Description
Soft, protein-packed cottage cheese bagels made with just 3 ingredients. A healthy, high-protein alternative to traditional bagels—perfect for breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt)
1 large egg (for egg wash)
Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
3. Mix blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour in a bowl until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 1 minute until smooth.
5. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll into ropes and shape into bagels.
6. Place on the baking sheet, brush tops with egg wash, and add toppings if desired.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture.
Avoid fat-free versions, which can make the dough dry.
These bagels freeze well just slice before freezing and toast directly from frozen.
For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour with xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: cottage cheese bagels, high protein breakfast, healthy bagels, 3 ingredient bagels