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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Protein Bagels

    Published: Apr 9, 2022 by Ayeh Manfre 82 Comments

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    These Protein Bagels are an easy healthy version, using only 2 ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.

    These Protein Bagels are so easy to make and are made with a simple 2 ingredient dough! Yep you read right 2!

    In living up to the name, these easy bagels are made with a base of Greek yogurt and wholemeal self raising flour, providing 11 grams of protein per bagel. This is before you include any fillings too!

    I've also used this same dough to make Protein Pizza which packs more protein per slice for a healthy meal option.

    In this recipe, I've topped these bagels with my homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning, only takes minutes to make and you can add on so many things.

    With these ingredients, these Protein Bagels are a healthier alternative than a traditional bagel, with the same soft and chewy texture. Also, the dough doesn’t need to be left to rest so the total prep and cooking time is 35 minutes!

    You can enjoy a 2 ingredient bagel for breakfast, lunch or even a snack!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients to make Protein Bagels
    • How to make Protein Bagels
    • Topping ideas
    • Filling ideas 
    • Tips for high Protein Bagels
    • FAQs
    • More Breakfast Recipes
    • More Bread Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients to make Protein Bagels

    • Self-raising flour is my flour of choice, which assists the dough to rise without adding baking powder. I've used wholemeal / wheat flour as a great healthy option being less processed which provides a higher protein content, fiber, and nutrients
    • You can also use all purpose flour with baking powder. You'll need 2 teaspoons of baking powder, per 1 cup of all purpose flour
    • Alternatively, you can try to make gluten-free bagels using gluten free flour, however, I haven't personally tried it
    • Greek yoghurt is the second main component that makes this recipe super healthy as Greek yogurt is high in protein and other nutrients. I've used a fat-free Greek Yogurt, so be sure to read the labels. To make this recipe vegan, you can try a dairy-free plant-based yogurt such as coconut yogurt. However I haven't tried this personally to know how the texture will be
    • Salt is needed to give a little flavor to your bagels. I use a good pinch of Himalayan sea salt

    How to make Protein Bagels

    Time needed: 35 minutes.

    1. Pre heat oven

      Set 180°C/350°F

    2. Make the dough

      Add 1 ½ cups wholemeal self-raising flour, 1 cup Greek yogurt and a pinch of salt to a bowl and mix with a spoon until it forms a big ball

    3. Knead

      Transfer dough to a dusted table and knead for a few minutes until a smooth consistency is achieved. If its too wet or too sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour

    4. Make bagel shapes

      Roll dough into a ball and cut into 4 even pieces. Then roll each piece into a thick rope shape and join the ends together

    5. Add toppings

      Place bagels onto a baking tray lined with a baking sheet and brush tops with an egg wash or spray with olive oil to help your toppings stick to the bagel  Then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or your preferred toppings

    6. Time to bake

      Put in oven for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown.  You can also air fryer these at a reduced time, ensure to check along the way.

      Then let it rest on a cooling rack for 10 minutes and enjoy!

    Topping ideas

    In this recipe, I've used my homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning and use that to sprinkle on top of the bagels before baking. You can also use the seasoning on so many other dishes such as adding it to Roasted Veggies, Hummus, avocado, and cream cheese.

    Here are some other toppings you can add:

    • Chia seeds
    • Sesame seeds
    • Flax seeds
    • Poppy seeds
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Pumpkin seeds

    Filling ideas 

    Once they are baked, slice in half, toast if preferred, and time to add your fillings. The all-time classic is of course to add cream cheese. 

    My personal favourite is simply spreading some smashed avocado with some Pickled Onions.

    Here are some other popular fillings:

    • Peanut butter and or with jam
    • Hummus 
    • Egg; poached, fried or scrambled
    • Nutella and sliced banana 
    • Avocado, tomato & cheese

    The fillings are endless and depend on your taste, so take your pick and get creative to what tickles your fancy 🙂

    Tips for high Protein Bagels

    1. To make these higher in protein, ensure to use less refined flour such as whole wheat / wholemeal or spelt. Together with Greek yogurt this will provide bagels that are high in protein per gram
    2. If you are seeking more protein per bagel you can add a portion of unflavored protein powder to the dough mixture however you will need to adjust the flour and yogurt quantities to compensate. I have yet to test this myself
    3. If the dough is too sticky or wet, add a little more flour if needed. I've noticed, different brands of Greek yogurt result in different dough textures so just slowly add more as required
    4. Ensure to make a large enough hole in the bagels when shaping. Whilst baking, they do rise from all angles, so if a large enough hole isn't made, they will close up after being cooked
    5. Leave enough space in-between each bagel on the baking tray so they don’t touch each other once cooked

    FAQs

    Are bagels high in protein?

    Bagels are generally lower in protein as plain flour is used and traditional bagels aren't made with Greek yogurt

    Where does the protein in bagels come from?

    The protein comes from the mixture of Greek yogurt and whole wheat / wholemeal flour

    How to store protein bagels?

    As there is yogurt in the recipe I prefer to refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3 days or alternatively freeze for up to a couple of months. They will harden, so it's best to heat them in the microwave or toaster before eating. I suggest slicing in half before refrigerating, making them easier when toasting or warming up in the future

    How can I make these bagels vegan?

    Substitute the Greek yogurt for plant based yogurt and use olive oil spray instead of the egg wash for the glaze

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    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Protein Bagels photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Protein bagels made with 2 ingredients greek yogurt and wheat flour
    4.67 from 60 votes

    Protein Bagels

    These Protein Bagels are an easy healthy version, using only 2 ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baking, healthy, protein
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Ayeh
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups self-raising flour (I've used wholemeal)
    • 1 cup Greek yoghurt (I've used fat free yoghurt)
    • Pinch of sea salt

    Glaze

    • 1 egg or oil spray
    • Everything Bagel Seasoning

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F
    • Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a spoon until it forms a big ball. It's also easier to use your hands to help form the ball
    • Transfer dough to a table or kitchen bench top. Dust with flour and knead for a few minutes until a smooth consistency is achieved. If it's too wet or sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour until it's easier to knead
    • Roll dough into a ball and cut into 4 even pieces. Dust table with more flour and with your hands roll each dough ball into a thick rope shape. Join the ends and press together, it will look a little like a donut with a hole in the centre
      Place bagels onto a baking tray lined with baking paper
    • Brush over egg wash or olive oil and sprinkle each bagel with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Using your fingers gently press seasoning into the dough.
      Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown
    • Rest bagels for 10 minutes on a cooling rack before slicing in half. Then toast if preferred, add your favourite toppings and enjoy your homemade Protein Bagels!

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    Notes

    • Tips when kneading: Like when kneading any dough, if it's too sticky or wet, add a little more flour as needed. I've noticed, different brands of Greek yogurt result in different dough textures, so just slowly add more as required until a smooth consistency is achieved

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Nidheya

      March 29, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and delicious bagel recipe! My whole family loved it. Thanks, Ayeh!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:21 pm

        Lovely to hear esp that the family loved them too xxx

        Reply
    2. Amanda

      March 31, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Do you use full fat or partial fat Greek yogurt?

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:28 pm

        I use non fat dear but you can use whichever is your preference x

        Reply
        • Em

          January 07, 2023 at 3:52 am

          Could you do this with gluten free AP flour?

          Reply
          • Ayeh Manfre

            January 16, 2023 at 9:27 pm

            Yes you can use AP with baking powder. I have some information on this within the ingredient section to help 🙂
            I havnt tried with GF flour myself though, but there are some comments from others which have cxx

            Reply
    3. Akshita

      April 12, 2021 at 2:05 am

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe multiple times and it always turns out amazing! These bagels are so easy and delicious to make

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 15, 2021 at 5:45 pm

        So happy you have been making them on repeat too 🙂

        Reply
      • Sarita

        November 08, 2021 at 11:08 pm

        5 stars
        Easiest and yum bagels! No less than NYC bagels!

        Reply
        • Ayeh

          November 18, 2021 at 10:39 pm

          Heheh yay love this!

          Reply
    4. Isabella

      April 12, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      love it!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 15, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        So glad you love them!! xxx

        Reply
    5. Melissa

      April 18, 2021 at 6:12 am

      5 stars
      I Love this recipie. They were delicious and lovely and fluffy in the middle. I topped with the seasoning and the others with cheese. Very succsessfull. I shared the recipie with my sister, she used gluten free S.R flour and it worked perfectly. Thank you for the great recipie 🙂

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:01 pm

        So happy they turned out great! Love that you added cheese, I must try that next time too 🙂

        Reply
    6. Swetha

      April 18, 2021 at 11:53 pm

      If we use regular flour how much baking powder do we use?

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        Hi dear rule of thumb is 2 tsp for 1 cup xx

        Reply
        • Laila

          January 23, 2022 at 8:48 pm

          Is it total 183 calories for all 4 bagels?

          Reply
          • Ayeh

            January 24, 2022 at 11:00 am

            No dear, each bagel xxxx

            Reply
    7. Roohi

      April 21, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you Ayeh, such a great recipe. I even made it with you pro plain yoghurt it was sooo good. Simple and easy!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:15 pm

        Wonderful so great to hear! x

        Reply
    8. Emily

      April 30, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is an easy and very tasty recipe.
      I love it and have made multiple times.
      It's on my list of recipes I'll continue to make.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 06, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        So happy to hear Emily xxx

        Reply
    9. Ahwasia Khatoon

      July 29, 2021 at 11:29 pm

      5 stars
      A great and easy recipie, made in the morning with my 2 year old, fun and so quick to make. I live that her recipies are practical and easy and take ypu out of your comfort zone.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        August 01, 2021 at 6:31 pm

        Aww love that you made it with your bubba too 🙂 x

        Reply
        • Megan

          January 25, 2023 at 3:00 am

          What brand flour do you use?

          Reply
          • Ayeh Manfre

            January 31, 2023 at 10:28 pm

            No particular brand, however any plain or wholewheat self raising flour will work x

            Reply
    10. MIcheleTay

      August 02, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      i tried your receipt hence is still wet though i add extra 1/2 cup of self raising flour. Is there a different to use normal yogurt vs greek yogurt?

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        August 03, 2021 at 10:10 pm

        Hi dear, yes normal yoghurt is a lot runnier compared to Greek yoghurt. Is that what you used?

        Reply
    11. Eliza

      September 01, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Bloody hell these were amazing! Didn’t expect them to turn out so well since you don’t cook them for long and its so easy to make! 100% will be making these again, Ayeh you’re amazing

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        September 07, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        Hehe love this!!

        Reply
    12. Laurene

      January 24, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      These are so easy to make and really delicious. I topped mine with Chia seeds 🙂

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 24, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        So happy you loved them Laurene! Yes! chia seeds are great on top yum!

        Reply
    13. Serpil

      January 24, 2022 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Best recipe ever! Thank you for sharing this easy recipe! They turned out perfect and my family absolutely loved them and devoured them with different fillings! Quick and easy to make!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 25, 2022 at 12:39 pm

        Your bagels looked incredible Serpil!! So glad your family loved them 🙂

        Reply
    14. Mona

      January 25, 2022 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      So delicious and easy to make. I will making these again.☺️

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 25, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        Yay so happy to hear Mona 🙂

        Reply
    15. Shikha Damodar

      January 26, 2022 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      These are so good! Super easy to make and taste so yum!! I'll be making these regularly now! Thanks Ayeh xx

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        You're most welcome lovely, so happy you loved it!!

        Reply
      • Melisa

        January 28, 2022 at 9:36 am

        5 stars
        Súper easy to make , they will definitely become my go to for when I want bagels at home. They also taste amazing ❤️❤️

        Reply
        • Ayeh

          January 28, 2022 at 9:55 am

          Yay so easy right! So happy you loved them Melisa xxx

          Reply
    16. ayah

      January 28, 2022 at 11:11 pm

      hi ayeh this is a wondeful recepie i love it helps me so much with loseing some calories love you keep up the good work

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 29, 2022 at 12:12 pm

        So happy to hear lovely 🙂 xxxx

        Reply
    17. Sanaz

      January 29, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      One of the easiest recipes I found to make bagles. They are light and scrumptious! my picky eating children finished them! Thanks so much for sharing your incredible talent with us❤

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 30, 2022 at 3:37 pm

        You're so welcome darling! so glad you and your kids loved them so much xxxx

        Reply
    18. Tylar

      January 31, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe. So easy and quick to make! Even my parents said they were amazing. I will be making these for my friends as well (:

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 31, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Aww love this!! So happy your parents loved them too Tylar 🙂

        Reply
    19. Jo

      February 04, 2022 at 1:29 am

      Thank you for the recipe Ayeh! Did you test boiling them before baking them at all? Not questioning the process, just wondering what experiments you did and how they turned out?

      Can’t wait to try either way!!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        February 04, 2022 at 10:17 am

        I haven't tried boiling first dear. The boiling method is for a traditional bagel that isn't made with yogurt 🙂

        Reply
    20. Meg

      February 04, 2022 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and delicious and as always Ayeh’s instructions are fabulous!! A must try!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        February 04, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Aw yay so happy to hear lovely! Your bagels looked amazing!!!

        Reply
    21. Tzivi

      February 18, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      Wow! Beyond expectations! A recipe that is easy, healthy and delicious, all at the same time!!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        February 20, 2022 at 10:33 am

        So happy to hear lovely xx

        Reply
    22. Tzivi

      February 18, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Oops! Forgot my rating. Can’t wait to share with the family!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        February 20, 2022 at 10:33 am

        Yay I hope they love it too !! xxx

        Reply
    23. The.Food.Hills

      February 24, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! so easy, so quick and we love the flavor of the Bagels!
      We are for sure making these again!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        February 25, 2022 at 4:32 pm

        So glad you loved the bagels lovely, yours looked so good!

        Reply
    24. Zahara

      April 05, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      Tried making this and it was so simple! The bagels turn out delicious too! Will definitely be making more of it.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2022 at 10:31 am

        So lovely to hear Zahara!! I also have a pizza recipe using the same dough too that you should check out 🙂

        Reply
    25. Sreshtha Tewari

      May 04, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      These were awesome! I just took them out a bit too early. How do u know when they are done?

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 25, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        So happy you liked them dear! They should be a nice golden brown colour on the outside. All ovens are slightly different with timing but if they were slightly under I'd suggest adding 3-5 mins on the time xx

        Reply
    26. Jamie

      September 05, 2022 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe and super easy. It's a favorite in our household! I usually whip up a double batch at least once a week as these bagels get gobbled up pretty quickly around here. And with minimal ingredients and low calories, I'm totally good with that. Thank you so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        September 08, 2022 at 12:25 am

        Oh love this!!! So happy you love this recipe so much and its become a regular 🙂

        Reply
    27. Patricia

      December 14, 2022 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      Can I use normal flour and yeast? How does the process change?
      Thank you so much

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 03, 2023 at 9:12 pm

        You can use normal flour with baking powder instead 🙂

        Reply
    28. Liat Goldstein

      December 19, 2022 at 3:06 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe. I just tried it for the first time. I doubled the recipe and did 2 as suggested in the original post and the other 6 as per reviewers suggestions (ball with hole, boil on 45 seconds on each size then add egg and everything but the bagle spice). The second version with the ore boiling came out better in my opinion. My family loved them. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 03, 2023 at 9:01 pm

        So happy you loved them Liat and tried the boiling version too!

        Reply
    29. Pete

      December 30, 2022 at 3:57 am

      Going to try these this weekend. I want to make a breakfast sandwich with sausage and egg.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        December 30, 2022 at 4:15 am

        Love that idea, enjoy Pete!

        Reply
    30. Ashlea Smith

      January 01, 2023 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I started off the recipe thinking I had enough all-purpose flour on hand (*I added baking powder as recommended) but my homemade yogurt was too watery and I ended up needing to add extra flour. However, I had run out of flour and only had coconut flour in the cabinet. Oh well, I rolled on with the coconut flour and used it as needed (I ended up adding about 3/4 cup of coconut flour).

      After kneading and shaping the bagels, I topped them off with a heavy egg wash and a mix of everything seasoning and a full fistful of sesame seeds.

      After 28 mins in a 350F oven on a lightly oiled aluminum baking tray, I am somewhat pleased with the turnout (absolutely edible, tasted great, but slicing was tough). All the extra flour seemed to make the bagels take longer to cook and the coconut flour seems denser and less chewy). I tried one of the bagels and decided to cook the other 3 for another 2 mins.

      I’ll try the recipe again next time using one type of flour (self-rising whole grain) and putting the oven rack in a slightly higher position (I put it in the bottom third this time but I think halfway will be better for my big oven).

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 02, 2023 at 2:50 am

        Hi Ashlea, so glad you still enjoyed them but yes it sounds like too much extra flour was added which will made them too dense. Adding a little extra flour is ok if they feel too wet, but next time with the same flour they will be perfect 🙂

        Reply
    31. Diana

      January 12, 2023 at 5:56 am

      CAn I use regular flour instead of self rising?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 16, 2023 at 9:26 pm

        Yes you can with baking powder. I have some information on this within the ingredient section to help 🙂

        Reply
    32. Stephanie

      January 24, 2023 at 5:56 am

      Hey, i have some extra sour cream, would that work in place of yogurt?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 26, 2023 at 8:46 am

        I havnt tried it myself to know, I always say anything is worth a try xx

        Reply
    33. Jaclyn Smith

      February 01, 2023 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      My husband, friends, teenagers, parents, sisters and I LOVE these protein bagels. I live within walking distance to really good bagel store in NY. We all think these are better. I have to double the recipe every time. Thank you Ayeh!! I plan to share this recipe & make them again & again.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        February 01, 2023 at 9:26 pm

        Oh wow what an amazing compliment!!! So happy you all loved these so much xxx

        Reply
    34. Terra

      February 07, 2023 at 11:35 am

      Hi, I just made these and they came out very doughy even though the bottoms were very brown. I had it on 350 used all the same ingredients what did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        February 18, 2023 at 4:52 am

        Oh no, they should be chewy and soft, but not doughy or undercooked. Were they cooked in the middle?

        Reply
    35. Lareb

      February 09, 2023 at 10:18 am

      Can I use graham flour for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        February 17, 2023 at 5:00 am

        I havnt tried it myself to know sorry dear

        Reply
    36. clara

      March 10, 2023 at 1:37 am

      can you prepare this the night before?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        March 14, 2023 at 8:25 pm

        You sure can, however they are yummier when nice and fresh

        Reply

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