Publix Greenwise Onion Bagels Review
Author’s note: I have no affiliation with Publix, and this is not a sponsored review. Enjoy my unbiased nonsense!
Onions are my dearest friends.
If you’ve been reading my reviews, you probably already know that I’m a fan of the Greenwise line of products from Publix. Some of the products are organic, and some are just a wee bit more “natural.” These bagels are the latter.
(My favorite Greenwise product of all time is their “Bake-at-Home Organic Sourdough Bread.” Here’s my review, if you’re curious.)
Not exactly “bakery fresh”
The bagels come in a 4-pack, and at my store, they seem to be “previously frozen” with cold, watery condensation on the bag when I buy them. They’re nowhere near as fresh-tasting as true bagel-shop bagel. A little flabby right out of the bag. (Just trying to manage expectations. You know.)
Texture & size
But, for the money, I’m usually pretty happy. They have a soft, but substantial texture (protein, babyyy!). And a flexible exterior (not excessively crusty or chewy like some brands). And they’re not huge. Three ounces. They’re the kind of bagel you might eat with a side of sausage or an egg. Or turn into a bagel sandwich.
Toasting the bagels
Because they lack a freshly baked taste, I ALWAYS toast mine. This brings them back to life and makes them taste new again. (I wish someone would toast ME. Alas.)
I prefer to pan toast my bagels in a little butter. This is a ceramic skillet. Melt a tablespoon of butter in the pan, and put the bagels face-side-down. That’s it. It takes about 5 minutes on medium-low heat to get the bagel lightly crisp. I love how the butter soaks into the bread. It’s worth the extra pan to wash.
Serving the bagels
I also like these served with thick Greek yogurt spread on top. Yes, you heard me: I like Greek yogurt, in lieu of cream cheese. Obviously, you need to use a very concentrated, high-fat yogurt for this to work! This is Fage 5%, which is like a whipped, light cream cheese texture (and vaguely similar flavor). More protein and probiotics this way. I also sprinkled some “Everything Bagel” seasoning from Aldi over the yogurt, which gives it some zesty crunch.
Poppyseeds, too
Speaking of zesty crunch: these are the “Onion” flavored bagels. But Publix should really call them “Onion and Poppyseed.” The outside has a light sprinkle of small, crunchy poppy seeds as a garnish.
The onion flavor is pleasantly rich, without feeling obnoxious. (Whereas I am just obnoxious, without being rich.) It tastes like caramelized or roasted onions — somewhat mellowed, and with a well-developed flavor profile. I like it. But onions are my dearest friends. How can you go wrong with onions?
(If you’re looking for another “seedy” bread, here’s my review of Aldi’s Power Grains Sourdough Rolls.)
If you don’t like onion flavor, there are at least 5 other bagel flavor options. You monster. More about that later.
(One of the few onion-flavored foods I didn’t especially love were these Onion & Cheese Pinwheels from Costco. Here’s my salty review.)
Ingredients in Publix Greenwise Onion Bagels
I’m willing to hazard almost everyone buys these bagels for the “cleaner” ingredient list, rather than strictly for the taste. Here’s my best attempt at typing out the ingredients, from the label:
- Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
- Water
- Sugar
- Contains 2% or less of: Wheat Gluten, Salt, Toasted Onion, Onion, Poppy Seeds, Yeast, Cultured Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Vinegar, Wheat Flour, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Sesame Flour.
Not bad. I appreciate the unbleached flour and lack of weird ick. If you’re wondering what Monocalcium Phosphate is, it’s one of the leavening ingredients in Baking Powder. Ascorbic Acid is also known as Vitamin C.
Nutrition Facts
A serving is 1 bagel and contains 230 calories. You get 0.5 grams of fat (0 grams of saturated fat) and 8 grams of protein. There are 48 grams total carbohydrates, of which 4 grams are sugar (3 grams “added sugar”) and 2 grams are fiber. You get 21% your daily value sodium and 0% your daily value cholesterol per serving. There’s also a sliver of iron, with 15% your daily value.
Price and Servings
A 4-pack of Greenwise bagels is typically $2.70 at my local Publix. But, mine were on sale for $1.99. At the regular price, these cost 68 cents each.
Other flavors of these bagels include:
- Cinnamon Raisin
- Blueberry
- Plain
- Egg
- Everything
Shelf Life
The “sell by” date on my bagels allowed approximately 2 days. I always refrigerate mine and eat them within a week. Or, freeze them. Don’t forget: reheating is magic!
Dramatic Conclusion
They’re not gourmet, but they get the job done. And I keep buying them. So they must be good. The Awesome-o-Meter rates these Publix Greenwise Bagels a fluffy “Yaaas.”
The End.
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