Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy bagels topped with gooey cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and your choice of protein. These high protein pizza bagels are perfect for snacking, lunch, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they promise to keep your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole grain bagels (or plain)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken (or turkey pepperoni/tofu)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice bagels in half and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce generously over each half.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your choice of protein.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg