Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional bagels. With just three simple ingredients, these soft, protein-packed bagels are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as sandwich bases. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, they boast a rich flavor and a unique texture that will keep you coming back for more. Customize them with your choice of toppings like sesame seeds or shredded cheese to suit your palate. Whether baked in the oven or cooked in an air fryer, these bagels are quick and easy to prepare, making them a go-to recipe for any meal of the 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.
- In a food processor or blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese with self-rising flour until the dough pulls away from the sides.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth (about 8-10 times).
- Divide the dough into four equal portions and roll each into a rope about 6-7 inches long. Form circles by joining the ends and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle your desired toppings before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg