Description
These Greek Yogurt Protein Bagels are a quick and healthy twist on traditional bagels, made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, Greek yogurt, and baking powder. They offer a protein-packed breakfast or snack option with a soft, tender crumb and a golden crust, perfect topped with your favorite seeds or seasonings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional Toppings
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bagels.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and sea salt until well combined.
- Add Greek Yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. The mixture will be crumbly or clumpy. Gather it into a single dough ball and transfer to a lightly floured surface. If the dough seems dry, add a teaspoon of water or an extra spoonful of yogurt.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough 10 to 15 times to develop structure, then divide it into 6 even pieces either by cutting or pulling apart.
- Shape Bagels: Roll each dough piece into a thin rope about 1 inch in diameter. Form each rope into a circle and press the ends together firmly to create bagel shapes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Apply Egg Wash and Add Toppings: Whisk the egg and brush it evenly over each bagel, including the inner holes. Sprinkle any optional toppings such as everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or flaky sea salt to your preference.
- Bake: Bake the bagels for 19 to 23 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown color. Be careful not to overbake to maintain softness inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bagels to cool slightly before serving, though they are delicious warm straight from the oven.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture and flavor.
- If the dough is too dry to come together, add a teaspoon of water or a little more yogurt incrementally.
- You can customize toppings according to your taste; seeds and flaky sea salt add great crunch and flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep the bagels soft and tender inside.
- These bagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
