Avocado Bagels
These avocado bagels are made with avocado in the dough and on top. Includes topping ideas + an easy from-scratch or store-bought option!
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Servings: bagels
Equipment
- 1 small food processor *optional
- 1 large bowl + large pot
- 1 baking sheet with parchment paper
Ingredients
Homemade Bagels
- 2 ½ cups (375 g) white all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoon (7 g) dry yeast
- ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp (90 g) lukewarm water
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt *plain, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon oil to grease the bowl
- ¼ cup (70 g) maple syrup
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
Toppings (see notes)
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.
Instructions
Bagels
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the water (make sure it's lukewarm) and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.⅓ cup + 2 tablespoon lukewarm water, 2 ½ teaspoon dry yeast
- In a food processor, blend the avocado and yogurt until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you could mash it with a fork but make sure its really creamy without any remaining lumps.1 ripe avocado, ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add the avocado-yogurt mixture and the activated yeast water to the bowl with the flour. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for 3-4 minutes until all the flour is fully worked into the dough.2 ½ cups white all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
- Lightly grease the mixing bowl with some oil and place the dough ball inside. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 1 to 1 ½ hours. The dough should have doubled in size by then.1 tablespoon oil to grease the bowl
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center and gently stretch it into a ring shape. If you have enough time you could let the shaped bagels rest for another 15-20 minutes (I usually skip this step ;-))
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the maple syrup. Boil the bagels for 45-60 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack.¼ cup maple syrup
- While the bagels are still damp, but cold enough to handle, sprinkle the tops (and bottoms if you like) with everything bagel spice (don't skip this step). Bake for 22-24 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Toppings
- I usually go for a generous smear of cream cheese, then layer on ripe avocado slices and a handful of rocket and then microgreens- but you can also mix things up with tomato slices, crunchy cucumbers, pickled red onions, or even roasted cherry tomatoes for a sweet-savory twist.
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Notes
- Use bagel spice! Whether it's everything bagel seasoning or something custom, it makes these next-level.
- Make the hole a bit bigger than you think. The bagels will expand when you boil them, and tiny holes tend to vanish.
- Use a kitchen scale if you can. It’s especially helpful for getting the flour amount just right and avoiding dry or dense dough.
- Avocado Slices: Ensure they're ripe for the best flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Pairs wonderfully with avocado. Opt for vegan or dairy-free versions if needed.
- Greens & Microgreens: I love using rocket and microgreens for that fresh crunch.
- Tomato Slices: Adds juiciness and a pop of color.
- Radishes: For a peppery kick.
- Cucumber Slices: Brings a refreshing crunch.
- Pickled Red Onions: Adds tanginess and a bit of zing.
- Sprouts: Alfalfa or bean sprouts add texture and nutrition.
- Roasted Cherry Tomatoes: For a sweet and savory touch.
- Poached egg – soft, runny yolk over avocado = pure magic IMO
- Egg salad: or try my homemade Egg Dill Pickle Salad as a topping. This Chickpea "Egg" Salad would be the plant based version of it
Nutrition
Serving: 1bagel. | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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