Cottage Cheese Bagels
If you’re looking for a high-protein twist on a classic breakfast favorite, cottage cheese bagels are about to become your new obsession! These soft, chewy bagels are not only easy to make but also packed with protein thanks to the secret ingredient—cottage cheese. Whether you’re craving a wholesome breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a healthier alternative to store-bought bagels, this recipe delivers. Plus, they’re customizable with your favorite toppings and perfect for meal prep. Let’s dive into how to make these delicious, protein-packed bagels from scratch!
Why you’ll love this cottage cheese bagels recipe
- Lower in Carbs: Compared to traditional bagels, these offer a lighter, lower-carb option while still satisfying your carb cravings.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Make a batch ahead of time and store them for a quick, grab-and-go breakfast or snack throughout the week.
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch in no time—no boiling required!
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
- Blender – Something that will make the cottage cheese smooth. This creates the best bagel texture.
- Mixing bowl – A bowl large enough for your blended cottage cheese and flour mixture.
- Spatula – I like to use a silicon spatula to get the blended cottage cheese completely out of the blender.
- Small Bowl – For your beaten egg. I also like to use a basting brush.
- Sheet Pan – To bake.
- Parchment paper
That’s it!
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Ingredients & substitutions
- Cottage cheese
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Everything bagel seasoning
How to make these protein bagels with cottage cheese
Step 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2. Blend cottage cheese in your blender. Transfer to a bowl, and add your flour and baking powder. Make into dough.
Step 3. Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and make each part into a bagel shape.
Step 4. On a parchment lined baking sheet, place the bagels. Brush with a beaten egg, and top with everything but the bagel seasoning.
Step 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
FAQs about cottage cheese protein bagels
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Simply reheat before serving.
Not at all! The cottage cheese blends seamlessly into the dough, adding moisture and protein without an overpowering flavor. You’ll get a classic bagel taste with a soft, chewy texture.
Most cottage cheese bagel recipes skip the boiling step, making them quicker and easier to prepare while still delivering a chewy texture.
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Cottage Cheese Bagels
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Sheet Pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg beaten
- everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Blend cottage cheese in your blender. Transfer to a bowl, and add your flour and baking powder. Make into dough.
- Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and make each part into a bagel shape.
- On a parchment lined baking sheet, place the bagels. Brush with a beaten egg, and top with everything but the bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
These bagels were amazing! They are so easy to make with just a few ingredients. I love that they have healthy ingredients. I will be making these again and again!!