Do strawberry bagels exist?

Yes, strawberry bagels absolutely exist! While they might not be as common as plain or everything bagels at your local bakery, they’re a delightful specialty item. I started making this strawberry bagels recipe at home because I couldn’t find them consistently in stores. The natural pink color and sweet berry flavor make them extra special!

Can you put strawberries on a bagel?

You sure can! Fresh strawberries make a wonderful topping for bagels, especially when paired with cream cheese. I love slicing fresh strawberries on top of cream cheese-covered bagels for a burst of flavor and color. For these homemade strawberry bagels, we’re actually incorporating strawberries into the dough itself for flavor throughout.

What’s the healthiest bagel to eat?

While traditional bagels aren’t typically considered a health food, these homemade strawberry bagels have some nutritional benefits from the real fruit. If you’re looking for the healthiest option, whole grain bagels generally offer more fiber and nutrients. You can adapt this strawberry bagels recipe to use half whole wheat flour if you’d like to boost the nutrition!

Is strawberry cream cheese good on a bagel?

Strawberry cream cheese is absolutely delicious on bagels! The creamy, slightly tangy cheese with sweet strawberry flavor creates a perfect balance, especially on these homemade strawberry bagels. I include a simple recipe for homemade strawberry cream cheese that’s fresher and more flavorful than store-bought versions.

Strawberry Bagels Recipe – Naturally Pink & Packed with Fresh Berries

Strawberry Bagels Recipe

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Soft, pink-hued bagels made with real strawberries and beets, perfect for a vibrant breakfast or brunch.

Author: Emily Rose Carter
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 8 bagels 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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⅔ cup warm water
2 tsp dry active yeast
2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ beet, chopped + 1 tbsp water
8–10 cups water (for poaching)
⅓ cup brown sugar (for poaching)
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup strawberries, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp granulated sugar

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Instructions

Chop strawberries and simmer with lemon juice and sugar until softened; mash slightly and let cool.
Blend beet with water and sugar until smooth.
In a bowl, mix water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until bubbly.
Add flour, salt, and strawberry-beet mixture. Mix and knead until a dough forms. Add more flour if needed.
Let dough rise covered for 1 hour until doubled. Divide into 8-10 pieces, shape into balls, and rest for 30 mins.
Poke holes to form bagels. Place on parchment squares and let rise again for 30 mins.
Boil water with brown sugar. Poach each bagel 1 min per side. Remove to rack.
Brush with egg wash and bake at 415°F for 20-25 mins until golden.
Mix cream cheese, strawberries, vanilla, and sugar to make strawberry spread.

Notes

Store bagels in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Toast before serving for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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