Welcome to AK Pumpkin Week 2025! If you happen to’ve been following AK for awhile, my love for pumpkin runs very deep (sure, I’ve over 40 pumpkin recipes). Every fall I like sharing candy and savory recipes, new and up to date, with the intention to get your pumpkin get together on all season lengthy.
We’re kicking this week off with my model new, simple excessive protein pumpkin bagels crammed with nutrient-dense substances and baked up in simply over half-hour. And there’s no yeast and no boiling concerned. That’s proper, you’ll be able to have contemporary, completely candy and chewy pumpkin bagels for breakfast very quickly!
These infants can have your own home smelling heavenly. Add your favourite bagel toppings and spreads, and revel in with a cup of espresso or my do-it-yourself pumpkin spice latte for the most effective fall morning.
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Pumpkin bagels with a dietary twist
You recognize I’m all about taking a recipe and making a extra nourishing, nutrient-dense model of it that’s nonetheless completely scrumptious, which is precisely what I did with these pumpkin bagels. They’re loaded with:
- Vitamin A and vitamin C because of the true pumpkin puree baked proper in
- Fiber and entire grains from the entire wheat flour
- Omega-3s, fiber & protein from flaxseed meal
- And protein and calcium from creamy Greek yogurt
Substances you’ll must make these pumpkin protein bagels
Though making bagels from scratch can really feel intimidating, these protein pumpkin bagels are made with SUPER easy pantry staples and there’s no yeast concerned! Right here’s what you’ll want:
- Yogurt: remember to use a 2% or whole-milk plain Greek yogurt, which is able to give the bagels moisture and that enhance of protein. Common yogurt can be too skinny.
- Pumpkin puree: sure, we’re mixing in the true deal pumpkin puree right here! Be at liberty to make use of store-bought OR discover ways to make your individual from an precise pumpkin HERE.
- Sweetener: you’ll add a bit honey or pure maple syrup to the dough for the right quantity of sweetness.
- Flour: we’re utilizing a mixture of all-purpose flour and white entire wheat flour (or entire wheat flour) to present the bagels the appropriate texture.
- Flaxseed meal: as I discussed, you’ll get one other enhance of fiber and protein from the flaxseed meal, plus omega-3s!
- Spices: carry out the pumpkin flavors with each pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
- Baking staples: don’t overlook the baking powder and salt. That’s proper, no yeast wanted!
- Egg: you’ll want an egg to brush the bagels earlier than baking so that they get that stunning golden high.
Attempt yummy mix-ins
I like to combine raisins or dried cranberries into the dough earlier than baking as a result of they add a bit sweetness and pair nicely with the cinnamon. That is non-obligatory, however give it a strive should you love cinnamon raisin bagel!
Can I make them gluten-free or dairy-free?
Sadly, no, I can’t suggest a gluten-free substitute for the flour in these pumpkin protein bagels, although these may fit with King Arthur 1:1 gluten free all objective flour. You can strive a dairy-free Greek yogurt, however be certain it’s good and thick like common Greek yogurt!
Methods to make excessive protein pumpkin bagels
One bowl, no yeast, no boiling? Sure, these simple protein pumpkin bagels are a dream come true! Right here’s the right way to make them:
- Combine the moist substances. Begin by whisking collectively your whole moist substances in a massive bowl till good and easy.
- Add the dry. Use a rubber spatula to begin mixing the entire dry substances into the moist, then I discover it best to combine the dough fully with clear palms.
- Type the bagels. Mud a floor with flour, divide the dough into 8 equal balls, then roll every ball right into a rope. Be part of the ends of every “rope” to type every bagel.
- Brush, bake & devour. Place every bagel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush the tops with an egg wash, then bake them up till golden brown and overvalued.
Select your bagel dimension
This recipe makes 8 smaller bagels, however you’ll be able to completely make common, bakery-style bagels by making 4 or 6 as an alternative of 8!
Our favourite bagel toppings
What’s a bagel with out the scrumptious toppings? Toast these excessive protein pumpkin bagels and check out topping with:
Storing & freezing suggestions
- To retailer: let your pumpkin protein bagels cool fully, then retailer them at room temperature for as much as 2 days in a paper bag or in a reusable zip-top bag. I like to recommend transferring to the fridge after 2 days.
- To freeze: I like to recommend slicing your bagels in half earlier than freezing. Wrap your bagel halves in parchment paper or wax paper to separate them, then retailer them in a reusable zip-top bag within the freezer for as much as 3 months. Thaw your bagel halves within the fridge earlier than toasting and having fun with.
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Extra pumpkin recipes you’ll love
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I hope you’re keen on these excessive protein pumpkin bagels! If you happen to make them remember to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you favored them. Get pleasure from, xo!
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Excessive Protein Pumpkin Bagels
Excessive-protein pumpkin bagels made with actual pumpkin puree, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and loads of cozy spices. These nutrient-dense pumpkin protein bagels bake in below half-hour and are available out fantastically golden on the surface and completely chewy on the within. Add dried fruit for further sweetness, and high with a bit butter and sea salt for a beautiful fall breakfast!
Substances
- Moist substances
- 1 cup (225 grams) 2% or whole-milk plain Greek yogurt (don’t use common yogurt)
- ¾ cup (180 grams) pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
- Dry substances
- 1 ⅓ cups (160 grams) all objective flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup (113 grams) white entire wheat flour (or entire wheat flour)
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon floor cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Non-compulsory mix-ins
- ½ cup (70 grams) raisins or dried cranberries
- Topping
- 1 massive egg, evenly crushed for brushing
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 levels F. Line a big baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the moist substances: In a big bowl, whisk collectively the yogurt, pumpkin puree and honey till nicely mixed.
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Add within the dry substances: Add the flour, entire wheat flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Combine with a rubber spatula till the substances start to return collectively, then use clear palms to work the flour into the dough till it’s nicely absorbed. Chances are you’ll want to make use of your palms to get the flour integrated into the dough. If utilizing the dried fruit, fold it into the dough or work it in along with your palms. It’s regular for the dough to be sticky, however whether it is overly sticky, add 1 to 2 tablespoons extra flour.
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Type the bagels: Evenly mud further flour on a piece floor. Divide dough in half, then divide every half into 4 equal balls (for a complete of 8 balls complete). Roll every ball right into a rope about 7 to eight inches lengthy. Word: I discover it useful to roll out the ropes in a bit little bit of flour to stop sticking to the floor! Be part of the ends of every rope to type a bagel after which switch to the ready baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough balls, inserting bagels no less than 2 inches aside.
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Bake: Brush the tops of the bagels very evenly with the egg wash. Bake the bagels for 20 to 25 minutes till barely golden brown and the bagels have overvalued. Cool for no less than 10 to fifteen minutes earlier than chopping into. I like these toasted with a bit butter and flaky sea salt, or salted honey butter can be scrumptious!
Recipe Notes
To retailer: Enable the pumpkin protein bagels cool fully, then retailer them at room temperature for as much as 2 days in a paper bag, or as much as 4-5 days in a reusable zip-top bag.
To freeze: I like to recommend slicing your bagels in half earlier than freezing. Wrap your bagel halves in parchment paper or wax paper to separate them, then retailer them in a reusable zip-top bag within the freezer for as much as 3 months. Thaw your bagel halves within the fridge earlier than toasting and having fun with.
Diet
Serving: 1bagelEnergy: 184calCarbohydrates: 34.5gProtein: 7.5gFats: 2.3gSaturated Fats: 0.7gFiber: 3.8gSugar: 6.3g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
