Savory Cottage Cheese Bagels: High-Protein & Easy to Make
Delight in high-protein cottage cheese bagels, a healthy alternative packed with flavor and easy to make.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Mixing bowl
- - Blender
- Floured Surface
- - Parchment paper
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Bagels
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese Blend until smooth.
- 1 cup Self-Raising Flour or All-Purpose Flour Use self-raising for convenience.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder Only if using all-purpose flour.
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large Egg For a golden shine; use olive oil for vegan.
For the Toppings
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Sesame Seeds
- Poppy Seeds
Instructions
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and a pinch of salt together. Add baking powder if using all-purpose flour.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, then add to the flour mixture and stir until a rough dough forms.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough until manageable, adding more flour if sticky.
- Divide the dough into four pieces and form each into a ball. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Poke a hole in each ball and gently stretch it to keep the hole open.
- Place the bagels on a parchment-lined tray, brush with egg wash or olive oil, sprinkle toppings, and press gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Check around 25 minutes.
- For air frying, cook at 325°F (160°C) for 17-20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Serve with cream cheese or avocado for extra flavor.