Low Sodium Better Bagel Everything

Satisfy your bagel cravings without the guilt with this Low Sodium Better Bagel Everything recipe! Perfectly chewy with a golden crust, these homemade bagels deliver all the classic flavors of an everything bagel—minus the excess sodium. Featuring a custom no-salt seed and spice blend of chia, sesame, poppy seeds, dried garlic, and onion, these bagels are a healthier yet flavorful alternative to store-bought varieties. The gentle boil before baking ensures an authentic texture, while a brush of egg white gives the topping its irresistible crunch. Ready in under 90 minutes, these freshly baked bagels are ideal for breakfast sandwiches, midday snacks, or simply toasted with your favorite low-sodium spread. Homemade goodness never tasted this good!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dried minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried minced onion
• 0.5 teaspoon No-salt garlic powder
• 1 large Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and the instant yeast. Mix together.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine warm water (around 110°F) and honey. Stir until honey is dissolved.

Step 3

Add the honey-water mixture and vegetable oil to the flour and yeast. Stir together until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Gradually add the remaining flour, half a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a dough forms that can be kneaded.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.

Step 8

Using your thumb, poke a hole in the center of each ball and gently stretch the hole to about 1-2 inches in diameter, forming a bagel shape.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix together chia seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and no-salt garlic powder.

Step 11

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.

Step 12

Carefully drop 2-3 bagels at a time into the simmering water. Boil for 1 minute on each side.

Step 13

Remove bagels from water with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 14

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of water.

Step 15

Brush the tops of each bagel with the egg white mixture and immediately sprinkle with the seed and spice mixture.

Step 16

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown.

Step 17

Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(986.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2201.5

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 71.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 62.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.3mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 881.4mg	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: 12.3%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 76.3%