Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional bagels, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack. Made with just three simple ingredients—self-rising flour, cottage cheese, and an egg—these bagels are high in protein and low in fat. Their soft, chewy texture is satisfying and can be customized with a variety of toppings like sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning, allowing you to enjoy them your way. Whether baked in the oven or air-fried for a crispy finish, these bagels are not only easy to make but also gluten-free adaptable. Enjoy them plain, as a sandwich base, or topped with your favorite spreads for a healthy treat any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (or air fryer to 350°F).
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- Combine blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour and mix until dough forms.
- Knead the dough briefly on a floured surface; divide into four pieces.
- Shape each piece into a bagel and place on a baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and add desired toppings.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes (or air fry for 10–12 minutes) until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg