Homemade Protein Bagels (With Greek Yogurt)
Easy Protein Bagel Recipe
Learn to make high-protein bagels with 5 simple ingredients! These bagels are easy to make and pack 10 grams of protein in less than 200 calories. They are flavorful, and you do not need prior baking experience to make them! Switch out the toppings to your liking and enjoy!
Why Protein Bagels?
Now, I’ve said in the past how greek yogurt is not my favorite ingredient in the world. But in this recipe, you CANNOT taste it!
These homemade protein bagels are a simple thing to make and actually taste quite nice. I wasn’t expecting much when I saw these trending on social media, but I was so wrong. I originally made this recipe half the size to just try it, so it made only two bagels.
The flavor isn’t actually super similar to a bagel. The tang from the greek yogurt makes it similar, but the texture is different. But in this case, the differences are not a bad thing! I found these to be very light and flavorfull. With only 175 calories each and 10 grams of protein, I can definitely see these bagels becoming a part of my meal preps!
Protein bagels with greek yogurt are super tasty and are worth trying! Plus, you can add things into the dough or different toppings, making this a very versitile recipe. If you aren’t convinced or are looking for a breakfast without greek yogurt, try my high-protein overnight oats!
The Base Ingredients for Protein Bagels:
- All-purpose Flour– I personally never have self-rising flour on hand, so that is why I have used AP flour. If you have self-rising, you can use that instead. Just omit the salt and baking powder as the self-rising flour will already have that in it.
- Greek Yogurt– This is arguably the star of the show. For this, I used non-fat greek yogurt. This packs the most protein with fewer calories than its higher fat counterparts. But if all you have is 2% or 5% fat Greek yogurt, that is also ok.
- Baking Powder– As this dough does not have yeast, the baking powder is what gives it the rise. Try to ensure the baking powder is relatively fresh for the best results. Baking powder also helps give these protein bagels their classic tang.
- Salt– No explanation needed. We need salt, and it makes everything taste better.
- Olive Oil– This is the ingredient that sets this recipe apart from others. I found that without some sort of oil or fat, the richness of the bread was a bit lost. If you use greek yogurt with fat or you just want to make a lower-fat version, you can omit this ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a whole egg for the egg wash?
Yes! Absolutely! The main reason for the egg white is to add a touch more protein and be cost effective. Egg prices are ridiculous right now, so carton egg whites are cheaper than using the whole egg.
Can I reheat it?
Yes. You can reheat it in the toaster, toaster oven, or air fryer! I’ve also used the microwave when I was feeling lazy and it worked well enough.
Make these Protein Bagels with Greek Yogurt Your Own
These high-protein bagels are not only easy to make but also easy to make your own! Try different toppings, such as everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, cinnamon sugar, and whatever else you like.
Also, feel free to try adding ingredients into the dough itself! You can add cheese, peppers, berries, chocolate, raisins, and many more things.
If you try this recipe, please feel free to leave me a comment with your thoughts and questions. I’d also love to know how you customize it and make it your own! Enjoy!
Protein Bagels with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour You can use self-rising flour, omit the salt and baking powder if you do.
- 1½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt
- ¾ tsp olive oil Trust me, this makes a world of difference with the nonfat greek yogurt.
- 1 Egg White or carton egg whites This is just for egg wash, so I used the Great Value "Egg Makers"
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Add flour, salt, and baking powder to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Add the olive oil and greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough ball forms. The dough should be slightly sticky, but if it is too wet you can add a bit more flour.
- Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and poke a hole through the center with your finger. Then, pull gently at the circle to make the center bigger. The dough will puff up, so make sure the hole is large enough that it won't close when baking.
- Set on a parchment lines cookie sheet and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush with egg white and add topping of choice. I usually go with everything bagel seasoning, or you could just use flaky salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Place bagels on a drying rack to cool and allow for at least 10 minutes of rest before slicing into them.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days for best flavor.
- You can reheat in a toaster, microwave, or air fryer at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
But before you make this recipe, SLOW DOWN
Remember that food is fuel, and something meant to nourish you and for you to enjoy. There are no good or bad foods. Try and eat healthy so that you feel your best, but also allow yourself treats without any guilt attached. You deserve to eat good food, no matter what. Thank you all :).
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