Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with protein, these cottage cheese bagels are the ultimate better-for-you breakfast. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or weekend brunch spreads.
Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
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1 cup all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour)
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 egg (for dough)
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1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
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Optional: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, cinnamon sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
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Add flour, baking powder, salt, and one egg. Stir until a dough forms.
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Divide dough into 4 equal portions and shape into bagels.
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Place on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.
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Add toppings if using.
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Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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For gluten-free: use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
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Use whole wheat flour for added fiber.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
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Toast before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bagels, high protein breakfast, healthy bagel recipe