Description
Cottage Cheese Bagels are a deliciously unique twist on traditional bagels, combining the richness of cottage cheese with wholesome ingredients to create a high-protein treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. These bagels are soft, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite toppings—whether savory like cream cheese and smoked salmon or sweet like honey and banana. Not only are they quick and easy to make with minimal prep time, but they can also be made gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Enjoy these delightful bagels fresh from the oven or save them for later; they make an excellent meal prep option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
- Add in the flour and baking powder, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 4-6 portions, shape each into a bagel by rolling into a ball and poking a hole in the center.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg