When it comes to sweeter bagels, we're often tempted to eat them sans toppings, except maybe for some melted butter across a toasty split top. However, a little effort can transform a humble, sweet bagel into a masterpiece of flavor. If you have the time to make yourself a quick breakfast, these sweet bagels pair well with a lot of easy toppings that can go a long way.
Here's some of our favorite things to pair with our wide selection of sweeter tasting bagels.
This bagel has the intersect of fruit and spice covered, meaning you should skip conflicting flavors like yogurt or berries, but it doesn't rule out coffee. If you're a fan of pumpkin spice lattes or specialty coffees, this bagel will get you in the mood for the holidays.
A classic bagel flavor, beloved by the younger set. Luckily, blueberry bagels pair particularly well with cream cheese and yogurt, which are both completely guilt-free additions to your bagel.
Like Apple Cinnamon, this bagel is quite rich already. You can get away with just having a coffee to go along with it. However, it goes well with nut butters, which highlight the cinnamon flavor. If you feel like having a cheat morning, some unsalted butter and a sprinkling of sugar also go well with this bagel.
This bagel will keep you fueled and ready to tackle any morning, but pairing it with jam isn't a bad idea. Cranberry mixes well with other berry flavors like strawberry and raspberry, and you can add some cold cream cheese or yogurt for an extra wake-up call.
A fan-favorite of our sweet bagels, and for good reason! This bagel is perfect with honey or syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream and berries goes a long way too. It's a quicker, easier version of the classic breakfast, and it pairs well with the same thing. You can even add a sprinkling of powdered sugar for good measure.
Sweet bagels are a great way to start your morning on a cheerful note, without cheating your entire diet. Even if you do decide to have a delicious morning, you can make up for the extra calories later. Live a little, and enjoy a fresh, sweet New Yorker Bagel with the toppings of your choice.
FAQs
Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
However, it goes well with nut butters, which highlight the cinnamon flavor. If you feel like having a cheat morning, some unsalted butter and a sprinkling of sugar also go well with this bagel.
What to put on a blueberry bagel besides cream cheese? ›
Looking to add some protein and nutty flavor to your blueberry bagel? Then grab a jar of your favorite nut butter like almond, cashew, or peanut. With that base layer, you can add on bagel toppings like sliced bananas and honey or even some mini chocolate chips for the little bagel lovers in your family.
What goes well on a blueberry bagel? ›
Blueberry Bagel Toppings
Cream Cheese and Honey — A classic combo! The cool, mildly tangy cream cheese nicely contrasts with the sweet blueberry bagels. Mascarpone and Honey — Mascarpone is a rich, slightly sweet spreadable cheese often used when making desserts like cannoli or tiramisu.
What do New Yorkers put on their bagels? ›
A bagel is an iconic New York food. It's a round bread, with a hole in the middle, savory, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It's topped with seasonings and traditionally filled with cream cheese and smoked fish. It's most known as a breakfast item but can be eaten at brunch or lunch time.
How do you jazz up a bagel? ›
Bagels make great, chewy sandwiches.
- eggs with ham or bacon and dressing of choice.
- pastrami or corned beef with Russian dressing or mustard or whatever.
- egg salad.
- tuna salad.
- Avocado and egg.
- smoked salmon, thin-sliced onions and capers.
Bagels and lox is one of the best Jewish deli favorites and usually consists of an open-faced or ring-shaped bread piece known as a bagel that is topped with thinly sliced red onions, cream cheese, briny capers, and lox. A lox bagel is typically eaten for breakfast and includes both a bagel and lox.
What is the best syrup for bagels? ›
Boiling and baking the bagels
Adding a tablespoon of malted barley syrup or honey to the water will help with the colour and shine of the crust. I prefer to use honey but I have also boiled bagels in plain water too. Fill a large wide pot with water and add your honey or barley malt syrup and bring to a boil.
How do you make bagels more interesting? ›
Eight bagel toppings to try beyond just cream cheese
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip Bagel. ...
- Jalapeño Popper Bagel. ...
- Honey Pecan Bagel. ...
- Everything Reuben Bagel. ...
- Berry Cream Cheese Bagel. ...
- White Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Bagel. ...
- Pesto Egg in a Hole Bagel. ...
- Bacon, Tomato & Alfredo Bagel Melt.
Bring your bagel A-game with these savory (and delicious) combos:
- Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel + Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese. ...
- Asiago Bagel + Bacon and Chive Cream Cheese. ...
- Everything Bagel + Plain Cream Cheese. ...
- Sesame Bagel + Veggie Cream Cheese. ...
- Cinnamon Raisin Crunch Bagel + Whipped Butter.
Try one of these tasty dough boys for lunch or a hearty snack.
- 01 of 06. Bagel With Ricotta and Strawberries. ...
- 02 of 06. Bagel With Cream Cheese, Apple, and Honey. ...
- 03 of 06. Bagel With Avocado and Radish. ...
- 04 of 06. Chicken, Sprouts, and Provolone Sandwich. ...
- 05 of 06. Bagel With Prosciutto, Tomato, and Gruyère. ...
- 06 of 06.
So many ways to enjoy Cinnamon Swirl Bagels
These bagels deliver an abundance of flavor. Simply toast and add butter or cream cheese to enjoy.
Does cream cheese taste good on a cinnamon raisin bagel? ›
New York-style bagel dough contains granulated sugar, and that's whether it's a cinnamon raisin bagel or an everything bagel. Therefore when you put scallion cream cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel, therefore, the flavors are just as complimentary as if you were to add it to any other savory bagel.
Does peanut butter taste good on cinnamon raisin bagel? ›
I have these cinnamon raisin bagels from Couples Bakery. with some peanut butter, banana and cinnamon. Look how perfect. Delicious.
How do you eat cinnamon raisin bread? ›
The sweetness of the cinnamon and raisins combined with the smooth creaminess of the cream cheese makes for a delicious change of pace lunch or snack! Feel free to add a little raspberry or blueberry jam to your sandwich, or even peanut butter!!! YUMMY!"
