Description
Chocolate Chip Protein Bagels are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the indulgence of chocolate with the benefits of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water at 110°F
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 quarts water
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons milk, dairy or plant-based
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, protein powder, sugar, yeast, and salt until well combined.
- Add warm water and melted butter to the dry mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Gently knead in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm location for 30 to 40 minutes until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, poke a hole in the center, and gently stretch to form a bagel shape with a 2-inch hole.
- Bring 2 quarts of water and honey or brown sugar to a gentle boil in a wide pot.
- Boil bagels in batches for 30 seconds per side, using a slotted spoon to transfer each bagel to the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush the boiled bagels with melted butter.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Whisk peanut butter, milk, and maple syrup or honey together in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over cooled bagels before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use a plant-based milk.
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- These bagels can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg