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Protein Bagel Recipe

Freshly baked protein bagel sliced with cream cheese

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Learn how to make these chewy, golden protein bagels at home with just a handful of simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, flour, and baking powder. They’re high in protein, easy to freeze, and endlessly customizable!

Ingredients

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2¼ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp kosher salt

1½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt

1 egg white, lightly beaten

Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add Greek yogurt and mix with a spatula (or hands) until a dough forms.
  4. Turn dough onto a clean surface. Divide into 6 equal pieces.
  5. Roll each piece into a thick rope (7–8 inches long). Join ends to form a ring.
  6. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  7. Brush with egg white and sprinkle your seasoning of choice.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use self-rising flour? Swap the flour, baking powder, and most of the salt with 2¼ cups self-rising flour plus ¼ tsp salt.
  • Air fryer option: Preheat to 300ºF for 5 minutes. Cook bagels 15–20 minutes till golden.
  • Toppings: Avocado, scallion cream cheese, egg whites, PB + banana, even smoked salmon.
  • Freezer-friendly: Slice, bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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