Greek Yogurt Bagels (Printable Version)

Soft, protein-packed bagels made with Greek yogurt and ready in 30 minutes. No yeast needed for these fluffy, chewy breakfast treats.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, thick variety (full-fat or 2%)
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (or substitute half with whole wheat flour)
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Egg Wash & Toppings

05 - 1 large egg, beaten
06 - Toppings of choice: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, cinnamon sugar, or shredded cheese

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Add Greek yogurt to the dry mixture. Mix with a spatula or hands until a shaggy dough forms. Adjust consistency: if too sticky, add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time; if too dry, add a spoonful of yogurt.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth, then divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope and form into a ring, pinching ends firmly to seal.
05 - Arrange bagels on the prepared tray. Brush tops with beaten egg using a pastry brush, then sprinkle generously with your chosen toppings.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until bagels are deeply golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool on the tray for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • No waiting around for dough to rise, just mix and bake
  • Each bagel packs 12 grams of protein to keep you full for hours
02 -
  • Thick Greek yogurt is nonnegotiable; regular yogurt makes the dough too wet and heavy
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes bagels tough instead of tender
03 -
  • Weigh your ingredients for consistent results every time
  • Brush egg wash carefully around the edges, not just the top, for even browning
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