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Greek Yogurt Bagels – A Clean Eating Recipe Favorite with High Protein

When I first stumbled into the idea of making bagels with Greek yogurt, I thought, 'This can't possibly work… right?' But here we are. These homemade bagels are chewy, golden, and shockingly easy to make. I don’t say that lightly either. I’ve tried my hand at traditional bagel recipes that had me babysitting boiling water and proofing dough like it owed me money. Not with these. These are my shortcut to bagel bliss. We’re talking just a handful of ingredients—yes, really—no yeast, no boiling, and no rising time. It’s a clean eating recipe that doesn’t ask you to sacrifice flavor or chew. Greek yogurt does a magical little trick here: it gives the bagels their protein punch while keeping the dough moist and tender. They’ve become a weekly staple in our kitchen, whether for breakfast sandwiches or a quick snack with a slather of cream cheese. These high protein Greek yogurt bagels hit that sweet spot of being healthy-ish but still feeling like a treat. Whether you’re after Greek yogurt recipes healthy enough to satisfy your clean-eating goals, or a quick keto Greek yogurt recipe that doesn’t taste like cardboard, or even one of those Greek yogurt recipes dessert folks can’t stop talking about, these bagels show up. Oh, and dinner? Slap on some turkey and avocado and you’re golden.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Clean Eating Recipes, greek yogurt recipes, greek yogurt recipes dessert, greek yogurt recipes dinner, greek yogurt recipes healthy, high protein greek yogurt recipes, keto greek yogurt recipes
Servings: 4 bagels
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 cup self-rising flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Toppings of choice: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, etc.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together. Don't overdo it.
  4. Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each into a rope and form into a bagel shape.
  5. Place the bagels onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with your favorite toppings.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool for 10 minutes before slicing or serving.