Check out these 4 ideas for healthy bagel toppings - two sweet and two savory - for a whole lot of breakfast-time deliciousness throughout the week!
This post is sponsored by ALDI. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
We are *this* close to the long Memorial Day weekend!! I can practically taste it!
We are staying in town but plan to spend lots of our time at the pool. Probably do some double days - go in the late morning (if it’s warm enough) and play for a bit. Either pack lunch or come home for it, let J take a little nap, then head back over in the afternoon.
I’m thinking we’ll have a movie night with the kiddos, too. They’ll be exhausted after all the sunshine and swimming, and it’s always nice to cuddle up on the sofa with them. 💗
But let's talk food.
Today, I’m not bringing you a burger for the weekend (but see my cheddar chicken burgers or Greek turkey burgers or spicy pork burgers with mango salsa if you need some grilling inspiration), I’m bringing you ALL the healthy bagel toppings!
Bagels were a favorite of mine growing up, and I was not picky. Just give me a bagel and something delicious on top. 😋
Cream cheese, sure (and especially my homemade veggie cream cheese), but I like to get a little more adventurous. Cause you know me and toppings. 😉
So today, I’m bringing you 4 different versions of healthy bagel toppings.
These fun bites were inspired by my recent trip to ALDI where I loaded up on all kinds of delicious eats. I already made you my brown rice with spinach and Parmesan, made with a quick cook brown rice. It’s been saving me at dinnertime ever since - love how fast I can make it!
And while I was there, I picked up some L’Oven Fresh 100% Whole Wheat Mini Bagels. You know I’m going with all whole grains. I also love that these are free of high fructose corn syrup and that ALDI does such a great job of calling out healthier options.
You should check them out too! Find an ALDI near you and get your shopping on!
I have a confession though.
I made these healthy bagel toppings — all 4 of them — in the middle of the day to take pictures when there’s good light. But then I had all of these delicious breakfast bagels spread out in front of me in the kitchen…
So I had to sample them. ALL of them. I called it lunch that day but, wow, it was a serious feast of breakfast bagels!
I think I may have to do it again soon. 😉
Now, I’ve got some quick notes, tips and substitutions coming up on healthy bagel toppings. Just tryin’ to be helpful.
If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.
Notes on healthy bagel toppings:
- Servings: I wrote the recipes below for 2 bagels each (2 servings), but you can adjust to make just one bagel or to make lots.
- Cheese: Feel free to sub your favorite cheese for the cheesy eggs. We’re partial to mozzarella in our eggs, but cheddar or Monterey Jack would be great too.
- Protein: You can also use bacon instead of the chicken breakfast sausages if you prefer.
- Fruit: Feel free to substitute your favorite berries — or use whatever is in season — for the cream cheese and berries breakfast bagels.
- Fried egg: I used one fried egg per person in the spinach and mushroom breakfast bagels, but you could certainly use two eggs per person and top each bagel half with a fried egg.
- Spicy: I absolutely top the savory egg bagels with hot sauce and highly recommend you do the same! 👌
- Peanut butter: You can of course substitute almond butter or cashew butter if you don’t do peanut butter or have an allergy. Or try Nutella for a fun chocolate twist!
As you can see, there are lots of ways to use what you have on hand.
And of course, feel free to improvise and come up with your own favorite combinations!
The sky is the limit.
This one here might be one of my very favorites. 👇 It's definitely what I gravitate toward when I don't know what else to make.
You can't beat some peanut butter and banana goodness, and the chia seeds and drizzle of honey just take it over the top.
If you've got other ideas to share, please leave a comment below. We can all use some more inspiration!
I hope your weekend includes lazy mornings, sunny afternoons, plenty of delicious food, and lots of love and laughter. 💕
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
P.S. I won’t be posting on Monday due to the holiday, but I’ll be back on Tuesday with a delicious salad bowl that you MUST see!
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Healthy Bagel Toppings, 4 ways
These 4 ideas for healthy bagel toppings - two sweet and two savory - make for a whole lot of breakfast time deliciousness throughout the week!
Ingredients
For the eggs and sausage bagels:
- 2 whole wheat mini bagels
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 links chicken breakfast sausages
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the spinach and mushroom bagels:
- 2 whole wheat mini bagels
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz. cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the cream cheese and berries bagels:
- 2 whole wheat mini bagels
- 2 oz. cream cheese (I use reduced fat)
- Handful of assorted berries: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
- Drizzle of honey
For the peanut butter and banana bagels:
- 2 whole wheat mini bagels
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 small banana, sliced
- Sprinkle of chia seeds
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
For the egg and sausage bagels:
- Toast bagels.
- Heat a pan over medium-low heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Crack eggs in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until well combined. Add a splash of water, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and whisk again.
- Pour eggs into pan and cook over medium-low heat until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add cheese when eggs are almost finished cooking and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat chicken sausages in a small pan over medium heat until heated through and slightly seared. Remove to a cutting board and slice. (You can also heat these in the same pan as the eggs once they are mostly cooked. Just move them to the side to make room.)
- Top each bagel half with cheesy scrambled eggs and slices of sausage. Serve hot.
For the spinach and mushroom bagels:
- Toast bagels.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until most of the moisture has been drawn out and evaporated. Add spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir until the spinach is mostly wilted.
- Push veggies to the side and crack eggs into pan. (You can spray with non-stick cooking spray or use a bit more olive oil or butter if desired.) Fry eggs until desired degree of doneness. (You can flip them over to cook the tops if you prefer. You can also put a top on the pan to help the tops cook/steam a bit.) Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pile spinach and mushrooms on each bagel half and top with a fried egg. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.
For the cream cheese and berries bagels:
- Toast bagels.
- Spread cream cheese over each bagel half. Top with assorted berries and drizzle with honey.
For the peanut butter and banana bagels:
- Toast bagels.
- Spread peanut butter over each bagel half. Top with banana slices, sprinkle with chia seeds and drizzle with honey.
Notes
Servings: I wrote these recipes for 2 bagels for each flavor (so each one is 2 servings), but you can adjust to make just one or to make lots.
Cheese: Feel free to sub your favorite cheese for the cheesy eggs. We’re partial to mozzarella in our eggs but cheddar or Monterey Jack would be great too.
Protein: You can also use bacon or sausage patties instead of the chicken breakfast sausages if you prefer.
Fruit: And feel free to substitute your favorite berries — or use whatever is in season — for the cream cheese and berries breakfast bagels.
Fried egg: I used one fried egg per person in the spinach and mushroom breakfast bagels, but you could certainly use two and top each bagel half with a fried egg.
Spicy: I top the savory egg bagels with hot sauce and highly recommend you do the same. 👌
Peanut butter: You can substitute almond butter or cashew butter if you don’t do peanut butter or have an allergy. Or try it with Nutella!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 bagelAmount Per Serving: Calories: 160
The nutritional values will vary depending on which bagel toppings you make.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Sounds like you have a great weekend, planned! But then again, you always have fantastic weekends planned! We aren't going out of town for the holiday either, it's always too crowded at the beach or wherever. Pool time and movies sounds great! Anyways, I'm a huuuuuge fan of bagels, although my waistline would like me to not be. Lol. Loooving these toppings! So delicious and fun! I want all four! Cheers, friend!
Kathryn
Totally agree - we're beating the traffic and avoiding the crowds 🙌 And yup, you should definitely do all 4 of these! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! XO
Deanna Segrave-Daly
All such great ideas - maybe one of these will get my daughter out of her peanut butter bagel rut 🙂
Kathryn
Haha, can't blame her - a peanut butter bagel is pretty amazing! Maybe she could just add different toppings to that at first... banana slices, chia seeds, berries... and maybe she'll want to move on and experiment with other combinations 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay for fun weekends! I do really enjoy bagels, but don't eat that often and every time I see one I think 'I want one asap, toasted and smothered in cream cheese.. I am lovin' these mini ones and, like you, you know I'm a huge fan of toppings (and hot sauce 😉 ). I can completely understand why you ate all of them. After all, quality control, right 🙂 ? Love that you mixed it up here and makes me think of trying new ways to enjoy them rather than the usual. Cheers to a great week, my friend! XO
Kathryn
Mini bagels are definitely the way to go! And while I normally do just one of these at a time, I sure did enjoy that lunch feast 😉 Hope you have a wonderful week! XO
Luci's Morsels
These look so tasty! Love the idea of fruit and cream cheese on the bagel together, definitely have to give it a try!
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Kathryn
Oh you will love it! It's a regular go-to for us! ❤️
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I am gushing a little over those mini bagels! So cute. I will need to find some for breakfast for me and my boys and try out some of these toppings! Hope your Memorial Day weekend was great!
Kathryn
Thanks Katherine! They are definitely fun for a new breakfast idea! Hope you and the boys enjoy them! XO
Stephanie
With the mushroom and spinach bagel, you mention putting mushrooms in the pan with the sauce. What sauce are you referring to?
Kathryn Doherty
Oh sorry, that was a typo - it should have read to add the mushrooms and "sauté" them until the moisture has been drawn out. Sauté not sauce! Just fixed it - thanks and I hope you enjoy!
Marcie McGuire
Your breakfast recipes sound delicious. One question…
When you say two mini bagels do you mean one bagel cut in half or two whole bagels?
Kathryn Doherty
Hi Marcie! No, these are mini bagels, which are smaller than regular sized bagels. You can see a picture of them in the original bag in the post above and see the difference. However, you could certainly make any of these combinations for a regular sized bagel; you might just need to adjust the quantities. Hope that helps!