Honey Whole Wheat Bagels (Print Version)

Soft, chewy whole wheat bagels with protein and honey, accompanied by a light creamy yogurt dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Bagels

01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
05 - 1¼ cups warm water
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For Boiling

08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 2 quarts water

→ For the Fluffy Yogurt Dip

10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, protein powder, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir honey into warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
03 - Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch into a bagel shape.
06 - Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray, cover lightly, and let rest for 10 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Bring 2 quarts of water to a gentle boil in a large pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey.
09 - Boil bagels in batches, 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to the tray.
10 - Bake bagels for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
11 - Whisk Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until light and fluffy.
12 - Serve cooled bagels with the fluffy yogurt dip.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Protein-packed and wholesome, perfect for active lifestyles
  • Naturally sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar
  • Fluffy yogurt dip adds a creamy, tangy contrast
  • Made with whole wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients
  • Great for meal prep—bagels freeze beautifully
02 -
  • Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements—baking is a science
  • Don't over-knead the dough or it will become tough
  • The honey in the boiling water adds shine and a subtle sweetness
  • Let bagels cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess
  • Double the yogurt dip recipe—it's that good and keeps for 3–4 days refrigerated
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