Gluten-Free Protein Bagels – Soft, Chewy & Packed with Protein!
Soft, chewy, and protein-packed gluten-free bagels. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, customizable with seeds or your favorite seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 bagels
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- Optional Topping: 1 tbsp sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning
- Optional Brush: 1 tsp melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, sugar.
- Add Greek yogurt and egg. Mix until thick dough forms; add 1–2 tbsp flour if too sticky.
- Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll each into a ball and poke a hole in the center.
- Brush with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle desired toppings.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, brush bagels lightly with water before baking.
- Enjoy plain, toasted, or with your favorite spread.