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Fluffy One-Bowl Protein Bagels Recipe with Easy Strawberry Rose Syrup

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These fluffy one-bowl protein bagels paired with a delicate strawberry rose syrup offer a quick, wholesome, and delicious breakfast or brunch treat. The recipe is simple, protein-packed, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for a nuttier flavor)
  • ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt, plain (use dairy-free coconut yogurt if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Rose Syrup:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup protein powder, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt until combined.
  3. Add 1 large egg, ¾ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until a sticky dough forms. Adjust consistency with milk or flour if needed.
  4. Lightly flour your hands. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, poke a hole in the center, and gently stretch to form a bagel shape about 3 inches in diameter. Place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Check at 13 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  6. While baking, prepare the strawberry rose syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup chopped strawberries, ½ cup water, and ¼ cup sugar. Simmer over medium heat for about 8 minutes until strawberries break down.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon rose water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Strain if desired for a smooth syrup.
  8. Once bagels are slightly cooled, drizzle generously with the strawberry rose syrup or serve alongside as a dipping sauce.

Notes

If dough is tough to shape, let it rest for 5 minutes to relax gluten. Avoid overmixing to keep bagels fluffy. For a shiny crust, brush bagels lightly with water before baking. Syrup can be made a day ahead to deepen flavors. Bagels can be cooked on a griddle/skillet as an alternative to baking.

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