6 Surprising, Totally Delicious Ways to Top a Bagel

Bagel With Ricotta and Strawberries

Thanks to a combination of ricotta, fruit, and honey, this bagel strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. To create your own, spread half a toasted whole-grain "flat" bagel with 2 tablespoons of fresh ricotta. Top with ½ cup of sliced strawberries and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of honey or agave nectar.

Bagel With Cream Cheese, Apple, and Honey

When you're craving something sweet, try this winning combination at breakfast or snack time: A cinnamon raisin bagel is toasted and then topped with plain cream cheese, sliced Granny Smith apples, and a drizzle of honey. If you're not a fan of cinnamon raisin bagels, just swap in your favorite variety.

Bagel With Avocado and Radish

If you've grown tired of cream cheese, trade the spread for one full of healthy, good-for-you fats. Top toasted bagels with a creamy mixture of mashed avocados and lemon instead. Slivered radishes provide extra nutrients—like fiber and vitamin C—and a delicious crunch to every bite.

Chicken, Sprouts, and Provolone Sandwich

When stuffed with chicken and vegetables, your favorite breakfast food is just as satisfying for lunch or dinner. This oversized sandwich features sliced chicken breast (use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time), provolone cheese, sprouts, and whole-grain mustard sandwiched between two sesame bagel halves.

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Bagel With Prosciutto, Tomato, and Gruyère

There's really nothing better than a warm, doughy bagel…except maybe one that's reminiscent of a meat lover's pizza. Simply broil layers of prosciutto, tomato, red onion, and gruyere until the cheese is gooey and the top is golden brown to create a meal that's more suitable for lunch or dinner than breakfast.

Bagel and Cream Cheese With Tomato and Cucumber

This may be the first time you see the kids crack a smile over eating their vegetables. This quick and easy breakfast takes 10 minutes to make and features a quirky smiley face made out of cut up tomato and cucumber slices atop a bagel spread with plain cream cheese.