Everything Seasoning Protein Bagels (Printable)

Fluffy bagels enriched with protein and savory seasoning for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

→ Topping

06 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
07 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
05 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, then form into a bagel shape, pinching ends to seal.
06 - Place bagels on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish if desired.
07 - Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
08 - Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Cool bagels on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These bagels taste indulgent while quietly packing 12 grams of protein, which means you stay satisfied way longer than with a regular bagel.
  • The whole thing comes together in 35 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for mornings when you want something homemade but don't have time for elaborate breakfast plans.
  • Everything seasoning turns what could be plain into something genuinely crave-worthy, and the Greek yogurt keeps them fluffy without any weird protein powder taste.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time—I made that mistake once and bit into a bagel that was still steaming inside, falling apart in my hands like it had zero structure.
  • The dough will feel slightly sticky compared to regular bread dough, and that's intentional; it's the Greek yogurt doing its thing, so resist the urge to add extra flour or you'll end up with dry, dense bagels.
03 -
  • Measure your ingredients by weight if possible; it sounds fancy but it genuinely eliminates the guesswork and ensures consistent results every time you bake.
  • The everything seasoning is your flavor MVP, so buy a quality blend or make your own by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, flax seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt in whatever proportions make you happy.
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