Fluffy & Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Bagels are here to make your morning amazing. Struggling to find healthy, store-bought bagels? I’ve got you covered. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to soft, chewy bagels at home. The warm, golden crust and soft, chewy interior will make your kitchen smell like a cozy bakery. Try them with my Easy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Cups for a perfect breakfast or snack combo. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Cups and Irresistible Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs.

What You'll Need for Fluffy & Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
• Optional: Everything bagel seasoning
• Optional: Poppy seeds
• Optional: Salt
• Optional: Cinnamon sugar

How to Make Fluffy & Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, warm water, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
2. Shape the bagels: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch it gently into a ring.
3. Let them rise: Place bagels on a lined baking sheet, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for 15 minutes.
4. Boil and bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil bagels for 1 minute on each side, then place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
5. Cool and enjoy: Let bagels cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite cream cheese or spread.

Storing & Reheating Fluffy & Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let rise at room temperature before boiling and baking.

Freezing Fluffy & Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter texture, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
• Best substitution: Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a similar texture.
• Make-ahead: Prepare dough the night before, refrigerate, and let rise at room temperature before boiling and baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
• Troubleshooting: If bagels are too dense, try adding a bit more flour or letting the dough rise longer.

Fluffy & Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

8 bagels

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Diet

Healthy

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast

Seasonings

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Optional Toppings

• Everything bagel seasoning
• Poppy seeds
• Salt
• Cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, warm water, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
2. Shape the bagels: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch it gently into a ring.
3. Let them rise: Place bagels on a lined baking sheet, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for 15 minutes.
4. Boil and bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil bagels for 1 minute on each side, then place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
5. Cool and enjoy: Let bagels cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite cream cheese or spread.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter texture, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
• Best substitution: Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a similar texture.
• Make-ahead: Prepare dough the night before, refrigerate, and let rise at room temperature before boiling and baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
• Troubleshooting: If bagels are too dense, try adding a bit more flour or letting the dough rise longer.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let rise at room temperature before boiling and baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 9g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 450mg
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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