High-Protein Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (Print)

Soft, chewy bagels with cinnamon and raisins topped with tangy Greek yogurt glaze.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Allow to 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 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add extra flour if dough is sticky.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes 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 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
10 - Whisk Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bagels just before serving.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • High in protein with 13g per bagel, thanks to whey protein powder and Greek yogurt glaze
  • Soft, chewy texture that rivals your favorite bagel shop
  • Naturally sweetened with honey and raisins—no refined sugar in the dough
  • Customizable to fit dietary preferences and flavor cravings
  • Perfect for meal prep; freeze and reheat for quick breakfasts all week
02 -
  • Use bread flour for the best chewy texture and structure
  • Don't skip the boiling step—it's what gives bagels their signature crust
  • Make the center hole larger than expected; it shrinks as the bagels cook
  • Let bagels cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting
  • Freeze unglazed bagels for meal prep and add glaze fresh after reheating
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