Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Add mashed bananas, flour, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until dough forms.
- Knead: Knead by hand or mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover dough and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Bagels: Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll into balls, poke holes in the center, and shape into bagels.
- Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil each bagel for 30 seconds per side. Drain on a towel.
- Top (Optional): Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or oats.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake bagels for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing or serving.
- ✅ Nutrition (Per Bagel – estimate)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
Notes
For extra sweetness, add 1–2 tbsp brown sugar to the dough.
Add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts work well.
Bagels can be frozen after baking and reheated in the toaster.