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Delicious homemade cottage cheese bagels as a high protein breakfast.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

Enjoy these nutritious High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels, a healthy twist on the classic bagel packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Can use low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can experiment with almond flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 egg Can replace with a flax egg for egg-free version
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder Optional
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder Optional
  • sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, egg, baking powder, salt, and any optional spices you enjoy.
  3. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour until it’s workable.
  4. Divide the dough into equal pieces, shaping each piece into a bagel shape.
  5. Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in the air fryer basket.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes, until the bagels are golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

These bagels can be enjoyed warm with spreads such as cream cheese or hummus. They can be topped with sliced avocado or smoked salmon. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.