Red Velvet Bagel Bombs (High Protein, Nut-Free)

Here's what you'll need:

❤️ 1 cups all-purpose flour

❤️ 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

❤️ 2 tbsp red beet powder (can sub with cocoa powder + add red food coloring)

❤️ 2 tsp baking powder

❤️ ¼ tsp baking soda

❤️ ½ tsp salt

❤️ 2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice

❤️ 1 cup greek yogurt

❤️ ¼ cup Red Velvet Granola Butter® (for filling)

❤️ Cream cheese (for filling)

❤️ 1 egg + 1 tbsp water, for egg wash (for topping)

❤️ Optional: 2 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Here's what you'll do:

❤️ Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

❤️ In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, red beet powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sweetener until well combined.

❤️ Add in the greek yogurt and mix until fully incorporated.

❤️ Lay the dough on a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball.

❤️ Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces, and form each piece into a ball.

❤️ Flatten each ball of dough out and put ~1 tsp of the GB in the middle of each. Then, place ~1 tsp of cream cheese on top of the GB in each.

❤️ Fold the sides over the filling, pinch them together, and use your hands to shape into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

❤️ In a small bowl, beat the egg and water together for the egg wash.

❤️ Brush the egg wash on top of each bagel, then sprinkle the coarse sugar sugar on top if desired.

❤️ Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!