Protein Bagels with Orange Lentil Flour

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp flax seeds
• 6 tbsp water (for the flax seeds)
• 1 cup orange lentil flour
• 1 cup protein powder (I use mung bean protein powder)
• Protein yogurt (I used a soy-based yogurt)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Za'atar
• Red paprika
• 1/2 cup water
• Coarse salt and za'atar, for topping

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. 2Grind the whole flax seeds into a powder in a spice grinder.
3. 3Transfer the flax powder to a small bowl, add 6 tbsp water and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
4. 4In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients together with the rested flax seeds until you get a smooth dough.
5. 5Shape into bagels however you like.
6. 6Sprinkle coarse salt and plenty of za'atar on top.
7. 7Lower the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 20-25 minutes.