Protein Bites with Cream Cheese and Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Recipe
Delicious and wholesome Protein Bites made with gluten-free flour, protein powder, and Greek yogurt, filled with creamy cream cheese and seasoned with Everything But The Bagel seasoning. These bites are air-fried to golden perfection, making for a nutritious and satisfying snack that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 10 protein bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 scoop (30g) unflavored protein powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ⅔ cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, for egg wash)
Fillings and Toppings
- 10 tsp cream cheese (about 1 tsp per bite)
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, protein powder, and a pinch of salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Add Greek yogurt: Mix in the plain unsweetened Greek yogurt until a sticky dough forms, ensuring the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Divide and shape dough: Lightly flour your working surface, then divide the dough into 10 equal pieces, rolling each piece into a ball.
- Fill with cream cheese: Flatten each ball gently and place approximately 1 teaspoon of cream cheese in the center of each flattened dough piece.
- Seal and reshape: Carefully fold the dough over the cream cheese filling, sealing it and reshaping each into a smooth ball to encase the filling completely.
- Apply egg wash and season: Brush each ball with the optional egg wash or lightly spray with oil, then sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning over them for extra flavor and texture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and preheat it for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry the bites: Place the prepared bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until they are golden brown on the outside.
- Cool and serve: Remove the protein bites from the air fryer, let them cool slightly for safe handling, and enjoy them warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and cream cheese with vegan alternatives.
- You can omit the egg wash if avoiding eggs; spraying with oil works well to help seasoning adhere.
- Ensure the bites are sealed tightly to prevent cream cheese from leaking during air frying.
- These bites can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for a crispy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; other spice blends can be used as alternatives to Everything But The Bagel.
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