Protein Bagel Recipe

Let me tell ya, growing up in South Philly, bagels were basically a weekend ritual. You’d grab a dozen — usually hot, chewy, and wrapped in that crinkly white deli paper — and you better believe someone in the family always snuck an everything bagel before we even got home. Usually my cousin Frankie, who claimed he was “just holding it to keep it warm.” Uh huh. 🙄

These days, I still crave those classic comforts, but I like to sneak a little extra nourishment in where I can. That’s what inspired me to whip up this Protein Bagel Recipe — something that feels indulgent but actually works for my weekday mornings too. If you’ve tried my Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe, or if you’re a fan of playful twists on tradition like my Cinnamon Roll Pancake Stack, then this one’s gonna be right up your alley. And if you're more of a shortcut-and-sprinkles kinda cook, don’t skip my Diet Coke and Cake Mix Recipe — it’s chaos in a cup, in the best way.

But today, it's all about these bagels. No yeast, no rising time, no fuss — just five ingredients, one mixing bowl, and a whole lotta chewy goodness.

Now here’s what might surprise ya — no whey protein here. We’re using real food: Greek yogurt (full fat if you ask me, for taste), a little all-purpose flour, and baking powder instead of yeast. That’s it. It’s one of those 3 ingredient protein bagels kinda recipes if you skip the egg wash and seasoning, but I say throw ‘em in for the full effect.

Some days I make this as a protein bagel recipe with cottage cheese, subbing out the yogurt, and it still comes out lovely — a little tangier, but still sturdy enough for a full-on breakfast sandwich.

These are my weekday go-tos. Bake a batch Sunday, toast ‘em through the week, and load them up with all your high protein bagel toppings — I’m talkin' smashed avocado and a jammy egg, or cream cheese with a lil’ smoked salmon if we’re feelin' fancy. And if you’re short on time or just feeling rebellious, they do just fine in the air fryer too. Kinda magical, honestly.

And if you're on a tighter calorie budget but still want your carbs to count? Well, this one totally qualifies as a low calorie high protein bagel recipe in my book. Just 200ish cals a pop with 10 grams of protein? That’s a win.

Oh — and before I forget — these make killer breakfast sammies. Just slice and toast, load with scrambled egg whites, maybe a slice of cheddar, and boom: 30 grams of protein, no sweat.

Here are some questions folks often ask me…

Are protein bagels healthy?
Well, I mean — compared to your average bakery bagel loaded with refined stuff and a mile of cream cheese? These babies are a solid “yes.” They’ve got protein, just a handful of ingredients, and zero funky fillers.

What are the ingredients in protein bagels?
You’re lookin’ at: all-purpose flour (or bread flour), baking powder, kosher salt, Greek yogurt (I like Fage 5%), and an egg white if you’re feelin' fancy with the topping. That’s it!

What makes bagels so high in protein?
The Greek yogurt is doing the heavy lifting here. It’s packed with protein, and since we’re not diluting that with a bunch of sugar or oil, the end result is a chewy, satisfying bite with extra oomph.

How do you make protein bagels with yogurt?
Mix up flour, salt, baking powder, and Greek yogurt until you’ve got dough. Shape 'em into bagels, brush with egg white, season, and bake. No yeast, no proofing, no drama.

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