This high protein Breakfast Bagel needs to be on your weekend brunch menu. Layered with creamy avocado, fried egg, tangy pickled onions and hot sauce makes you want more with each bite! Made using my reader favorite healthy protein bagel recipe with 21 grams of protein 😊
If you've been here a while you'll know I'm an overnight oats girl when it comes to breakfast and its what I eat on most mornings. I however love switching it up on weekends with different brekkie options such as my Greek yogurt pancakes and Turkish eggs- cilbir to name a couple, but my new obsession is this breakfast bagel! We ate it two days in a row and cant wait to have it again 😋
A few years ago, I shared how to make protein bagels from scratch using a simple 2 ingredient dough with flour and Greek yogurt. The yogurt itself is packed with protein and calcium which gives the bagels a nutritional boost. I've used these same protein bagels to make this breakfast bagel sandwich, and let me tell you it does not disappoint. It gives you 21 grams of protein and keeps you energised throughout the day. You can top them with your favorite seasoning, I love adding everything bagel seasoning.
When it comes to the flavor, this breakfast bagel makes you want more with each bite! It's also a vegetarian recipe and I promise you won't miss the meat 😉. I admit, I have a love/hate relationship with eggs….but I absolutely love them in this recipe. I've seasoned the egg with za'atar which is a middle eastern spice made with herbs, spices and sesame seeds giving it so much flavor. Usually I go for a runny egg yolk which does make this breakfast bagel a little messy, but in a totally good way.
I've then layered it with creamy avocado, emmental cheese and pickled onions for a little tang. I've used my homemade pickled onions recipe which has been a reader favorite for years. They taste good on just about anything and give the bagel breakfast sandwiches a zesty unique twist. You can of course use regular store bought bagels too or meal prep and freeze my protein bagels which save so much time in the mornings. If you're not vegetarian, feel free to add different proteins such as slices of bacon or ham.
Table of Contents
What makes this recipe special
- Bursting with Flavor: From the pickled onions, za’atar eggs and spicy mayo makes it crazy delish
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 10 minutes, perfect for busy mornings
- Protein Packed: Made with my easy protein bagels for extra nutrients and protein
- Customizable: Swap ingredients like avocado, runny egg to scrambled or add your favorite sauce and cheese
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Bagels…well you of course cant have a breakfast bagel without a bagel 😉. I’ve used my homemade protein bagels made with Greek yogurt for extra nutrients and topped with everything bagel seasoning. You can of course use store bought bagels, gluten free bagels and even whole wheat bagels for extra fiber
- Egg cooked any way you prefer. I like fried eggs, usually over easy or over medium eggs where you still have a runny yolk. You can also swap with scrambled eggs if you don't like the runny egg
- Pickled onions are tangy with a zingy fresh flavor. This reader's favorite recipe you’ll want to add to everything!
- Avocado slices give a yummy creamy element with healthy fats. Smashed avocado would be great too, especially if your avocado is overripe
- Emmental cheese is a Swiss cheese and it's absolutely delicious especially when it becomes melty. Cheddar cheese or American cheese would work too
- Za’atar is a middle eastern seasoning made with dried herbs, spices and sesame seeds. I've seasoned my egg with it for a nice touch. You can use any preferred seasoning or other dried herbs such as oregano, Italian seasoning or cajun
- Spicy mayo or hot sauce adds a spicy kick, you can add a mild salsa or bbq sauce without heat
Other Filling Ideas
- Fresh vegetables including tomatoes, arugula or lettuce
- Cream cheese or ricotta cheese
- Roasted red peppers and artichokes
- Smoked salmon, capers and dill
- Vegetarian or meat sausage
- Peanut butter or Almond butter and jams
How to make a Breakfast Bagel
A fresh bagel for breakfast is just something special. Here I've packed it with flavor, from creamy avocado, fried egg, pickled onions and hot sauce. Follow my simple steps below.
Cut a bagel in half and toast the inside if you prefer. Add sliced avocado on the bottom piece
Fry an egg with olive oil over medium heat. Season with S&P and a good pinch of zaatar. For an over easy egg, place a lid on top and cook for a few minutes until the white has cooked and the yolk is still runny
Place the egg on top of the avocado
Add sliced cheese on top
Add the pickled onions
Finish with a drizzle of spicy mayo or hot sauce and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Meal prep protein bagels and store in the freezer for a quick breakfast options
- Toast bagels in a toaster oven or air fryer for extra crispiness or toast the insides on a frying pan
- Place a lid on when frying the eggs to make over-easy or over medium eggs with a runny yolk yet have the whites fully cooked
- If the avocado is overripe, try making smashed avocado by mashing it with a fork
- For melty cheese, add the cheese slice on the egg while its being cooked
Storage Instructions
- Whilst best when served fresh, leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminium foil can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Reheat in the oven, toaster oven or microwave. I would suggest removing the avocado and pickled onions before reheating so they stay fresh
- To freeze, assemble without the avocado or pickled onions, wrap in foil and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight, then reheat as per above and add fresh avocado and pickled onions
FAQs
From cheese or spreads such as cream cheese, jams and peanut butter, to savory options like eggs and avocado to make this breakfast bagel sandwich
Yes of course! Skip the fried egg and either add a tofu scramble, sliced tomatoes, other veggies or an additional different cheese
It all depends on the actual bagel along with the filling. Here I’ve made homemade protein bagels using Greek yogurt and wholewheat flour which provides more protein per bagel and uses wholegrains for a healthier option. Alternatively you can make cottage cheese bagels, also providing high protein per bagel
More Breakfast Sandwiches
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
More Egg Recipes
I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your photo on Instagram so I can share the love!
Recipe
Breakfast Bagel (Healthy High Protein)
Ingredients
- 1
bagel of choice - I’ve used my healthy protein bagels - 1 large egg
- ¼ avocado
- 1-2 tablespoons
pickled onions - 1-2 slices emmental cheese
- Pinch of zaa'tar
- Drizzle of spicy mayo, hot sauce, sriracha aioli or your favorite sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil for frying or butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you'd like to make my healthy protein bagels, refer to this recipe
- Slice the bagel in half and optionally toast the inside using either a skillet, toaster oven or air fryerSlice the avocado and place on the bottom piece
- In a small skillet or fry pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and gently crack in the egg keeping the yolk intactSeason with salt and pepper and a good pinch of za'atar
- To cook the perfect over easy egg, place the lid on top and cook for a few minutes until the white has cooked and the yolk is still runny - you can also flip it at this time if you prefer an over medium egg
- Place the cooked egg on top of the avocado and top with the slice of cheese
- Add the pickled onions with a drizzle of spicy mayo or your favorite hot sauce
- Place on the top of the bagel, slice in half and enjoy your crazy delicious Breakfast Bagel!
Notes
- Bagel - I like to meal prep and store homemade bagels in the freezer for a quick breakfast option when needed. You can also pop your bagels in a toaster oven or air fryer to get that perfect crispiness
- Avocado - if the avocado is overripe, mash it with a fork for a creamy spread that’s easy to layer
- Cheese - emmental cheese melts beautifully, but cheddar or American cheese work just as well if that’s what you’ve got on hand. For melty cheese, add the cheese slice on the egg while its being cooked
Comments
No Comments