High-Protein Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (Print)

Protein-packed bagels with warm cinnamon, plump raisins, and a creamy tangy Greek yogurt glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (110°F)
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 (2% or 5% fat)
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

# Directions:

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 a little extra flour if the dough is 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 -
  • Each bagel packs 13 grams of protein—basically a meal disguised as breakfast.
  • That tangy Greek yogurt glaze is nothing like store-bought versions; it's subtle, creamy, and actually tastes homemade.
  • The cinnamon and raisins create this perfect sweet-savory moment that keeps you coming back for another bite.
02 -
  • The boiling step is non-negotiable—it creates that distinctive bagel crust and chewy interior; skipping it gives you fancy bread, not bagels.
  • Don't skip cooling completely before glazing or you'll end up with a runny mess instead of that elegant drizzle.
03 -
  • Weigh your ingredients if possible; baking is chemistry, and a kitchen scale makes the difference between chewy bagels and dense hockey pucks.
  • If your protein powder has added sugar, reduce the honey slightly or your bagels might brown too fast and turn gummy inside.
Go Back