Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Bagels (Printable)

Soft strawberry-infused bagels with creamy cheesecake filling and a crunchy crumble topping for a delicious bite.

# 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 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
07 - 1 large egg white
08 - 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Crumble Topping

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

→ Egg Wash

16 - 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and egg white to dry ingredients. Mix until sticky dough forms, then gently fold in diced strawberries.
04 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and form into bagel shape by pinching ends to seal. Place on 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 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, oats, and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter using a fork or fingertips until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over cheesecake-filled centers.
08 - Brush exposed bagel dough with egg wash mixture.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until bagels are golden brown and cooked through. Cool on wire rack before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but deliver serious protein, so you can actually feel satisfied after breakfast.
  • The creamy cheesecake center stays soft even when cold, making them perfect for grab-and-go mornings or meal prep.
  • That crumble topping adds texture and personality—they feel homemade in the best way possible.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the dough or your bagels will be tough and dense—mix just until the dry ingredients disappear, then stop.
  • The cream cheese must be softened to room temperature, and your butter must be cold for the crumble—these aren't suggestions, they're the difference between success and frustration.
03 -
  • If your cream cheese is even slightly cold, microwave it for 10 seconds at a time until it's soft enough to stir—this saves so much frustration with piping.
  • The secret to keeping the crumble topping crispy is not pressing it down—just let it sit on top loosely so air can circulate underneath during baking.
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