Description
Whip up a batch of Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese in under 30 minutes for a nutritious and delicious meal option. These fluffy bagels are rich in protein thanks to the cottage cheese, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. With endless possibilities for toppings, you can customize each bagel to suit your cravings—whether you’re in the mood for savory cream cheese and chives or a sweet almond butter drizzle. Enjoy these guilt-free bagels as a healthy alternative to traditional options, perfect for busy mornings or quick snacks.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or whole wheat/gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (strained)
- 1 egg white (or 1 large beaten egg)
- Optional: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the strained cottage cheese and mix until crumbly.
- Knead the dough gently until smooth and tacky (about 2 minutes).
- Divide into four equal portions, shape into bagels by rolling into ropes, and join the ends.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg