Description
These high-protein cottage cheese bagels are made with just two ingredients: cottage cheese and self-rising flour! Light, fluffy, and packed with 11g of protein per serving, they’re perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (excess liquid drained)
- 1 cup self-rising flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Toppings: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or your choice
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
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Blend Cottage Cheese:
Place cottage cheese in a blender and blend until smooth (about 1 minute), scraping the sides as needed. -
Make the Dough:
Transfer blended cottage cheese to a bowl.
Add flour and mix with a spoon until well combined. -
Knead the Dough:
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth (some bumps are fine). Add flour if sticky. -
Shape the Bagels:
Divide dough into 4 equal parts (about 80-90g each).
Roll each ball into a 6-7 inch rope (about 1 inch thick).
Join the ends to form a circle, pinching the seam tightly.
Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with seasoning. -
Cooking Methods:
- Air Fryer: Preheat to 350°F, spray the basket, and air fry for 13-15 minutes until golden.
- Oven: Preheat to 350°F, line a baking sheet, and bake on the top rack for 25-30 minutes until golden.
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Cool & Serve:
Let bagels cool for 15 minutes, then slice an
Notes
- Adjust flour if the dough is too sticky while kneading.
- You can customize the toppings based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg