High Protein Bagels

4 Bagels308 cals

We’re taking our Greek yogurt dough and finally making some High Protein Bagels that you can reheat all week! This quick homemade bagel recipe is made using 3 common ingredients. If you liked our low carb bagels, save money and your diet with this simple one.

Start this one with a large mixing bowl. You want your bowl to be big enough to easily fit your ingredients and both of your hands in.

Add into whatever you’re using, 2 containers (150g each) or 10.6 ounces of Greek yogurt, 2 scoops of a protein powder, and 2 cups of self rising flour. We’ll talk more about the flavors and in a second!

Don’t have access to self rising flour? You can make your own with 3 simple ingredients you might already have:

  • 2 Cups (240g) All Purpose Flour
  • 3 Teaspoons (12g) Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon (3g) Salt

You can also mix and match your flavors here depending on what kind of high protein bagels you’re trying to make (think sweet or savory). I typically go with a plain Greek yogurt and use my vanilla protein powder since it’s not too overpowering. If you have unflavored, use that!

Mix those ingredients together until it starts to clump up. Once it starts to clump you can use your hands, it shouldn’t be too sticky. Continue by kneading it until everything is combined. Here’s how your protein bagel dough should look like when you’re done with it.

You also don’t even need to use protein powder, they’ll still have pretty good macros for a bagel. I’ll put that recipe and the macro breakdown for it below in the recipe card.

Keep in mind that you can press on top (preferred for fruit) or mix pretty much whatever you want in these to change them up or add texture. Some of my favorite mix-ins?

Protein Bagel Mix-Ins

  • Raisins
  • Dried Blueberries
  • Apple Bits
  • Dried Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cheeses (Parmesan, Cheddar, Mozzarella)
  • Poppy Seeds
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Sun-Dried Tomato
  • Chocolate
  • Crushed Nuts

If your dough is too dry and cracking, add in a bit more Greek yogurt (1-2 tablespoons). If it’s too wet and sticky, add in a little more flour (1-2 tablespoons). You can use whatever % Greek yogurt you have, both whole milk or fat free work great though keep in mind that whole milk will tend to have more liquid in it.

Using the oven to make these? Line a baking sheet with some parchment. Using the air fryer? Hit your basket with some non-stick cooking spray.

From here, break off a piece of your high protein bagels dough and roll it out into a rope. I made 4 big bagels here but you can choose however many you want to make. Loop each piece around and close it off by pressing your ends together. Think kitchen play-doh!

Protein Bagel Topping

Last, beat an egg up and brush all your protein bagels with it. Choose your favorite bagel seasonings and sprinkle them on. My personal favorite? Everything seasoning which I’ll drop a link to below!

If you’re using the oven, bake them on 350F/176C for 20-25 minutes. If you’re making them in the air fryer, air fry them on 300F/148C For 10-12 minutes or until they look like this.

For even more protein once they’re done, you can top them with a nut butter, higher protein cream cheese (Greek yogurt!), or turn them into a breakfast sandwich. Drop in the comments below how or what you eat your bagels with!

I like to store mine in the fridge and they’ll usually last around 5-7 days.

As for reheating them? Cut them in half with a bread knife and toss your pieces into a toaster or air fryer for a couple minutes.

Making dessert protein bagels? Top them with one of our High Protein Frosting recipes!

High Protein Bagels Recipe

High Protein Bagels

Homemade High Protein Bagels made in the oven or air fryer with 4 ingredients or less! This Greek yogurt bagel recipe is easy and delicious.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bagel, bagels, greek yogurt bagels, high protein, protein bagels
Servings: 4 Bagels
Calories: 308kcal
Cost: $3.50

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Ingredients

With Self Rising Flour

  • 2 Cups Self Rising Flour
  • 10.6 Ounces Greek Yogurt - Plain (Whole, Reduced, or Fat Free all work)
  • 2 Scoops Protein Powder - *Optional (Unflavored or a vanilla that's not too sweet unless you're going for a dessert bagel)
  • 1 Whole Egg

Without Protein Powder

  • 2 ½ Cups Self Rising Flour
  • 10.6 Ounces Greek Yogurt - Plain (Whole, Reduced, or Fat Free all work)
  • 1 Whole Egg

Self Rising Flour Recipe

  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Add all your ingredients into a mixing bowl, including any mix-ins you want (think Raisins, Dried Onion or Garlic, Cheese, etc)
  • Mix everything together until it starts to clump up
  • Once it starts to clump, use your hands to knead it until everything is combined and feels like dough
  • If it appears to be too dry/cracking, add 1-2 tablespoons more of Greek yogurt at a time and if it's too wet/sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons more of flour at a time
  • Break off a piece of your dough and roll it into a rope
  • Loop your piece of rope around and press your ends into each other
  • Repeat until all of your dough is gone, use your best judgement to portion everything evenly
  • Beat an egg up and lightly brush each protein bagel with it
  • Sprinkle on your favorite seasonings

Oven

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Put them into the oven on 350F/176C for 20-25 minutes or until browned enough

Air Fryer

  • Coat your basket with non-stick cooking spray
  • Place your high protein bagels inside of it
  • Air fry them on 300F/148C for 10-12 minutes or until browned enough

Selfing Rising Flour

  • If you don't have access to Self Rising Flour you can make your own by mixing together your All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt

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Notes

Calories in the Whole Recipe w/ Fat Free Greek Yogurt & Protein Powder:
  • Calories: 1234
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 2620mg
  • Carbs: 194g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Sugar: 8.4g
  • Protein: 110g
 
Calories Per Bagel (If you make 4 Big Bagels) w/ Fat Free Greek Yogurt & Protein Powder:
  • Calories: 308
  • Fat: .5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 655mg
  • Carbs: 48.5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2.1g
  • Protein: 27.5g
 
If I’m making these without protein powder, I’ll make 6 Bagels out of it and top them something higher protein (Greek yogurt cream cheese, cottage cheese, deli meat, etc):
Calories Per Bagel (If you make 6 Bagels) w/ Fat Free Greek Yogurt & No Protein Powder:
  • Calories: 204
  • Fat: .2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Carbs: 40g
  • Fiber: 1.6g
  • Sugar: 1.4g
  • Protein: 10.6g

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.5g | Protein: 27.5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 655mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2.1g

1 Comment

  1. Ryan G on January 27, 2026 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    We usually buy the Dave’s ones that don’t have the best macros so I was intrigued here and they were great plain! Once we get the right mix-ins, I don’t think we’ll need to buy them again.

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