Easy High Protein Bagels

Servings: 4 Total Time: 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner
You can make delicious and fluffy bagels at home with just 4 ingredients! You will be surprised how easy the process is, plus they are high in protein!
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These easy, high protein bagels are the perfect vehicle for a breakfast sandwich, cream cheese, peanut butter, butter – you name it. Each bagel contains 15g protein on their own and are lighter in calories than your typical storebought bagel. I bet you didn’t know you could make high protein bagels at home in just 30 minutes with 4 simple ingredients!

My personal favorite way to enjoy these bagels is with a fried egg and a slice of havarti cheese. You can prep 4 sandwiches in just 30 minutes and have breakfasts all week long! These bagels reheat well in the toaster oven or air fryer.

I have also been known to enjoy these bagels with just a smear of butter. So simple and classic.

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Easy High Protein Bagels

You can make delicious and fluffy bagels at home with just 4 ingredients! You will be surprised how easy the process is, plus they are high in protein!

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F
  2. In a large bowl: mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and yogurt with a spatula. Once a rough dough has come together, flour your hands and knead the dough for 2 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball. Using your thumb, poke a hole in the middle of the dough balls to make your bagel hole. Gently stretch it out on all sides evenly to about 2 inches wide.
  4. Once you have your bagels formed, you can top your bagels with whatever you want. To make sure your toppings stick, whisk an egg in a small bowl. Brush each bagel with the egg wash on all visible sides. Add your topping of choice to a small shallow bowl or a plate. I like sesame and everything bagels. Dip the top of the bagels into the topping and twist. Then roll around on the sides to get the entire top of the bagel coated.
  5. Lay your bagels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and springy to the touch. Sometimes I will put on the broil setting for just 1 minute to get them a little deeper golden brown, but watch closely.
  6. Enjoy! Will keep in the fridge for at least 5 days. Uncooked dough will also keep in the fridge for about 5 days.
Keywords: high protein, bagel recipe, bread recipe, macro friendly bagels, breakfast sandwich, sesame bagel, everything bagel, homemade bagels, easy bagel recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the nutrient values for this recipe?

Each bagel without toppings contains 2.4g fat, 1.3g saturated fat, 51g carbs, and 15g protein.

Can I use nonfat greek yogurt?

Although I prefer the moisture from the 2% greek yogurt, you can certainly use the nonfat yogurt as well.

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Lee Warstler

Registered Dietitian

Hey there, I’m Lee! As a registered dietitian, I’m passionate about creating easy, nutritious recipes that inspire a balanced approach to eating. I love to experiment with new dishes in the kitchen and am a true chocolate enthusiast. I aim to demystify nutrition misinformation and share recipes that nourish your body and soul. Join me on this journey to make healthy eating simple, enjoyable, and delicious!

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