Heart-Healthy Jalapeno Cheese Bagel
Spice up your snack game with this Heart-Healthy Jalapeno Cheese Bagel, a vibrant and flavorful twist on an indulgent favorite. Packed with whole grains from a wholesome wheat bagel, reduced-fat cream cheese, and a touch of heat from fresh jalapeno slices, this recipe is both satisfying and kind to your heart. Low-fat mozzarella provides a creamy, melted topping, while nutrient-rich avocado and spinach add fresh, buttery and crisp notes. A quick 10-minute prep and 5-minute bake make it an effortless yet delicious option for breakfast, lunch, or a mid-day boost. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a cheesy treat with lighter, heart-smart ingredients, this jalapeno cheese bagel is proof that healthy and indulgent can coexist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Whole wheat bagel
- 2 tablespoons Reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 Fresh jalapeno, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 Avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the whole wheat bagel in half and lay the halves on a baking sheet.
Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of reduced-fat cream cheese on each half of the bagel.
Place fresh jalapeno slices on top of the cream cheese. Adjust the number of slices based on your spice preference.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of low-fat mozzarella cheese over the jalapeno slices on each bagel half.
Lightly spray a top layer of olive oil over the bagel halves to help the cheese brown without adding too much fat.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the bagels from the oven and top with slices of avocado and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.
Serve immediately, enjoy your heart-healthy jalapeno cheese bagel!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
