Soft, chewy, and ready in under 40 minutes, these Gluten-Free Protein Bagels make busy mornings easier. Each bagel packs 14 grams of protein and comes together with simple ingredients, no yeast required. Great for building a hearty egg sandwich or spreading on peanut butter to make a hearty, deliciosu breakfast.
"I was astounded by these! The texture and flavor is great and they are easy to make. So glad I do not have to miss out on my morning bagel anymore. Thank you!" -Elizabeth S
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 3 hrs 35 mins
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 244 kcals and 14 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Coconut flour, oat flour, eggs, collagen powder and coconut oil.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and yeast-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Soft, protein-packed, and made without yeast, these bagels are perfect for a quick, satisfying breakfast that actually keeps you full.
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One of the biggest struggles I hear from busy moms is finding quick breakfasts that actually keep them full. That’s exactly why I started leaning into high-protein baked goods like these bagels. They’re simple enough for busy mornings but satisfying enough that you’re not hunting for snacks an hour later, just like my protein pancake in a bowl that readers love for meal prep.
What I love most about homemade bagels is how easy they are. No yeast or complicated steps. As a mom of three, anything that gives me a classic bagel feel without tons of effort is a win. And my kids actually enjoy these too, double win.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients: The high-protein bagels are made from easy ingredients you already have on hand and don't require yeast or rising.
Texture: They have a soft but dense texture that has a little bit of "chew" to them, similar to a traditional bagel; they just don't rise as much.
Healthy breakfast: Smear them with spreads, serve them with eggs, they're soft but hold together, and are perfect for breakfast.
Ingredients and Substitution
- Coconut flour: This helps keep the recipe lower in carbs than traditional bagels while still binding them enough to hold together.
- Collagen powder: The secret ingredient in giving the bagels a dose of protien! Learn more about what collagen powder is.
- Oat flour: Either grind your own oats or use a store-bought flour. Just make sure it's gluten-free certified if needed.
- Coconut oil: Since coconut oil is solid once cooled, it helps hold the low carb protien bagels together and gives them a buttery texture, and keeps them a little less dense
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Cheesy protien bagels: If you tolerate dairy, you can use regular cheese on top of the bagels. Just put it on in the last 10 minutes of baking. If not, adding 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast gives the bagels a pop of flavor.
Jalapeno: A tasty one when making breakfast bagels! Add 1 tablespoon of chopped jalapenos to the bagel batter.
Seasonings: Any seasonings can be added to the top of the protien bagels before they're baked (just like with these regular, gluten-free bagel recipe). Everything seasoning, sesame seeds, etc.
How To Make Gluten-Free Protein Bagels
Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients (including baking powder) in a bowl.
Step 2: Pour in the melted coconut oil. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes for the coconut oil to absorb.
Step 3: Grease a donut pan. Portion and smooth the batter into a tray.
Step 4: Brush the tops with egg whites and sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds. Bake for twenty minutes and let cool for five before loosening them.
Expert Tips To Make It
The bagel batter needs to sit for a few minutes after it's mixed so that the coconut flour can absorb the liquid and firm up. Don't skip this step.
The bagels, when warm, are DELICATE. You want to loosen them from the pan with a silicone spatula while warm, but not remove them until they're fully cooled, or you’ll break them.
This protien bagel recipe does firm up once chilled in the fridge, which makes them easier to slice. If you are serving them right away, be careful when slicing them as they crumble a bit.
Store leftover protein bagels once cooled in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. They firm up a ton, but once they're reheated again, they revert to being super soft.
Reheat the gluten-free bagels in the oven on low, the microwave briefly, or in the toaster if the whole bagel fits. I have the best experience with the oven personally.
How To Serve Them
These protien bagels are best served toasted! They make a great breakfast or energizing snack, especially when paired with something like a blueberry protein shake. Some amazing ways to enjoy them are:
- Spread with no-oil peanut butter and jam.
- Topped with an egg or on the side of a chicken omelet.
- Made into avocado toast.
- Used as a toasted sandwich with deli meat.
- Enjoyed with a nut-free breakfast cookie because cookies for breakfast are always a win.
Gluten-Free Protein Bagels FAQs
Increasing the protein in bagels can be done by adding Greek yogurt, collagen powder, or cottage cheese, which is an easy way to improve the protein in the bagels themselves.
These protein bagels do not freeze well. Though they store well in the fridge, they're too delicate to freeze, and it often changes their texture on thawing.
A protien bagel can be part of a healthy diet as the more protein you consume, the fuller you'll be, which helps prevent mindless snacking. Having protein in the bagels themselves or topping your bagel with protein helps to create a balanced, filling breakfast.
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Homemade Protein Bagels
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ⅛ cup collagen powder
- ⅓ cup oat flour make sure it's gluten-free
- ½ tbs oat flour yes, you need both
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbs coconut oil measured solid
- 1 tbs hemp milk
- 1 tbs egg whites dairy-free
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine the coconut flour, collagen, oat flour, and baking powder.
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.
- Add the eggs, coconut oil, and hemp milk to the dry mixture and mix until no clumps remain. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Grease a donut tray, even if it's a silicone one.
- Use a spoon to portion the batter into four compartments in the tray. Use a silicone spatula to divide them, press them down, and shape them.
- The batter will be starting to firm up.
- Whip the egg whites with a fork. Use a silicone brush to brush the top of the donuts with the egg whites. Sprinkle sea salt over the tops.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Using a silicone spatula, get between the donut and the pan to start to loosen them.
- Be careful as they’re delicate. Once loosened, let sit another five minutes and then finish removing the donuts carefully and placing them on a cooling rack.
Notes
- A silicone donut tray works best as a regular one results in half the bagels stuck to the sides (even when greased)
- The bagels when warm, are DELICATE. You want to loosen them from the pan while warm but not remove them, as they'll break
- After you’ve loosened them, let them cool them a bit before SLOWLY fully removing them. Place them on a cooling rack for 15-30 minutes.
- Stored in the fridge they firm up a lot. However, once they’ve been sitting at room temperature or are toasted, they revert to soft and ever so slightly crumbly.
- Remember, they use baking powder to rise (not yeast), so they won't be as big as a regular homemade bagel recipe.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Vladka says
I often use collagen in my smoothie so I am glad I found this recipe I can use it too.
fitasamamabear says
Collagen makes life easy!
Rose says
I made these for my mom who's GF, she said they were perfect! Love the extra protein idea!
fitasamamabear says
Aw! That makes my heart happy
Elizabeth S says
I was astounded by these! The texture and flavor is great and they are easy to make. So glad I do not have to miss out on my morning bagel anymore. Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Yay! Happy to hear it!
Jere Cassidy says
Glad to find your recipe and what a genius way to bake the bagels in a donut pan. The bagels came out perfect and love that extra boost of protein that I need.
fitasamamabear says
Haha the donut pan is a fun hack!
Gen says
Ok, I am so excited to have found this recipe. I love bagels but they're not so hot nutritionally. I'll be making these all the time! Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
These are a nice swap! Not quite traditional but delicious nonetheless!
Mandy Applegate says
I love the fact that I can top up my protein by eating something as tasty as these bagels, I took your tip and added sesame seeds to them and they turned out just great!
fitasamamabear says
Right?! You get sick of the same old protein sources... lol
Jennifer says
I love the slight chew to these and of course, gluten-free is always a bonus!
fitasamamabear says
Yes, they're definitely not "light and soft" but expected a bit with GF. I like that they're filling too!
Paula says
I'm always looking for ways to get extra protein. Gave these a try and they tasted great! Plus they held me over until (a late) lunch!! Thanks!
fitasamamabear says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed them!
Vladka says
They are just irresistible with avocado and egg! Thanks for the recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Hehe egg + avocado makes EVERYTHING amazing!
Glenda says
I love that these are still light and soft, even without the yeast! I do a lot of gluten free and grain free baking. I will be making these again!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you liked them! It's nice to have something not fully flour based!
Sherry says
These protein bagels are so delicious and fit into my diet just perfectly. Thank you for the recipe!!
fitasamamabear says
Winning!
Tessa Zundel says
These look so delicious! I love grain-alternative recipes and coconut flour is a trooper. I discovered that I can only have so much of it, but you don't need that much because of how filling it is!
fitasamamabear says
I used to call it "a figure competitors best friend" when I coached because it's super filling but still low calorie and carb!