Description
Cottage Cheese Bagels are high-protein, soft, and chewy bagels made without yeast or boiling. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacking, or making sandwiches. The cottage cheese adds moisture and protein, making them a nutritious alternative to traditional bagels.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 4–6 equal portions. Roll each into a rope and form into a bagel shape.
- Place the shaped bagels onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the tops of the bagels.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture, but low-fat versions will also work.If cottage cheese is very wet, strain slightly to avoid excess moisture.Add herbs or cheese to the dough for a savory variation.To freeze, wrap cooled bagels individually and store for up to 2 months.Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
