Chocolate Chip Protein Bagels (Printable)

Soft, chewy bagels featuring chocolate chips, protein, and a luscious peanut butter drizzle for a wholesome bite.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups bread flour
02 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
07 - 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing

→ Add-ins

08 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Water Bath

09 - 2 quarts water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

→ Peanut Butter Drizzle

11 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
12 - 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, protein powder, sugar, yeast, and salt until well combined.
02 - Add warm water and melted butter to the dry mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
04 - Gently knead chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm location for 30 to 40 minutes until nearly doubled in volume.
06 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - 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.
08 - Bring 2 quarts water and honey or brown sugar to a gentle boil in a wide pot.
09 - Boil bagels in batches for 30 seconds per side, using a slotted spoon to transfer each bagel to the prepared baking sheet.
10 - Lightly brush each boiled bagel with melted butter.
11 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
12 - In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, milk, and maple syrup or honey until smooth and pourable.
13 - Drizzle peanut butter mixture over cooled bagels and serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Packed with 15 grams of protein per bagel for sustained energy
  • Soft, chewy texture that rivals bakery-quality bagels
  • Sweet chocolate chips paired with nutty peanut butter create an irresistible flavor combination
  • Perfect for meal prep—make a batch and enjoy throughout the week
  • Customizable with your favorite protein powder and mix-ins
02 -
  • Weigh your flour for the most accurate results—too much flour will make the bagels dense
  • Let the dough rise in a turned-off oven with the light on for a perfectly warm environment
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling—work in batches of 2–3 bagels at a time
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the drizzle before it sets
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide the dough evenly for uniformly sized bagels
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