Bagels are pretty awesome…but man are they high calorie, ranging anywhere from 250-360 calories. This can be problematic if you are trying to lose weight but are craving something different besides yogurt or cereal for breakfast. This recipe fixes that AND they are flavorful! They are incredibly easy to make and very quick to put together (about 35 minutes including cooking time). This recipe uses similar ingredients that you may recognize from the crust used in my Veggie Pizza recipe. Cut these bagels in half to create a breakfast sandwich that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup non-fat, plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg + splash of water (for egg wash)
- 1/8 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using cooking spray, lightly coat a baking sheet or use a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the Greek yogurt and mix thoroughly. You may need to use your hands to incorporate the rest of the flour mixture.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough approximately 15 times adding a little bit of flour each time if the dough is still sticky. Form the dough into a ball and cut it into 6 portions.
Roll out each portion into a thick snake as shown in the picture above. Connect each end of the dough to form a bagel shape and place on the prepared baking sheet.
When all bagels are formed, use a brush to lightly coat the tops of each bagel with the egg wash. Sprinkle each bagel with shredded parmesan. Place the bagels in the oven for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow bagels to cool for approximately 10 minutes. Once cooled to room temp, store leftovers in an airtight container.
This recipe makes 6 bagels. Serving size = 1 bagel.
Nutrition Facts: 109 calories, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 602mg sodium, 18g total carbohydrates, 0.5g dietary fiber, 0.75g total sugar, 0g added sugar, 7.5g protein