If you’re craving a cozy fall breakfast that feels like a treat but still keeps you on track, you’re going to love these pumpkin chocolate chip protein bagels! Made right in the air fryer, they’re soft, slightly sweet, and packed with protein — the perfect balance of healthy and delicious.

These bagels take less than 15 minutes to make and taste like something you’d find at your favorite coffee shop… only lighter, cleaner, and full of pumpkin spice goodness.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & easy: No yeast, no rising, and no oven required
• High protein: Great for a filling breakfast or post-workout snack
• Perfectly spiced: Pumpkin + cinnamon + mini chocolate chips = fall perfection
• Kid-approved: Sweet, soft, and fun to make together
• Meal-prep friendly: Freeze and reheat in minutes

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make these pumpkin protein bagels:

• 30 g all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour if skipping baking powder)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 25 g protein powder (Clean Simple Eats Vanilla)
• 30 g pumpkin puree
• 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)
• Pinch of salt & a little sweetener (optional)
• Optional: Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Tip: For a softer, bakery-style texture, mix gently until the dough just comes together, don’t over-knead.

How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Bagels in the Air Fryer

These come together fast! Here’s how:

1. Mix dry ingredients
   In a small bowl, combine flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add wet ingredients
   Stir in pumpkin puree and 1-2 tablespoons of water. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Fold in chocolate chips
   Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
4. Shape the bagels
   Pour out the dough on to parchment paper. Shape a hole in the middle to form the bagel.
5. Air fry
   Lightly spray your air fryer basket with oil. Air fry bagels at 350°F (180°C) for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and firm to the touch.
6. Cool & enjoy!
   Let the bagels cool for a few minutes before topping with glaze or cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

Approximate macros:

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 23g
• Carbs: 36g
• Fat: 5g

Perfect for a macro-friendly breakfast, snack, or pre-workout bite

Indgredients that Make this Pumpkin Protein Bagel Delicious!

Clean Simple Eats Simply Vanilla protein powder is my favorite protein powder for baking. It tastes delicious and doesn’t leave a weird after taste. I also find that I don’t need to add extra sweetener when I use Clean Simple Eats. Also, Clean Simple Eats never hurts my tummy!

I love Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin. It is all natural and has no preservatives. Pumpkin adds most of the moisture for my protein pumpkin bagel. This is a pantry staple for me!

Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Bagels

Ways to Enjoy Your Pumpkin Bagels

• Don’t overcrowd your air fryer.
• Check at halfway through cooking; some air fryers cook faster than others.
• or spray lightly to prevent sticking.
• Store in an airtight container up to 3 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
• Reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes for that fresh-baked feel.

Ways to Enjoy Your Pumpkin Bagel

• Spread with almond butter or cream cheese for a quick breakfast.
• Top with Greek yogurt and cinnamon for extra protein.
• Slice and toast, then drizzle with pumpkin spice glaze.
• Pair with a hot coffee or pumpkin latte for a cozy fall morning.
• Add to lunchboxes for a protein-packed snack.

Final Thoughts

These pumpkin chocolate chip protein bagels are the perfect mix of cozy fall flavor and healthy, high-protein goodness. They’re soft, sweet, and satisfying; the kind of breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels you all morning long.

Make a batch for your week, freeze extras, and enjoy pumpkin season one delicious bite at a time!

If you make these, tag me on Instagram @thisOriginalMom I’d love to see your fall creations! 🍂