Higher Protein Air Fryer Bagels

This is a quick 15 minute jalapeño cheddar bagel recipe made with non-fat yogurt and flour. No yeast, no boiling and they can easily be made vegan and gluten-free as well. Scroll down for the recipe!

Below are the exact ingredients I used.

3 Ingredient Healthier Bagels

** Think of these as a healthier higher protein bagel in that they are baked, not fried and made with non-fat yogurt. If using plain full fat Greek yogurt they will have a different nutritional value **

If you would like to view the lower calorie plain bagel recipe click here:

Servings: 4

Approx: 312 kcal / 18g protein per

Ingredients

1 ¾ cup Self-Rising Flour

1 cup non-fat plain Greek Yogurt (See notes on what you can use) I use Siggi’s Non-fat High Protein yogurt

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 for tops)

1 jalapeño, sliced and seeds removed

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine self-rising flour and yogurt.

2. Stir with a silicone spatula to combine, then mix in 3/4 cup shredded cheese Grease your hands with the same yogurt and knead the dough until it forms a soft elastic ball. The dough will be sticky. Add 1/8 cup more of yogurt if your dough is too dry.

3. Divide the dough into 4 balls and use your finger to poke a hole in the center of each ball and shape into a bagel. Press jalapeños into the top of the bagel and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

4. Grease the air fryer basket or tray generously with avocado spray as they will stick. Place

5. Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes (on the middle rack if using an oven shaped air fryer) or bake in oven for 20-24 minutes or until slightly brown at the very top.

6. Remove the bagels from the air fryer and let cool for two minutes. Cut, add cream cheese, toast them, or make into an egg sandwich. Enjoy!

   ** Tips:

   To make homemade self-rising flour: combine 2 cups all-purpose flour or GF flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.

   Use strained thick Greek yogurt only: Try not to use those that are labeled "Greek style" yogurt as they have more liquid. My preferred brands are: Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt and Stonyfield non-fat Greek Yogurt. If there is any liquid in your yogurt, it should be drained before using.

   If saving the bagels store in an airtight container in the fridge and microwave for 20 seconds in the morning.