Rainbow Sprinkle Protein Bagels (Print Version)

Soft, chewy bagels packed with protein and colorful sprinkles, great for breakfast or a fun snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups white whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
03 - 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener
05 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 0.33 cup rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for topping

→ Topping

10 - 1 large egg
11 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

# Recipe Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir with a spatula or hands until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Fold 0.33 cup rainbow sprinkles into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
05 - Lightly flour a work surface and transfer dough. Divide into 6 equal portions.
06 - Roll each portion into a log shape and form into a bagel ring, pinching the ends securely to seal.
07 - Arrange shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Beat the egg and brush over the top surface of each bagel. Sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles evenly over each bagel.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until bagels achieve a light golden color and are fully cooked through.
10 - Transfer bagels to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but pack 11 grams of protein per bagel, so no guilt required.
  • The texture is surprisingly soft and chewy without any weird protein powder aftertaste that usually lingers.
  • Kids actually want to eat them, and adults secretly steal extras from the cooling rack.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the dough or you'll end up with tough bagels that feel more like hockey pucks than breakfast, so stop stirring the second everything comes together.
  • The sprinkles will naturally bleed a tiny bit of color into the dough, which is part of the charm, but if you want them to stay truly vibrant, use gel-based sprinkles instead of the regular kind.
03 -
  • Use high-quality sprinkles because cheap ones taste waxy and can overpower the vanilla flavor you worked to build.
  • If your dough feels too sticky, chill it for ten minutes before shaping—it makes the bagels hold their form better and prevents sticking to your hands.
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