Blueberry Protein Bagels Boosted (Printable Version)

Soft chewy bagels with blueberries and protein, topped with tangy Greek yogurt frosting.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bagel Dough

01 - 2 cups bread flour
02 - 1 cup unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¾ cup warm water at 110°F
07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
08 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

→ Water Bath

09 - 6 cups water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon baking soda

→ Greek Yogurt Frosting

12 - ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine bread flour, protein powder, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
02 - Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in warm water and oil. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Gently knead in the blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
06 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your finger and stretch into a bagel shape.
08 - Bring 6 cups water, honey or maple syrup, and baking soda to a boil in a wide pot.
09 - Boil each bagel for 45 seconds per side, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet using a slotted spoon.
10 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bagels completely on a wire rack.
11 - Mix Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
12 - Once bagels are completely cool, spread or pipe Greek yogurt frosting on top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you're eating dessert for breakfast, but you're actually getting 15 grams of protein per bagel.
  • The blueberries burst with flavor while staying soft and chewy inside, no dense or crumbly texture.
  • Greek yogurt frosting is tangy enough to feel special but not heavy, making these completely craveable.
02 -
  • The boiling step is non-negotiable—it's what separates these from just being protein bread rolls, so don't skip it or shorten the time.
  • Frozen blueberries must stay frozen when added to the dough, otherwise they release their juice and turn everything purple and soggy.
03 -
  • For double protein boost, use high-protein Greek yogurt and stir an extra tablespoon of unflavored protein powder into your frosting—it stays smooth and creamy.
  • If your dough feels sticky during shaping, it means your kitchen is warm, which is actually great for bagels; just keep your hands lightly floured and work quickly.
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