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Name: Protein Bagels Recipe

Summary: These protein bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with protein — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout meals. Made with Greek yogurt and protein powder, they require no yeast and are ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • ✅ Ingredients:
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup self-rising flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 scoop about 25g unflavored or vanilla protein powder
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning sesame seeds, chia seeds

Equipment

  • ✅ Equipment:
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Brush (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. ✅ Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, protein powder, and salt.
  4. Add Greek yogurt and mix until dough forms. Knead by hand for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each into a rope and form into a bagel shape.
  6. Place on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle toppings.
  7. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

✅ Notes:
Use plant-based yogurt and vegan protein for a vegan version.
Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days.
Best enjoyed toasted the next day.