Description
Rainbow Sprinkle Protein Bagels are a fun and healthy twist on traditional bagels, featuring a delightful combination of protein and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare baking station: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Add Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir with a spatula or hands until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles into the dough, distributing evenly throughout.
- Portion dough: Lightly flour a work surface and turn dough out. Divide into 6 equal pieces.
- Shape bagels: Roll each piece into a log and shape into a bagel ring by pinching the ends to seal.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply egg wash and garnish: Beat egg and brush over the tops of bagels. Sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles on top of each bagel.
- Bake bagels: Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until bagels are lightly golden and cooked through.
- Cool before serving: Allow bagels to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of nonfat yogurt if Greek yogurt is not available.
- These bagels can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan alternative, consider using plant-based yogurt and an egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg