Description
These High-Protein Bagel Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack featuring a tender dough made from flour and Greek yogurt, filled with creamy cubes of cream cheese, and topped with a variety of flavorful seasonings. Perfectly baked or air fried to golden perfection, they offer a satisfying mix of textures and rich flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
Toppings
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: For oven baking, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) if needed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Yogurt: Add the plain Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Divide Dough: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces to ensure uniform bagel bites.
- Fill Dough: Flatten each dough piece into a small disc, place a cube of cream cheese in the center, then wrap the dough around the cheese, sealing the edges to form a ball.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush each bagel bite evenly with the beaten egg to help the toppings adhere and to promote browning.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle your choice of everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or cinnamon sugar over each bagel bite.
- Bake or Air Fry: For oven baking, arrange the bagel bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. For air frying, place the bagel bites in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bagel bites to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use either all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour depending on your preference for texture and nutrition.
- If you prefer a sweeter bite, opt for cinnamon sugar topping instead of savory toppings.
- Ensure the cream cheese cubes are well sealed inside the dough to prevent leakage during cooking.
- These bagel bites can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
- To make them dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and use a non-dairy yogurt.
