High-Protein Egg Bagel
If you’ve never had an egg bagel, you’re in for a treat. They’re my favorite—the texture is light, fluffy, and they’re packed with protein (10 grams)! Egg bagels have always been my favorite when I order a bagel out, so I added egg yolks to my Greek Yogurt Bagel recipe and loved the results. If you want a delicious high protein breakfast that almost feels like you’re cheating, add some bacon, scrambled eggs and cheese for the ultimate, high protein bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich. For another high-protein bagel recipe that doesn’t use yogurt, try my Cottage Cheese Bagels.
What is the difference between egg bagels and regular bagels?
Unlike regular bagels, egg bagels have egg yolks in the dough. The eggs make them fluffier and softer and give them a yellow color.
What is an egg bagel made of?
Ingredients for these no-yeast, no-boil bagels:
Flour: This egg bagel recipe will work with unbleached all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free flour. For gluten-free bagels, I tested them with Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour. Baking Powder: Using fresh, unexpired baking powder is critical so the bagels rise. Salt: When making bagels, I always use kosher salt, which has bigger crystals, but if you use table salt, you’ll need to reduce the amount. Greek Yogurt adds protein to these bagels. To ensure the dough isn’t too sticky, use a thick, nonfat Greek yogurt, like Stonyfield or Fage, and drain any liquid off the top. Eggs: Separate the whites and yolks from two large eggs. Bagel Seasoning: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic or onion flakes, cinnamon sugar, black pepper
How to Make Egg Bagels
Air Fryer Egg Bagels
You can also cook these egg bagels in the air fryer in less time than in the oven. Air fry them at 280°F for 15 to 16 minutes until golden.
Variations and Substitutes
Dairy-Free: Replace the Greek yogurt with a thick, dairy-free Greek yogurt, like Kite Hill’s plain unsweetened yogurt. Since they have egg yolks they can’t be made vegan. Sticky dough? Add more flour. Meal Prep: Double or triple this easy egg bagel recipe and freeze the leftovers for later.
How do you get more protein in a bagel?
These egg bagels have 10 grams of protein from the Greek yogurt and eggs. You can add even more protein with healthy bagel toppings. Here are some ideas:
Bagel Egg Sandwich: Use scrambled eggs or egg whites with cheddar, havarti or gouda and a slice of bacon. You can also use ham instead of bacon. Or make a steak egg and cheese bagel for lunch. Lox Sandwich: Top your bagel with smoked salmon, capers, and red onion. Add salad: Egg salad and chicken salad are my favorite on a bagel. Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on your bagel. Seeds: Sprinkle ground flax or chia seeds in your nut butter or cream cheese for more protein and fiber.
Storage
Store bagels on the counter for 1 day or in the refrigerator for 3 days. Eat them at room temperature or toast them in the oven, air fryer, or toaster. Slice bagels in half and wrap them individually in foil or plastic wrap to freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat them from frozen or thaw them in the fridge.
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