02/07/2026
🥯 High-Protein Bagels (Soft. Fluffy. No Cardboard.)
These are the bagels everyone says you “can’t have” on a high-protein diet — but upgraded.
Soft on the inside.
Golden on the outside.
No yeast. No rising. No waiting.
And they don’t taste like protein bread.
If you miss bagels but still want to hit your macros, these are it.
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⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 bagels
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🛒 Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 scoops unflavored protein powder
• 2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup liquid egg whites
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Salt, to taste
Optional but recommended:
• Egg wash
• Everything bagel seasoning
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👨🏽🍳 How to Make Them
1️⃣ Mix
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until a dough forms.
It should look thick, soft, and slightly elastic.
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2️⃣ Knead
Lightly flour your surface and knead for 2–3 minutes.
You want a dough that’s smooth, not sticky.
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3️⃣ Shape
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray lightly.
Divide into 8 pieces.
Roll into balls, flatten slightly, and poke a hole in the center.
Yes — they already look like bagels.
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4️⃣ Season
Brush with egg wash.
Cover generously with everything seasoning.
This is where the flavor hits.
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5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown and fluffy.
For extra color or crunch, add 3–5 minutes.
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6️⃣ Cool & Tear
Let cool slightly…
then tear one open and see the inside.
Soft. Real. Worth it.
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📊 Nutrition (Per Bagel – Approx.)
• Calories: ~310
• Protein: ~24g
• Carbs: ~36g
• Fat: ~6.5g
Macros vary by brand and size.
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📦 Storage
• Fridge: up to 5 days
• Freezer: up to 2 months
• Toast before eating for best texture
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💡 Why These Work
• No yeast
• No rise time
• High protein without the “protein taste”
• Meal-prep friendly
• Still feels like real food
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🔒 App Disclaimer
Nutrition values are estimates. Adjust ingredients and portions to fit your goals.
