Name: Easiest Cinnamon Sugar Bagels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups bread flour; 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided); 1 tablespoon cinnamon (divided); 1 egg (whisked)

When I tell you I’m obsessed with these bagels, I’m not exaggerating in the slightest.

My 5 year old first helped me make them over the weekend. After a few tweaks and tests on my own, I’ve since made them four times. And today is Friday, FYI!

We literally can’t eat them fast enough. I love them. My kids love them. And my kids are the type of kids who are picky down to the brand of mac & cheese I buy or the shape of pasta they’re eating — so that’s saying a lot.

I originally made these because I wanted another easy snack in my rolodex.

I’m the biggest proponent of an afternoon snack. It bridges the gap between lunch and dinner, prevents an afternoon slump by giving you energy (via calories), and ensures you don’t start dinner ravenous — a recipe for overeating.

But at the same time, I need snacks that are easy and readily available. I’m not about to spend a lot of time putting together a snack in the middle of my afternoon.

Of course, I love the typical easy snacks: string cheese, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, jerky, smoothies. But sometimes I need something that really feels like it’s giving me a little more substance. And often times, I crave delicious, soft baked goods.

And these bagels meet all those requirements. Make them ahead of time and you have 8 delicious bagels ready to go. They have about 9 grams of protein per bagel, making them a good source of protein and a really filling option for a snack.

Plus, they’re made with only 2 main ingredients: flour and Greek yogurt.

You’ll add small things, like baking powder, salt, and cinnamon sugar, but the base of these bagels are as simple as it gets.

I absolutely love them toasted with some butter or peanut butter. My kids are loving them plain or with cream cheese.

Someone DM’ed me and recommended cinnamon sugar bagels with walnut cream cheese, and now I can’t wait to try that.

They’re amazing as a snack, but also make a great breakfast. Or a vehicle for more toppings for lunch!

The options are endless. But I guarantee that no matter what you pair them with, you’re going to love these.

Prep ingredients

Preheat the oven 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Knead the flour & yogurt

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Mix on medium high for a few minutes until a dough is formed. A lot of dough will likely clump in the whisk attachment – you can stop every so often to remove it.

Add the cinnamon sugar

In a small bowl, add the sugar and cinnamon and mix to make cinnamon sugar. Add about 1/3 of the mixture to the mixing bowl and mix for a few seconds, until just combined.

Roll into a ball

Roll the dough into a large ball.

Form the bagels

Separate it into 8 even pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a thick strand. Form the strands into a circular ball shape, using your fingers to securely pinch the ends together. Repeat for all 8 bagels.

Brush with egg wash

Brush the top of each bagel with egg wash. Top generously with the remaining cinnamon sugar.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, until just cooked through.

Broil

Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, until just golden on top, making sure that the bagels don’t burn.

Slice

Let the bagels fully cool and then slice.

Serve

Serve with cream cheese or butter.

Notes

Bread flour: Bread flour is ideal for these bagels because of its high protein content, which helps the bagels to be soft while also retaining their structure. All-purpose can be used, but it will yield a much softer end product with a texture that’s not as similar to a bagel.
Greek yogurt: Make sure to use plain, full-fat Greek yogurt. As a bonus, the combination of Greek yogurt and bread flour give these bagels about 9 grams of protein each!
Cinnamon sugar: These bagels are slightly sweet, with a delicious cinnamon sugar crunch on top. If you want them less sweet, add a little less sugar to the dough.
Flavor options: Use the base of these bagels to make different flavors! You can omit the cinnamon sugar and try adding sesame seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning on top for an everything bagel.
Cooking tips: After using the electronic mixer, it’s helpful to use your hands for a minute to make sure the dough is really formed tightly. You can also use your hands from the start to knead instead of the mixer, just make sure to really knead well. Lastly, make sure your oven is HOT before cooking the bagels. I like to set my oven to broil and then turn it down to 350 F just before cooking the bagels.
Storage: Store bagels in an airtight container. They can stay in the fridge for up to 1 week or on the counter for up to 4 days.