Description
Simple 2 Ingredient Protein Bagels are quick, no-yeast, and made with thick Greek yogurt for a higher-protein, chewy bagel. Finished with an egg wash and everything seasoning for a shiny, golden crust—perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the dough
1¾ cups all-purpose flour (King Arthur recommended)
3 tsp baking powder (sifted)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (thick; Fage 0% works well)
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
For the topping
1 egg (well-beaten, for egg wash)
Everything bagel seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sift together the flour and baking powder to remove lumps and incorporate air.
3. In a large bowl, combine sifted flour mixture, Greek yogurt, salt, and sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, dust with a little more flour.
5. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, poke a hole through the center, and gently stretch to a 2–3 inch opening.
6. Place shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
7. Beat the egg until smooth, then brush over tops and sides of bagels.
8. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the egg-washed bagels, pressing lightly to help it stick.
9. Bake 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Bagels should sound slightly hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Cool on the baking sheet 10–15 minutes before slicing to let the interior set.
Notes
Yogurt thickness matters: thick Greek yogurt creates a stronger, less-sticky dough and better chew.
If your dough feels too wet, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time—avoid over-flouring to keep bagels tender.
Make the center hole wide (2–3 inches) because it shrinks during baking.
No egg wash? Brush with milk or olive oil for a softer, less shiny finish.
Storage: airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months (slice before freezing for easy toasting).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg