High Protein Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this High Protein Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox recipe—a nutritious twist on a timeless favorite. Featuring high-protein bagels, silky cream cheese, and luxurious smoked salmon, this dish delivers a balanced blend of flavors and textures. The addition of briny capers, crisp red onion, and fragrant fresh dill brings complexity to every bite, while a squeeze of lemon brightens the palate. Perfect for those looking to savor a protein-packed, gourmet meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe can be customized with arugula or mixed greens for an extra fresh touch. Whether you’re hosting a special breakfast or treating yourself to a classic indulgence, this lox bagel promises indulgence with every bite. Keywords: high-protein bagel, cream cheese and lox, smoked salmon recipe, brunch ideas, quick breakfast recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces high-protein bagel
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese
- 8 ounces lox (smoked salmon)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 cup optional: arugula or mixed greens
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) or set a toaster to its bagel setting.
Slice the high-protein bagels in half horizontally. Place them on a baking sheet, cut side up, and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and crisp.
Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese on each half of the toasted bagels. Ensure an even layer for optimal flavor.
Layer 2 ounces of lox over the cream cheese on each bagel half, distributing evenly.
Sprinkle capers evenly over the lox, about 1 tablespoon per bagel half.
Add a few slices of red onion on top of the lox and capers. Adjust the amount to taste.
Season each bagel half with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Garnish with fresh dill sprigs for an herbaceous touch.
Serve with lemon wedges for drizzling to enhance flavors with a citrus note.
Optionally, add a small handful of arugula or mixed greens for extra texture and flavor, placing them on top of the lox before closing the bagel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 3824 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 92.8 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.8 mcg | 194% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1368 mg | 29% | |
*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.
