# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups bread flour
02 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup warm water at 110°F
07 - 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing
→ Mix-ins
08 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
→ Water Bath
09 - 2 quarts water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
→ Peanut Butter Drizzle
11 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
12 - 2 tablespoons milk, dairy or plant-based
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, vanilla protein powder, granulated sugar, instant dry yeast, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - Add warm water and melted butter to the dry mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, incorporating all flour from the bowl.
03 - Knead by hand or with a dough hook attachment for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
04 - Gently knead in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough without breaking them down.
05 - Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm location for 30 to 40 minutes until nearly doubled in volume.
06 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Punch down risen dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Shape each into a tight ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch to form a bagel shape with a 1 to 1.5 inch hole.
08 - Bring 2 quarts water and honey or brown sugar to a gentle boil in a wide pot, stirring until the sweetener dissolves.
09 - Working in batches to avoid crowding, boil bagels for 30 seconds on each side. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer boiled bagels to the prepared baking sheet.
10 - Brush the surface of each boiled bagel lightly with melted butter.
11 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until bagels achieve a golden brown exterior. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before glazing.
12 - In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, milk, and maple syrup or honey until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
13 - Drizzle peanut butter mixture over cooled bagels using a spoon or pastry bag. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
