High-Protein Bagel Bites Recipe
These High-Protein Bagel Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack made with gluten-free flour, protein powder, and Greek yogurt. They’re topped with creamy cheese and Everything But The Bagel seasoning, then air fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick high-protein bite any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 10 bagel bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- ⅔ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 scoop (30g) unflavored protein powder
- Pinch of salt
- ⅔ cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
Filling and Topping
- 10 tsp cream cheese (about 1 tsp per bite)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, unflavored protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Add Yogurt to Form Dough: Mix in the plain unsweetened Greek yogurt. Stir until you form a sticky dough that holds together but is slightly tacky to the touch.
- Divide and Shape Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball shape.
- Fill with Cream Cheese: Flatten each ball gently with your hands to create a disc. Place about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese in the center of each disc.
- Seal and Reshape: Carefully fold the edges over the cream cheese filling and reshape into a ball to fully encase the cheese inside.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Brush the top of each dough ball with the lightly beaten egg if using, or alternatively spray with a light coating of oil to help with browning. Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning generously on top of each ball.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Air Fry: Place the bagel bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let the bagel bites cool slightly before serving warm to enjoy their full flavor and soft texture.
Notes
- Using gluten-free flour keeps this recipe suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
- The egg wash is optional but helps achieve a glossy and golden crust.
- Ensure you don’t overfill the bagel bites to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
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