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cottage cheese bagels
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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

These chewy and delicious cottage cheese bagels are high-protein, yeast-free, easy to make, and each contains 10 grams of protein. Perfect for breakfast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: World
Keyword: cottage cheese
Servings: 4 bagels
Calories: 155kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Fo the bagels:

  • 1 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Flour read notes
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1¼ teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 Egg + 1 tablespoon of water for brushing

For the topping:

  • Everything bagel seasoning optional
  • Nigella seeds optional
  • Sesame seeds optional
  • poppy seeds optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Make the dough: Place cottage cheese in a bowl of a food processor or a blender. Blend just until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until dough forms. Transfer onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few times until you are able to form a ball. If needed add more flour, one tablespoon at the time.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal balls, create a hole in each ball using your finger or the back of a wooden spoon and gently pull It apart to form a bagel shape.
  • Brush each bagel with beaten egg and sprinkle with your favorite topping.
  • Baking method: Bakr for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Air fryer method: Preheat the air fryer to 350. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and air fry for about 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes

  • High Protein: Each bagel contains approximately 10 grams of protein.
  • Blending cottage cheese helps create a smoother dough but is optional; skipping this step results in grainier texture.
  • Flour: you can use different types of flour, (all-purpose, whole wheat, gluten-free, spelt flour) but, the flour impacts dough texture; adjust quantities accordingly.
  • Cottage cheese moisture varies; start with 1 cup (125g) and adjust flour as needed. 
  • Ensure holes in bagels are large enough to prevent them from closing.
  • For egg-free option, brush bagels with milk.
  • Watch the video: I highly recommend watching the step-by-step video recipe above. Visual instructions can help you follow along more easily and achieve perfect results.
  • Have more questions? Check out the FAQ section below the recipe card—I’ve answered common questions and troubleshooting tips there!
  • Storage: Keep the bagelsin an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg