Honey Whole Wheat Protein Bagels (Printable version)

Soft whole wheat bagels enriched with protein and honey, served alongside a creamy yogurt dip.

# What you need:

→ Bagel Dough

01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
05 - 1¼ cups warm water at 110°F
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Boiling Water

08 - 2 quarts water
09 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Yogurt Dip

10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain 2% or full fat
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of sea salt

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, protein powder, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir honey into warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
03 - Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch into a bagel shape.
06 - Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray, cover lightly, and let rest for 10 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
08 - Bring 2 quarts of water to a gentle boil in a large pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey.
09 - Boil bagels in batches, 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to the tray.
10 - Bake bagels for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
11 - Whisk Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until light and fluffy.
12 - Serve cooled bagels with the fluffy yogurt dip.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Protein-packed breakfast that keeps you full and energized throughout the morning
  • Made with wholesome whole wheat flour for added fiber and nutrients
  • Natural sweetness from honey—no refined sugar needed
  • Chewy, authentic bagel texture achieved through traditional boiling method
  • Light and fluffy yogurt dip adds creamy contrast without heavy calories
  • Perfect for meal prep—bagels freeze beautifully for quick weekday breakfasts
02 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide dough into exactly equal portions for uniform bagels
  • Don't over-stretch the hole when shaping—it will expand during boiling and baking
  • Add a pinch of baking soda to the boiling water for an even chewier crust
  • Cool bagels completely on a wire rack before storing to prevent sogginess
  • Make the yogurt dip ahead and refrigerate—flavors meld beautifully overnight
  • For extra protein, mix in a tablespoon of nut butter into the yogurt dip
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