Easy Bake-Your-Own Greek Yoghurt Bagels

Soft Greek yoghurt bagels made with just a few ingredients and included added protein from the Greek yoghurt. These are perfect for school lunches and can be customised with veggies and your favourite bagel toppings. They are also fun to make with the kids.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 18–22 minutes
Makes: 6 bagels

Ingredients

Bagel Dough

• 300g plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 300 g thick Greek yoghurt (we love Jalna pot set greek yoghurt)
• 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash) or milk as an alternative

Optional Veggie Mix-In

• 75 g tasty cheese
• 1 cup spinach leaves (baby spinach leaves preferred)
• 1 garlic clove

Optional Homemade Bagel Seasoning

Use any combination you like:

• Poppy seeds
• Sesame seeds (black, white, or mixed)
• Dried garlic flakes
• Dried onion flakes
• Coarse or flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Heat oven to 200°C fan. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Prepare the veggie mix (optional)
   Place the cheese, spinach, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until well combined with small pieces remaining (similar to a pesto-style texture). Set aside.
3. Mix the dry ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the yoghurt
   Add the Greek yoghurt and mix with a spoon until a rough dough forms. Switch to using your hands to bring the dough together. It may feel sticky at first—keep mixing until it becomes smoother. Add extra flour 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
5. Add veggie mix (optional)
   Once the dough has formed, add the veggie mixture and gently work it through the dough with your hands. Aim to keep it slightly streaky rather than fully blended.
6. Knead the dough
   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth. Dust your hands with a little flour if the dough feels sticky.
7. Shape the bagels
   Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape as desired, especially fund if the kids are involved:
• Traditional bagel rings
• Twists
• Hearts
• Letters or fun shapes

Pinch the ends firmly together so they hold during baking.

8. Add toppings
   Place the bagels on the lined tray. Brush lightly with whisked egg (or milk). Sprinkle with your homemade bagel seasoning or alternatives like parmesan or dried herbs.
9. Bake
   Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
10. Cool
    Allow the bagels to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with your favourite sides such as hummus, smashed avocado or tzatziki dip.

Tip: These stay fresh for a few days or can be frozen for easy lunch options