Description
Indulge in these delicious High Protein Pizza Bagels that are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack. Packed with protein and flavor, they are sure to become a family favorite in no time!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Bagels:
- 4 whole wheat or high-protein bagels (halved)
- 1 cup low-fat pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked diced chicken breast or turkey pepperoni slices
- ½ cup chopped vegetables (optional – such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the bagels: Arrange bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each half.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese, then top with chicken or turkey pepperoni and vegetables if using.
- Final touches: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra protein, use a high-protein bagel brand and add more lean meat or cottage cheese under the pizza sauce.
- You can also make these in an air fryer at 375°F for 5–6 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bagel halves
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
