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High Protein Bagel Recipe

High Protein Bagel Recipe (17g Protein, No Yeast)

Soft, chewy homemade high protein bagels made with Greek yogurt and self rising flour. No yeast required, ready in 30 minutes, and perfect for meal prep, weight loss, or muscle-building breakfasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, thick, full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 cup Self rising flour
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon Everything seasoning or sesame seeds (optional topping)

If You Don’t Have Self Rising Flour:

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and self rising flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Shape the bagels: Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a rope and connect the ends to form a bagel shape.
  5. Add egg wash: Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden brown finish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything seasoning if desired.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool before slicing: Allow bagels to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Use thick Greek yogurt only — thin yogurt will make dough sticky.
  • Do not over-knead or the bagels may become dense.
  • For air fryer method: cook at 330°F for 10–12 minutes.
  • Slice before freezing for easy meal prep.
  • For higher protein, add 1 tablespoon unflavored whey protein and reduce flour slightly.

Tools You Will Need

Mixing bowl
Measuring cups
Baking sheet
Parchment paper