High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
These easy homemade bagels are high in protein, comforting, and packed with flavor, perfect for quick weeknight meals or breakfast!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Full-fat or 2%, keeps the dough moist
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend
- 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg for egg-free
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Provides lift
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and egg until the mixture looks homogenous with tiny curds.
- Add the flour and baking powder, mixing until it forms a sticky dough.
- Divide the dough into 4–6 portions, roll into balls, and gently poke a hole through the center, widening it into a ring.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, checking for doneness by tapping the bottom—should sound hollow.
Notes
These bagels are versatile; enjoy them warm with various toppings like avocado, jam, or cream cheese. For better texture, reheat in a toaster oven from frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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