High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

If you’re looking for a healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack, these High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels are a game-changer! Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a touch of flour, these bagels are soft, chewy, and loaded with muscle-building protein while keeping carbs in check.

Unlike traditional bagels, this recipe requires no yeast and comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. Perfect for meal prep, these bagels are versatile, customizable, and great for sweet or savory toppings!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Pastry brush (for egg wash)

Ingredients Overview

• Cottage Cheese & Greek Yogurt: Provides creaminess, moisture, and high protein content.
• Self-Rising Flour: Makes the bagels fluffy without yeast (or use all-purpose flour with baking powder).
• Egg: Helps with structure and provides a golden crust.
• Seasonings & Toppings: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or even cinnamon sugar!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt)
• 1 large egg (for egg wash)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• Everything bagel seasoning (or sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Dough

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
3. Gradually mix in self-rising flour and salt, stirring until a dough forms.

Step 2: Shape the Bagels

1. Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
2. Roll each portion into a rope and connect the ends to form a bagel shape.

Step 3: Add Egg Wash & Toppings

1. In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the bagels for a golden finish.
2. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or your favorite topping.

Step 4: Bake & Serve

1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
2. Let cool slightly, then enjoy with your favorite spreads!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Nutrition (per bagel, ~4 servings)

• Calories: ~160
• Protein: ~12g
• Carbohydrates: ~22g
• Fat: ~2g
  (Nutrition values may vary based on ingredients used.)

Expert Tips

• For Extra Fluffiness: Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before shaping.
• For a Crispier Crust: Bake at 400°F for the last 5 minutes.
• For a Sweet Version: Add 1 tablespoon honey and top with cinnamon sugar.

FAQs

Can I make these bagels gluten-free?
Yes! Use gluten-free self-rising flour or a mix of almond flour and oat flour.

How do I store these bagels?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze these bagels?
Yes! Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Toast or reheat before eating.

Storing & Freezing

• Storing: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months, then reheat in the oven or toaster.

Substitutions & Variations

• Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free yogurt and cottage cheese alternatives.
• Cheesy Bagels: Mix in shredded cheddar or Parmesan for extra flavor.
• Savory Herb Version: Add garlic powder, chives, or Italian seasoning.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

If you’re looking for a **healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack**, these **High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels** are a game-changer!

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Equipment

• - Mixing bowl
• - Hand mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• - Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• - Pastry brush (for egg wash)

Ingredients

  

• - 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
• - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• - 1 cup self-rising flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 1 large egg for egg wash
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
• - Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.

Instructions

 

• #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Dough**
• Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)** and line a baking sheet with **parchment paper**.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together **blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt** until smooth.
• Gradually mix in **self-rising flour** and **salt**, stirring until a dough forms.
• #### **Step 2: Shape the Bagels**
• Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into **4 equal portions**.
• Roll each portion into a rope and connect the ends to form a **bagel shape**.
• #### **Step 3: Add Egg Wash & Toppings**
• In a small bowl, beat the **egg** and brush it over the bagels for a golden finish.
• Sprinkle with **everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or your favorite topping**.
• #### **Step 4: Bake & Serve**
• Bake for **20-25 minutes**, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
• Let cool slightly, then enjoy with your favorite spreads!