High-Protein Bagel Bites
These delicious High-Protein Bagel Bites are a nutritious snack perfect for boosting your protein intake without sacrificing flavor. Easy to prepare and ideal for all ages, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional bagels.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder (30g)
- Pinch salt
- ⅔ cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
Filling and Topping
- 10 tsp cream cheese (about 1 tsp per bite)
- 1 egg lightly beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, protein powder, and salt.
- Mix in Greek yogurt to form a sticky dough.
- Flour a surface and divide the dough into 10 pieces, rolling each into a ball.
- Flatten each ball and add 1 tsp cream cheese in the center.
- Seal the dough around the cream cheese and reshape into balls.
- Brush with egg wash or spray with oil. Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning on top.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Air fry the bagel bites for 5–6 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Notes
Make sure to measure the ingredients accurately for the best results. Experiment with different flavors of cream cheese for variety. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these in a conventional oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes. Use a light hand when mixing to avoid overworking the dough.