Description
Fluffy cottage cheese bagels are a protein-packed, soft, and satisfying breakfast upgrade—perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, and salt to form a dough.
- Divide dough into 4 portions, roll each into a log, and shape into bagels.
- Place on baking sheet and brush with egg wash or olive oil.
- Sprinkle desired toppings.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden and firm.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, always blend the cottage cheese until smooth before mixing. These bagels freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg