Cheddar Protein Bagels

Bagel lovers, rejoice! Turns out you can make a cheesy, bakery-style bagel at home that’s packed with protein. These homemade cheddar bagels are quick to whip up and perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack. These have become a staple for my family. Whether you’re meal prepping or just craving a treat, this is the recipe for you!

Why you’ll love Cheddar Protein Bagels:

1. Chewy & Cheesy. These bagels have everything you love about a classic bagel. Chewy, melted cheese on top, perfect with some butter or cream cheese.
2. High Protein & Gut-friendly. This recipe uses Greek yogurt, which has a higher protein content than most bagel recipes. It will keep you fuller for longer and is good for your gut thanks to the probiotics in the yogurt.
3. Quick on time. The best part of this recipe is that it takes 15 minutes to bring together and roughly 25-30 minutes to bake.
4. Customizable. The best part is that this recipe is customizable. Looking for a sweeter bagel? Dust some cinnamon sugar over it instead. There is no limit to what you can top a bagel with.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Cheddar Protein Bagels:

• Greek yogurt
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Egg (egg wash)
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Storage Instructions:

1. For short-term storage, they can be stored at room temperature for up to three days.
2. For longer storage, individually wrap each bagel and put it into a freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.

Ashley Todaro

Cheddar Protein Bagels

Soft, chewy, cheesy bagels loaded with protein. The perfect high-protein breakfast to upgrade your morning routine.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 Bagels

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F In a medium-sized bowl, combine Greek yogurt, flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix until fully combined, and then, pour onto a floured surface, and knead into a ball.
3. Cut into ¼ sized balls. You should have 4 small pieces.
4. Roll each peice into a ball shape, and poke a hole into the middle. Twirl the dough around your finger a few times to get the desired hole size.
5. On a parchemtn paper lined baking sheet assemble the four bagels onto it. With one egg, whisk to get an egg wash. Brush the egg wash onto each bagel.
6. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese onto the tops of each bagel.
7. Bake for 25 minutes at 375°F. Then, let cool for 5 minutes before cutting open.
8. Enjoy!

Notes

Let me know if you’ve tried this recipe, and what you thought! Tag @homemadebyashleyy