Sourdough Bagel Flavor Ideas You'll Love (Sweet and Savory)

If you love the chewy bites of bagels and the tangy taste of sourdough, you're in for a treat. I've put together a list of amazing sourdough bagel flavors that you just have to try.

Why should you check out these flavors? Because many helped make this list! I asked people what kinds of bagels they love on Instagram, and wow, did they share some delicious ideas. From pizza-like sundried tomato bagels to sweet cinnamon raisin, there's something for everyone.

Pinnable image showing different sourdough bagel flavor ideas.

Making bagels at home is fun and not as hard as you might think. You mix up the dough, let it sit somewhere warm, shape it into bagels, boil them, and then bake until they're just right. Plus, spreading cream cheese on a bagel you made yourself? Best. Feeling. Ever.

So, grab your flour, water, and sourdough starter, pick a flavor from the list below, and let's make some bagels!

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1. Sourdough Blueberry Bagels
2. Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
3. Sourdough Sundried Tomato Bagels
4. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Bagels
5. Sourdough Bagels with Dried Fruit

1. Sourdough Blueberry Bagels

Sourdough Blueberry bagel cut in half, greek yogurt spread over one half, on a round wooden board.

These easy sourdough blueberry bagels are ideal for those short on time but big on homemade sourdough bread alternatives. Using frozen blueberries and your active sourdough starter, you'll create New York-style chewy bagels that the whole family will love – no commercial yeast required!

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2. Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Cinnamon raisin sourdough bagels on a round wooden cutting board, one halved to reveal the crumb.

These Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bagels blend the familiar flavors of cinnamon and raisins with the tangy kick of sourdough. It's a flavorful combo you won't want to miss.

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3. Sourdough Sundried Tomato Bagels

Sourdough sundried tomato bagels on a round wooden cutting board.

These sundried tomato bagels combine the robust flavors of sourdough with the Mediterranean taste of sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil. They are my favorite savory bagels out there, and that's saying something!

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4. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Bagels

Chocolate chip sourdough bagel sandwich, cut in half and smeared with chocolate spread on a plate.

There's nothing quite like homemade sourdough bagels, especially when they're brimming with chocolate chips. These Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bagels are the perfect combo of the cherished New York-style bagel's chewiness and the delightful chocolate chips, reminding you of your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes.

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5. Sourdough Bagels with Dried Fruit

Sourdough bagels filled with cream cheese and cut in half on a plate with white background.

Photo Credit: Ninnescah Homestead

Boring bagels? Not anymore! These homemade sourdough bagels with dried fruit and nuts are the most satisfying and delicious bagels I've made so far! The natural sweetness of the dried cherries combined with the crunch of the pumpkin seeds is so delicious, especially with a generous slather of cream cheese!

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What's your favorite bagel inclusion or flavor?

Let me know in the comments!