High Protein Greek Yogurt Bagels (Printable Version)

Chewy bagels with Greek yogurt and savory everything topping, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Topping

05 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
06 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add Greek yogurt to the dry mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope approximately 7 to 8 inches long, then connect the ends to form a bagel shape and pinch to seal.
06 - Place formed bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush each bagel with beaten egg using a pastry brush, then generously sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Remove from oven and allow bagels to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You get the bagel texture everyone craves without spending your entire morning in the kitchen.
  • Each one packs more protein than store-bought versions, so you're actually fueled for hours instead of hungry again by mid-morning.
  • That everything seasoning hits different when it's baked right into a warm, chewy bagel still cooling on your counter.
02 -
  • Greek yogurt dough works best when used cold straight from the fridge; warm yogurt makes everything sticky and difficult, something I learned by overcomplicating my second batch.
  • Don't skip the kneading step even though it seems unnecessary; those 2-3 minutes develop the gluten just enough to give you that chewy bagel texture instead of a dense hockey puck.
03 -
  • If you can't find quality everything bagel seasoning locally, make your own by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and sea salt in equal parts.
  • Whole milk Greek yogurt creates a richer flavor and slightly softer bagel if you want them less chewy and more tender.
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