Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Simple 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels. These bagels are perfect for anyone seeking a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack option. Made with just cottage cheese, self-rising flour, and eggs, they deliver a satisfying texture that is soft on the inside with a crisp exterior. Best of all, you can prepare them in under 30 minutes—no yeast or lengthy rising time required! Top them with your favorite seasonings or add delicious spreads for a versatile meal that fits perfectly into any busy lifestyle. Elevate your mornings with these protein-packed bagels that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt)
- Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or set up your air fryer at the same temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and self-rising flour. If using all-purpose flour, mix in baking powder and salt.
- Stir until you achieve a dough-like consistency.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and poke a hole through the center to shape it into a bagel.
- Sprinkle your chosen toppings over each bagel.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg