High-Protein Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (Printer View)

Soft, chewy bagels featuring cinnamon, raisins, and a tangy Greek yogurt glaze, perfect for breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Bagel Dough

01 - 3½ cups bread flour
02 - ¾ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1¼ cups warm water
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1½ teaspoons salt
08 - ¾ cup raisins

→ Bagel Boil

09 - 2 quarts water
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

→ Greek Yogurt Glaze

11 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

# Method steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Stir in bread flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Add raisins and knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add extra flour if sticky.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch to form a bagel shape.
07 - Bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon honey to a gentle boil in a large pot.
08 - Carefully boil bagels in batches for 45 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.
10 - Whisk Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bagels just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 13g per bagel, thanks to whey protein powder and Greek yogurt glaze
  • Soft, chewy texture from proper boiling and bread flour
  • Naturally sweetened with honey and raisins for balanced flavor
  • Perfect make-ahead breakfast option that freezes beautifully
  • Customizable with different dried fruits or dairy-free alternatives
02 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide the dough into exactly equal portions for uniform bagels
  • Don't over-boil—45 seconds per side is perfect for chewy texture without becoming dense
  • Let bagels cool completely before glazing to prevent the yogurt from melting and sliding off
  • For meal prep, make a double batch and freeze half before glazing for fresh bagels anytime
  • Check your protein powder label for allergens if serving to guests with dietary restrictions
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