Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels are a delightful and healthy twist on traditional bagels, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunch. With just three simple ingredients—self-rising flour, full-fat cottage cheese, and an egg wash—these bagels are not only easy to make but also packed with protein. Their soft and chewy texture makes them a family favorite, and their versatility allows for endless topping combinations. Whether you choose to bake them or air-fry for a crispy finish, these bagels can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy them spread with cream cheese, topped with avocado, or even as a sandwich base. Whip up a batch today and discover how effortless and delicious healthy eating can be!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Toppings of choice (e.g., sesame seeds, everything seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F or the air fryer to 350°F.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth using a food processor or blender.
- In a bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth; then divide into four equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into bagels by rolling into ropes and pinching ends together.
- Brush with beaten egg and add your desired toppings.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (80g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 31mg