Soft, doughy bites of yumminess with a secret veggies ingredient! These Cinnamon Bagel Bites are perfect for popping on the go or topping with your favorite breakfast spreads. Gluten-free, high protein, and low-carb!
I mentioned on Instagram the other day that I CANNOT believe it’s almost back-to-school season! How crazy is that!?
I am starting to see the yellow school buses practicing their routes, the back-to-school supplies taking over stores, and lots of ‘first day of school’ pictures flooding my facebook feed.
Since I go to grad school year round August/September don’t really feel like back-to-school season for me anymore! But I know for many of you (including you teachers out there!), this times of year signals back to routine, set schedules, and a LOTS of work.
Soon the days of lazy summer mornings and relaxed breakfasts will be gone and replaced with hectic wake ups. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way! With a little pre-planning and the right recipe, your morning can run A LOT smoother and you can still get in the fuel you need to keep you energized for a long day ahead.
I know when I was in undergrad, and even high school, having a healthy grab n’ go option for breakfast was CRUCIAL to getting my day started on the right track. I always have prioritized breakfast, but sometimes you just don’t have time to make an extravagant, complicated meal. You need something quick, easy, and preferably PRE-MADE.
Sometimes I like reaching for my Brain Boosting Breakfast Trail Mix (a favorite among many ever since I shared that easy recipe!), but I figured it was time to offer up another option for on the go eating!
That’s how my Cinnamon Bagel Bites came to be!
Sure you could by pre-packaged bagel bites at the store. However, most times they’re lacking in taste and nutrition! These bites have both. PLUS, they have a secret veggie ingredient making them EVER better for you! Can you guess what it is?
- 1 cup roughly chopped cauliflower or ¾ cup cauliflower rice (about 110 grams)
- 1 cup oat flour (about 100 grams)
- ¾ cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 egg whites
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until reduced to the consistency of coarse breadcrumbs. (Even if you begin with cauliflower rice, don’t skip this step!)
- Place cauliflower crumbs in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Uncover and stir. Re-cover and microwave for another 2 minutes, or until hot and soft.
- Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer to drain and cool, about 10 minutes.
- Using a clean dish towel (or paper towels), firmly press out as much liquid as possible.
- Return cauliflower crumbs to the large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and egg whites. Thoroughly mix.
- Evenly form into 18 balls (about 1½ tbsp. each), and place on the baking sheet, evenly spaced.
- Brush the tops with more egg whites, if desired.
- Bake until tops are golden brown and insides are cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
Gluten-free, low-fat, and high in protein…these bagel bites are your answer to a quick, healthy, back to school (or work!) breakfast option. You’re getting everything you need all in an easy to pack/transport food.
What I like about them is that they are so easy to munch on the run and you can even top/spread them with your favorite bagel toppings! I like a bit of butter and extra cinnamon on top of mine. 🙂
So yes, back to school season is coming up quick…but things don’t have to be all bad! We can look forward to embracing this time of year well prepared with yummy food to fuel our busy days ahead!
What are your favorite quick breakfasts or snacks to pack for busy days?
Are you heading back to school in some capacity this fall?
What’s your favorite thing to top bagels with?
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sarah says
How many egg whites? And when would you add the cinnamon since it says not to add the seasoning…?
Healthy Helper says
So sorry! A few errors on my part!!! ALL FIXED!! 😀
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says
Yay! Thanks, can’t wait to try!
Rachel says
If I can’t use eggs. Due to allergy. What do you recommend? Thanks
Healthy Helper says
Unfortunately the eggs are necessary for these!!!
Roseann Hampton says
These sound easy and healthy! Thanks!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks lovely!! Enjoy!!
Ewa says
This is such an awesome recipe. My kids love cinnamon. They look like something my kids would really enjoy! And the cauliflower!!! Haha… What a great sneaky way to feed them veggies!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks so much Ewa!!! Love your name by the way!
Emily Swanson says
I love easy breakfast options; these sound so good, and that was fun that you added cauliflower!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks Em! Let me know if you try these!!
[email protected] says
I just made bagel bites with cauliflower, I guess great minds think a like, or at least foodie minds! These look great, i made everything flavored, jalepeno cheese, and some other sweat ones but i didn’t make this cinnamon classic! yummy, and of course my pictures can’t touch yours with a 10mile pole! beautiful as always
Healthy Helper says
Haha great minds do think alike!! I can’t wait to see yours!!
Debra Klein says
What a creative breakfast idea!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks so much Debra!!
Jenni says
These look SO delicious!! I am sure I would eat way more than my fair share! 🙂
Healthy Helper says
Haha me too! I eat SOOOO many whenever I make them!! So easy to snack on.
[email protected] A Dash of Cinnamon says
You are so good at hiding veggies in random recipes haha I love it. Good work! I agree, having a quick breakfast ready is key.
Healthy Helper says
Aww thanks, love!! Let me know if you like these!!
Elle says
I made this today… added a bit of Stevia. The batter looked a bit wet so I spread into a cake pan and baked and made squares. Very nice! I likely did not squeeze enough moisture out of the cauliflower. My bad!
Healthy Helper says
Thank you SO MUCH for trying them, Elle!! This makes me so happy! Glad you liked them!!
Karen Dennis says
These look great, will definitely give them a try#[email protected]_karendennis
Healthy Helper says
Thanks so much Karen!! I appreciate you stopping by!
Miz Helen says
Your Cinnamon Bagel Bites look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a fantastic week!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Healthy Helper says
Thanks Helen!! Let me know when you try them!!
Nancy W says
I’m going to have to try these! They look amazing! Stopping by from the What’s For Diner Link Up!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks for stopping by Nancy!!!
Amanda says
These sound like the PERFECT make ahead breakfast or snack. Thanks for linking up to the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday – don’t forget to join us for this weeks linky party!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks Amanda!!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Link party!
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your post is one of The Top Ten on Full Plate Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate! Come Back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Healthy Helper says
Thanks so much Helen!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!
Healthy Helper says
Thanks so much, Helen!!