I am all about pizza in any shape or form. On a pita, in a pocket made out of a tortilla, on stale Italian bread, and now on a bagel!
All of these options are super delicious and only take a few minutes to throw together.
You can keep it classic with just sauce and cheese or get as ambitious as you want with the toppings.
Fueling notes:
- Per bagel (without extra toppings) this recipe packs 32 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, and 4 g of fat, and 2 g of fiber
- Pre-workout: have at least 2 hours before your session to give you enough time to digest. Add extra carbs or have a pre-session carb snack if possible.
- Post-workout: this recipe has the ideal 3-4:1 ratio of carbs to protein! Have post-workout meal within 1-2 hours of your session.
The Stuff
- 1 bagel
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Other Toppings:
- Veggies
- Onions, green onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, fresh garlic, spinach, olives, peppers, broccoli
- Protein
- Cooked chicken (pro tip: put under the cheese so it doesn’t dry out)
- Sausage (chicken or regular)
- Ham or bacon (turkey or regular)
- Shrimp
- Extras
- Bleu or goat cheese (SO freakin good)
- Dollops of ricotta cheese
- Spices like onion or garlic powder and red pepper flakes
The Steps
- If you’ll be using an oven, preheat it to 350 degrees. You can also use a toaster oven or a skillet + lid.
- You probably know how to make a pizza, but just in case: spread the sauce on the pita then add the cheese and toppings.
- Cook for around 10 minutes in the oven or toaster oven or for about 3-5 minutes on low heat in a covered skillet until the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy your mini piece of joy!
Did you make it? I’d love to see how it turned out! Tag @climbingdietitian on instagram.
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