Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe: Easy High-Protein Delight!
Discover this quick and healthy cottage cheese bagel recipe, packed with protein and perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- - Blender
- - Mixing bowl
- - Baking tray
- - Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese Blend until smooth
- 1 cup Self-Raising Flour Or All-Purpose Flour with baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder Only if using All-Purpose Flour
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
For the Topping
- 1 egg Egg For wash; olive oil can be used as a substitute
- to taste Toppings Such as Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds
Instructions
How to Make Cottage Cheese Bagels
- In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and a pinch of salt. If using all-purpose flour, add the baking powder here.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the blended cottage cheese into the dry ingredients until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until soft and pliable.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces and shape each into a bagel.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and shape the bagels.
- Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper, brush bagels with egg wash, and add toppings.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, or air fry at 325°F (160°C) for 17-20 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
These bagels are freezer-friendly; enjoy fresh or thaw as needed for quick snacks.