Introduction
Get ready to ditch the boring and embrace the extraordinary with these 6 delicious cream cheese spreads! Each recipe is designed to elevate your bagel breakfast (or anytime!) experience, taking you on a flavor journey with simple ingredients and a touch of creativity.
Benefits of 6 Healthy Bagel Cream Cheese
These 6 cream cheese spreads for your bagels aren’t just about flavor – they come with some awesome benefits too! Here’s why you should give them a try:
- No More Boring Bagels: Sweet or savory, these spreads offer tons of flavor variety to ditch the bagel rut.
- Mix & Match Mania: Play chef! These are just starting points – add some spice to the avocado spread or swap walnuts for pecans in the classic comfort shmear.
- Healthy & Delicious: Fresh fruits and veggies in many spreads add vitamins, and cream cheese packs protein and healthy fats. Guilt-free goodness!
- Super Speedy: No fancy tools or prep time needed! These spreads come together in minutes, perfect for busy mornings or anytime cravings.
- Breakfast (or Anytime!) Boost: These spreads elevate your bagel from good to great. More flavor, texture, and fun in every bite!
Table of Contents
1. Strawberry Sunshine Shmear
- In a food processor, blend together the strawberries and desiccated coconut until smooth
- Add the blended mixture to your softened cream cheese and stir to combine.
- Spread this delightful strawberry shmear on your toasted bagel.
- For an extra pop of sweetness and texture, top with additional sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of shaved coconut.
Strawberry Sunshine Shmear
Ingredients
- 5-8 large strawberries fresh
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
- Your desired amount of softened cream cheese
- Additional sliced strawberries and shaved coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend together the strawberries and desiccated coconut until smooth
- Add the blended mixture to your softened cream cheese and stir to combine.
- Spread this delightful strawberry shmear on your toasted bagel.
- For an extra pop of sweetness and texture, top with additional sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of shaved coconut.
2. Blueberry Bliss Shmear
- In a food processor, blend a handful of fresh blueberries until they become a thick paste.
- Fold the blueberry paste into your softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Spread this vibrant blueberry shmear on your toasted bagel.
- Top with additional fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for a decadent touch.
Blueberry Bliss Shmear
Ingredients
- Handful of fresh blueberries
- Your desired amount of softened cream cheese
- Fresh blueberries and dark chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend a handful of fresh blueberries until they become a thick paste.
- Fold the blueberry paste into your softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Spread this vibrant blueberry shmear on your toasted bagel.
- Top with additional fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for a decadent touch.
3. Classic Comfort Shmear
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of crushed walnuts over the bananas.
- Dust the entire creation with ground cinnamon for a warm and inviting aroma.
Classic Comfort Shmear
Ingredients
- Your desired amount of softened cream cheese
- 1 banana, sliced
- Crushed walnuts
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of crushed walnuts over the bananas.
- Dust the entire creation with ground cinnamon for a warm and inviting aroma.
4. Savory Salmon Shmear
- In a bowl, mix the finely chopped dill with your softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Spread the creamy dill mixture on your toasted bagel.
- Top with chilled cucumber slices, creating a refreshing base.
- Gently fold strips of cold-smoked salmon over the cucumber, creating a beautiful layer.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Savory Salmon Shmear
Ingredients
- Your desired amount of softened cream cheese
- Fresh dill, finely chopped
- Sliced cucumber, chilled
- Cold-smoked salmon, folded into strips
- Additional dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the finely chopped dill with your softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Spread the creamy dill mixture on your toasted bagel.
- Top with chilled cucumber slices, creating a refreshing base.
- Gently fold strips of cold-smoked salmon over the cucumber, creating a beautiful layer.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
5. Garden Fresh Shmear
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Layer the thinly sliced tomato on top of the cream cheese.
- Add a layer of thinly sliced red onion for a bit of bite.
- Finish it off with fresh basil leaves, creating a vibrant and flavorful garden on your bagel.
Garden Fresh Shmear
Ingredients
- Your desired amount of softened cream cheese
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Layer the thinly sliced tomato on top of the cream cheese.
- Add a layer of thinly sliced red onion for a bit of bite.
- Finish it off with fresh basil leaves, creating a vibrant and flavorful garden on your bagel.
6. Creamy Avocado Shmear
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Top with thinly sliced avocado, creating a smooth and creamy layer.
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds over the avocado.
Creamy Avocado Shmear
Ingredients
- Your desired amount of softened cream cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- Pumpkin seeds, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on your toasted bagel.
- Top with thinly sliced avocado, creating a smooth and creamy layer.
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds over the avocado.
Bagel Cream Cheese FAQs
Q: Do I have to use fancy ingredients?
A: Absolutely not! These recipes are just inspiration. Feel free to use what you have on hand. Swap out the fruit in the sweet spreads or get creative with herbs in the savory options.
Q: My cream cheese isn’t spreadable! Help!
A: No worries! Cream cheese spreads best at room temperature. If it’s too firm, pop it in the microwave for a few seconds on low power, or let it sit on the counter for a bit to soften up.
Q: Can I make these spreads ahead of time?
A: Sure! The cream cheese spreads themselves will keep in the fridge for a few days. However, some toppings like sliced avocado or fresh herbs might brown, so it’s best to add those right before serving.
Q: I’m not a fan of cream cheese. Any options?
A: Of course! You can use ricotta cheese, mashed avocado, or even hummus as a base for your spreads. Experiment and find what works for you!
Q: These sound healthy, but are they?
A: Many of them are! Fresh fruits and veggies in the spreads add vitamins, and cream cheese offers protein and healthy fats. Just keep an eye on portion sizes, and enjoy!
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