Learn how to make high protein bagels at home with just 5 ingredients! These bagels have a whopping 10 grams of protein per bagel and are made with Greek yogurt and baking powder instead of yeast! So quick and easy to meal prep for breakfast throughout the week!
Prep Time: 15minutes mins
Cook Time: 20minutes mins
Total Time: 45minutes mins
Ingredients
▢2¼ cups all purpose flour or bread flour
▢4 teaspoons baking powder
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢1½ cup Greek yogurt
▢1 egg white lightly beaten
▢Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
1:PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2:MIX: In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients until mixed. Then add the Greek yogurt and mix together until a dough forms. You might want to use your hands to make this easier!
3:DIVIDE: Turn the dough out onto a clean surface. Divide it out into 6 equal pieces. If the dough is sticky dust with flour, I didn’t need to.
4:ROLL: out the dough into a thick rope, about 7-8 inches in length. Join the ends and gently press. Place your hand through the hole gently roll the joining part on the counter so that the ends fuse. Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet and let sit for 5-10 minutes if possible. This allows the bagels to puff up more.
5:BRUSH AND SPRINKLE: On a clean plate, place one bagel, brush with the beaten egg white. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or bagel seasoning. Place the bagel on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining bagels.
6:BAKE: Place the pan in the oven and bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes or golden brown on top. Remove the bagels to a wire rack and let them rest for 10 minutes or until cooled so you can slice them. Toast if desired and spread with cream cheese. Store leftover bagels in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- use self-rising/self-raising flour: you can also use self-rising flour if this is something you typically keep on hand. Replace the flour, baking powder, and most of the salt with 2¼ cups self-rising flour. You’ll still need ¼ teaspoon of salt in addition to the flour!
- seasonings: You can use an array of seasoning for these bagels. Dehydrated garlic or onion would work too. If you use an everything bagel seasoning with salt, you might want to cut the salt back to ¾ teaspoon to keep the bagels from being too salty.
- Air fryer directions: Preheat the air fryer to 300ºF for at least 5 minutes. Then add the bagels and air fry them for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Variations: If you want to try a variation on this recipe, try my Jalapeño and Cheddar Bagels! They’re made almost exactly the same way!
FAQs about this recipe
How do you store the bagels?
Keep the bagels at room temperature for 1-2 days and consume or keep them in the fridge if you anticipate them to be around longer. For long term storage, pop them into a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to do you reheat frozen bagels?
If your toaster has a bagel setting, I’d use that! Slice the bagels down the centre and then toast for 2-3 minutes.
Are high protein bagels healthy?
This really depends on your definition of ‘healthy.’ If you’re looking for a bagel recipe that’s higher in protein and contains only a handful of ingredients, this definitely meets the definition!
What are the macros on these bagels?
These bagels have around 200 calories, with 0-2 grams of fat depending on the type of Greek yogurt you use. They also have 35 grams of carbs and 10 grams of protein.
What can I put on my bagels?
You can use peanut butter and banana, smashed avocado with a fried egg on top, butter and jam, or even scrambled egg whites with scallion cream cheese! I also love my breakfast sandwiches for a more protein-packed meal – just swap the English muffins for these bagels!
Are there any other variations for this recipe?
I have a delicious Jalapeño and Cheddar Bagel recipe that you might like! It’s made with the same Greek yogurt but speckled with cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños!
How do you make protein bagels in the air fryer?
Prepare the bagels as written. Preheat the air fryer at 300ºF for 5-7 minutes. Then, 2-3 bagels into the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air Fry for 15-20 minutes or until the bagels are golden on top and puffed up.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 g |
| Calories | 206 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2g |