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Cottage Cheese Bagels (Easy Protein Recipe)

These high-protein cottage cheese bagels are soft, fluffy, and made with just 3 simple ingredients. No yeast, no fuss—just an easy, delicious breakfast upgrade!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: High Protein
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 bagels
Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ¼ cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • Egg wash
  • Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend or pulse the cottage cheese on high in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, mix whipped cottage cheese, flour, baking powder and salt until a dough forms. It’ll be a little sticky—don’t panic.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into bagel rings. Wet your hands if things get too sticky.
  • Brush the tops with a whisked egg for that glossy finish.
  • Sprinkle on your fave toppings (everything bagel seasoning is elite).
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Let them cool slightly, slice, toast, and top with whatever your heart desires. There you have easy cottage cheese bagels!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g