Blueberry Burst Protein Bagels (Printable)

Soft bagels with blueberries and tangy Greek yogurt frosting, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (110°F)
07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
08 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

→ Boiling 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 until evenly distributed.
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 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
04 - Gently knead the blueberries into the dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm location 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 risen dough and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your finger and stretch into a bagel shape with a uniform hole.
08 - Bring water, honey or maple syrup, and baking soda to a rolling boil in a wide pot.
09 - Carefully place each bagel into the boiling water bath and boil for 45 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
10 - Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bagels achieve a deep golden brown color. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - While bagels cool, whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
12 - Once bagels have cooled completely, spread or pipe Greek yogurt frosting generously on top of each bagel before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get 15 grams of protein per bagel without the dense, disappointing texture of most protein bakes.
  • The Greek yogurt frosting adds a tangy brightness that makes these feel more like a treat than a health food.
  • Freezing blueberries whole means they stay intact instead of bleeding purple throughout your dough.
  • One batch makes six bagels, so you've got breakfast sorted for most of the week.
02 -
  • Do not thaw frozen blueberries—they'll bleed into your dough and stain everything purple, which sounds pretty but tastes more bitter.
  • The bagel boil is what separates these from regular bread; skip it or rush it and you'll have dense, chewy bread instead of proper bagels with that signature chew.
  • Overmixing the frosting can make it grainy instead of creamy, so stop stirring the moment everything is combined.
03 -
  • A kitchen scale makes this recipe much more reliable than volume measurements, especially with the protein powder which can settle in storage.
  • Keep frozen blueberries on hand specifically for this recipe—they're cheaper than fresh most of the year and actually perform better in the dough.
  • If your kitchen is cold, set the dough to rise in a turned-off oven with the light on, which creates a warm microclimate perfect for yeast.
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