Heart-Healthy Homemade Seed-Crusted Bagels

Elevate your breakfast game with these Heart-Healthy Homemade Seed-Crusted Bagels—deliciously chewy, nutrient-packed, and bursting with nutty flavor. Made with wholesome whole wheat flour, olive oil, and a touch of natural honey, these bagels are a guilt-free way to start your day. The boiled-and-baked method ensures the perfect bagel texture, while a crunchy topping of sesame, poppy, flax, and sunflower seeds adds an irresistible finish. Not only are they packed with fiber, but they're also free of unnecessary additives, making them a heart-smart alternative to store-bought varieties. Perfect for toasting and topping with your favorite spreads, these bagels are a scrumptious, all-natural breakfast or snack that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Ready in just under two hours, this recipe is the ultimate guide for homemade bagel perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Mixed seeds (such as sesame, poppy, flaxseed, sunflower seeds)
• 1 large Egg white
• 6 cups Water (for boiling)
• 1 tablespoon Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, honey, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in the whole wheat flour using a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Step 6

Shape each piece into a ball. Using your finger or the handle of a wooden spoon, poke a hole in the center of each ball and gently stretch the dough to form a bagel shape.

Step 7

Let the shaped bagels rest for 10 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet covered with a towel.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your seed topping by mixing the seeds in a shallow dish.

Step 9

In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda.

Step 10

Using a slotted spoon, lower a few bagels at a time into the boiling water. Boil each side for 1 minute, then remove them with the slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.

Step 11

Brush each boiled bagel with the beaten egg white and dip the top of each bagel into the mixed seeds, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 12

Place the seed-crusted bagels in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2285.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1959.2

Total Fat 60.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6216.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 64.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.6mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1853.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 60.7%