Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels
These pumpernickel bagels combine earthy rye and whole-wheat flour with the deep, bittersweet notes of molasses, unsweetened cocoa, and instant coffee. Caraway seeds add a warm, lightly spiced aroma, making them a distinctive choice for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty sandwich with your favorite toppings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves13
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine warm water, whole-wheat flour, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to froth and bubble, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Mix rye flour, molasses, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, coffee granules, caraway seeds, and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and all-purpose flour. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl.
- 3
Transfer dough to greased bowl; cover with a warm damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- 5
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Divide dough into 13 pieces; shape into balls. Press a hole into the center of each dough ball; pull dough to form a 1-inch hole in the center, keeping dough about 1/2-inch thick. Drop dough circles into boiling water, 3 or 4 at a time. Boil each side for 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain for about 1 minute. Arrange boiled bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake bagels in the preheated oven until just starting to brown on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 234.94 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.08 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 51.08 g 19%
- Total Fat 2.02 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 37.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 10.78 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 22.88 g --
- Added Sugars 13.2 g High 26%
- Calcium 39.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.46 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 278.41 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.63 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels is made with 11 ingredients and serves 13. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Caraway Seed, and Instant Coffee. Each serving provides about 234.94 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Caraway Seed, Instant Coffee, Molasses. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels healthy?
- Dark Rye Pumpernickel Bagels has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 234.94 calories and 5.08 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 13.2 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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