Description
Elevate your snacking game with this Cottage Cheese Protein Bagel Recipe! With just three simple ingredients, these bagels are not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with protein, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, lunch, or a healthy snack. The chewy texture and delightful flavor can be customized with a variety of toppings, such as sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning. Whether you choose to bake them in the oven or air fry for extra crispiness, you’ll find these bagels satisfying and versatile. Enjoy them plain or topped with your favorite spreads and fillings for a nutritious meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded asiago cheese, poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese and self-rising flour until fully mixed.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, knead gently 8-10 times until smooth.
- Divide dough into four equal pieces, shape into ropes, form circles, and seal ends.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle desired toppings before baking for about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg