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When trying to lose weight, it might seem like the best method is to cut out your favorite high-calorie foods. However, in reality, a super restrictive diet could end up doing more harm than good. Plus, it will be very difficult to stick to a meal plan that is full of foods that don’t like.
With that in mind, instead of cutting out all of your favorite foods, try switching to healthier alternatives instead.
Bagels are one breakfast staple that many diets label as "bad" for weight loss. However, that does not mean you have to cut them out entirely.
With this simple hack, you can eat as many bagels as you'd like without worrying about offsetting your weight loss goals.
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This simple bagel recipe from Weight Watchers is the perfect way to satisfy your bagel cravings.
Plus, it only has a couple of ingredients and under an hour of cooking time, so it's easy for anyone to start incorporating into their diet.
Plus, it's easy to fit into any weight loss diet.
According to Popsugar, this recipe has fewer calories and more protein; both can help boost weight loss. The article explains that these bagels have "roughly 170 calories, with about 27 grams of carbs and 14 grams of protein."
Ready to make these weight loss friendly bagels? Keep reading for the recipe.
What You'll Need: 1 cup self-rising flour, plus more for kneading (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tsp baking powder + ¾ tsp salt); 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; optional toppings include cinnamon, Everything But The Bagel seasoning, and raising
Full Instructions: WW