This copy-cat recipe for Panera’s Cinnamon Crunch Bagel is made healthier with NO butter and uses whole wheat flour, but has ALL the flavour and crunch!
Well, you guys.
It happened.
I HAVE VACATED THE PREMESIS OF “Early 20’s” and have now reached “MID 20’s”
It was my birthday yesterday, and I turned the ripe old age of 24.
I think that my next purchase will be a cane. Whaddayathink? Good life investment?
BETTER YET. A scooter. Because I am the worlds laziest active person, and I hate any sort of movement outside of my time in the gym.
Just keepin’ it real here on FFF.
You may have seen all the surprise birthday events if you follow me on Instagram, but Imma recap them for you anyway.
We actually celebrated on Saturday, since Sunday is an early to bed work night…and we happen to be about 87 years old, and go to bed around 8:30-9pm.
Judge us.
Anyway.
So. We hit the gym Saturday morning and then BASICALLY RIGHT AFTER he took me to this place where someone teaches you to paint a picture.
And you drink white wine cocktails while doing it. I’m not even much for wine…especially when it’s 11am and I just worked out 30 mins ago.
But, rules are meant to be broke on birthdays. Here are our beautiful, wine-induced photos.
AND THEN, he took me to a super swanky mall and let me SHOP. <— He is a keeper.
Post shopping we went to this funky little joint where they served equally funky cocktails and small plates of food. We shared some goat cheese, sage and chicken endive boats, harissa lamb meatballs, seven spice shrimp and a hash with octopus, chorizo and Marcona almonds. We were unsure about the last one.
Until we tried it. Taste buds? Consider yourself BOOM.
Obviously there was white chocolate cheesecake for dessert. And a Pumpkin Chai gluten free cupcake. Because I couldn’t decide which one. So? BOTH.
On my actual Birthday, we OBVI went to Ihop for whole wheat pancakes, (he got healthy gluten free samoa scones with Greek yogurt) and then binge watched movies all day.
Needless to say, I had a fab weekend.
Wow, that was A LOT about me…how was your weekend?! Please tell me that you did something that was ALL SORTS of fun?!
If you didn’t, and even if you did, I have something fun for you to do today!
MAKE YOUR OWN CINNAMON CRUNCH BAGELS. Like, you know, those AMAZING ones from Panera?
EX-CE-PT you get to make them with whole wheaty and coconut oily goodness.
Yeahhhhhh I did.
Now. Bagels are a little bit of a challenge. Which I like. Hence the creation.
However, I included some REALLY HIDEOUS process steps for you that were taken in my zero-natural-light kitchen not with fancy cameras.
Sorry about that.
But, I figured I could just hypnotize you by that crunchy, swirly topping and you wouldn’t even notice.
Was I right? Please say yes.
These bagels were the first thing that I tried when I took my legal-alien-resident self down to America and finally got to try Panera.
And then I wanted to eat them for all the evers that were left of my life. Along side the Panera Power Chicken Hummus Salad.
And now I can. And so can you!
Bagel Twins!
Make sure to also check out the Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Recipe over on Food Fanatic!
Want more Cinnamon Goodness?
Pumpkin Cheesecake Stuffed Sugar Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Cinnamon “Sugar” Muffins
Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and That says
That is my favorite kind of Panera bagel. Can’t wait to try! Hope you had a fabulous birthday! Can’t wait to see how you incorporate your new toy!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Christine!! 😀 You must try making these!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Oh my gosh you’re such an old lady! 😉 Wait until you hit 30. Everyone gets all anxious about 30, I didn’t care. 40? not so much. I love that you made a healthy bagel. I might come live with you. 😉
Taylor Kiser says
I have definitely heard horror stories about turning 40….but 30 doesn’t seem TOO bad too me 😉
Thanks Dorothy..I would love to share my kitchen with you 😉
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
Cinnamon crunch bagels are my favorite! I would love to try this version. Happy Birthday too! I’m a little scared about the cane, seeing as I’ll be joining you in the mid-twenties club in a few months.
Taylor Kiser says
Trust me, it isn’t SO BAD, you can get stylish canes 😉
Thanks so much Mallory!
Matea says
This reminds me of the cereal Cinnamon Toast crunch–but in bagel form!
Taylor Kiser says
And Cinnamon Toast Crunch is delish amIright? 😉 Thanks Matea!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I LOVE copycat recipes- well, trying to copy recipes from fast food places etc- I actually have the silly Panera bread jingle in my head.
This looks insane and puts cinnamon toast crunch to shame. SHAME. Glad you had a good birthday. Wine at 11? Standard.
Taylor Kiser says
Wait…they have a jingle? How do I not know this as I am copying their recipes?!
Considering I ADORE that cereal, I am taking that as a huge compliment.
Thanks for not judging my wine drinking. Really though, if if I had it my way..it would have been vodka 🙂
[email protected] says
Happy late birthday!! 😉 It sounds like you had a fabulous birthday weekend. Your hubby is super sweet for planning it! And these bagels need to happen in my kitchen very very soon-yummmm!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Jocelyn! He’s a keeper!
Renee says
Wonder if you can make these with either coconut flour or almond flour instead of wheat flour? Wheat is really bad for you. I guess I will try to use one of the above flours with the cake flour and see how they turn out.
Renee says
I meant bread four not cake flour. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Renee! I can tell you without a doubt that any non wheat flour will NOT work here. They are not directly interchangeable at all. You would have to alter other ingredients which I have not done Sorry! Wanted to let you know before you end up with a huge mess. If you do some alterations and get it work, please let me know! Thanks 🙂
Renee says
Thank you so much! If I am bored one day I might do some alterations…if I don’t come up with a huge mess, I will for sure let you know!! I am always changing and messing around with recipes!
Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
You are so so welcome! I like messing around with recipes I find too, so definitely let me know you’re findings!
Catherine says
Dear Taylor, These bagels look wonderful. These would be wonderful in the morning with coffee…that actually sounds quite perfect to me! Happy belated birthday..what a fun surprise! Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. xo, Catherine
Taylor Kiser says
THank you Catherine, and you too!