Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Bagels (Printable)

Soft, protein-packed bagels with fresh strawberries and cheesecake flavor under crumble topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup white whole wheat flour
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
07 - 1 large egg white
08 - 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
10 - 1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Crumble Topping

12 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 2 tbsp rolled oats
14 - 2 tbsp light brown sugar
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced

→ Egg Wash

16 - 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and egg white to the dry mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, then divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and form into a bagel shape by pinching the ends to seal. Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - In a small bowl, stir together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped.
06 - Gently press a deep well into the center of each bagel without piercing the bottom. Pipe approximately 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each well.
07 - In another bowl, mix flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar. Cut in cold diced butter using a fork or your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the cheesecake centers.
08 - Brush exposed bagel dough with egg wash.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until bagels achieve golden color and are cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get real strawberry flavor and creamy cheesecake without guilt, plus 12 grams of protein per bagel to keep you full.
  • The crumble topping adds just enough crunch to make breakfast feel like dessert, but it's actually nutritious.
  • They stay fresh in the fridge and reheat beautifully, so you can make a batch and enjoy them all week without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough will make your bagels tough and dense—mix just until the ingredients combine, then stop.
  • The dough should feel sticky and slightly wet; if it's too dry, the bagels will be mealy and won't have that tender crumb.
03 -
  • Pat your diced strawberries completely dry on paper towels before folding them in—any excess moisture will make your dough sluggy and ruin the crumb structure.
  • Keep your butter cold when making the crumble topping; warm butter creates a paste instead of those delightful sandy crumbs everyone loves.
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