Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels are a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional bagels, perfect for any meal or snack. With just three simple ingredients, these protein-packed treats are incredibly quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you bake or air-fry them, you’ll enjoy a delightful chewy texture that satisfies your cravings without the guilt. Ideal for breakfast sandwiches, savory snacks, or sweet treats, these versatile bagels are bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze for future indulgence!
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded Asiago cheese, or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (or air fryer to 350°F).
- Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- Combine blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour in a mixing bowl until dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and divide into four equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a bagel and place on a baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Brush with beaten egg and add desired toppings.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes (or air fry for 10–12 minutes) until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (80g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg