CINNAMON RAISIN BAGELS

I can’t wait for you to make these cinnamon raisin bagels! They’re simply the perfect blend of flavor and texture. These bagels are the perfect balance of cinnamon, raisins, and pure deliciousness! I made them with two-ingredient dough using cottage cheese instead of yogurt, and let me tell you, they are absolutely incredible. These protein bagels with cottage cheese are a total game-changer! Not only are they packed with flavor, but this healthy bagel recipe is light, fluffy, and bursting with that perfect cinnamon and raisin goodness we all love. Plus, these homemade bagels are so easy to make, that you’ll be enjoying fresh, warm bagels straight from your oven in no time!

Why You Will Love These Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels

• These bagels have a warm and cozy cinnamon flavor and a burst of sweet raisins in each bite.
• They have a soft, tender texture and are made with simple ingredients.
• These bagels are easy to make and baked in the oven. There is no boiling required!
• There is no yeast or bread flour required for these bagels! Instead, we made a 2-ingredient dough with cottage cheese.
• These cinnamon and raisin bagels are a delicious breakfast option with added protein from the cottage cheese!

What Are Cinnamon Raisin Bagels?

Cinnamon raisin bagels are soft, chewy, and infused with warm cinnamon and sweet raisins. What makes our version special is the addition of cottage cheese in the dough, which makes them tender and adds protein. Plus, you can’t even taste the cottage cheese! These bagels are lightly sweetened with brown sugar and feature a hint of vanilla for extra depth of flavor. They are a balanced, nutritious, and satisfying twist on traditional cinnamon raisin bagels, perfect for a healthy and delicious breakfast!

Ingredients Needed

• Flour: Use all-purpose flour for this recipe. Add baking powder and salt to the flour to turn it into self-rising flour. Or, you can just use self-rising flour if you have it.
• Baking Powder: Add the baking powder to the all-purpose flour to make self-rising flour. The baking powder is necessary so the bagels rise as they bake in the oven.
• Salt: Add salt to the flour mixture.
• Cinnamon: Add ground cinnamon to these bagels.
• Brown Sugar: Use brown sugar or a sugar-free sweetener such as brown monk fruit. The brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness to these bagels and makes them irresistible!
• Raisins: To evenly distribute the raisins throughout the bagels, roughly chop them.
• Vanilla: A small amount of vanilla extract adds flavor.
• Cottage Cheese: The cottage cheese helps the dough come together and adds protein! Knead the dough to incorporate the cottage cheese. You can use low-fat, full-fat, or fat-free cottage cheese. There is no need to blend the cottage cheese before adding it.
• Egg: Whisk one egg for the egg wash. Brush egg wash over the formed bagels so they become golden brown as they bake.

How To Make Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Step 1: Roughly chop the raisins. It helps evenly distribute them throughout the bagels.

Step 2: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar to a large bowl.

Then, thoroughly mix these ingredients.

Step 3: Add the roughly chopped raisins, vanilla extract, and cottage cheese to the bowl.

Step 4: Mix the ingredients in the bowl.

Then, use your hands to knead the dough.

Step 5: Lightly flour a work surface. After that, transfer the dough to the work surface. Cut the dough into four even pieces.

Next, roll the pieces into balls and lightly press them down.

From there, press a hole through the center of each portion to form the bagels.

Step 6: Add the formed bagels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7: Crack the egg in a bowl and whisk it. Then, brush egg wash over the bagels.

Step 8: Bake the bagels at 350°F for 22-25 minutes.

Step 9: Let the bagels cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions

Once cooled, you can slice the bagels and toast them. We love serving these bagels with cream cheese, butter, or cinnamon sugar butter. They are also delicious with peanut butter or almond butter. You can even spread our strawberry jam or blueberry jam on the bagels or top with sliced fresh fruit. Or, make a bagel sandwich with sliced ham or turkey for a sweet and savory lunch option.

Expert Tips

• Roughly Chop The Raisins: We recommend roughly chopping the raisins. It ensures you get the sweet and tangy flavors of raisins throughout rather than being overpowering, which creates more balanced bagels.
• Don’t Blend The Cottage Cheese: You don’t need to blend the cottage cheese. Add it to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients and knead the dough.
• Measure The Flour Correctly: We recommend measuring the flour using a food scale to ensure you use the correct amount. You should have one cup of flour, which is 120 grams. If you don’t have a food scale, measure the flour using the spoon and level method.
• Knead The Dough: To thoroughly incorporate the ingredients, especially the cottage cheese, make sure to knead the dough until it is well combined, it will take about 2 minutes.
• Evenly Cut The Dough: Cut the dough into four even pieces so the bagels are the same size.
• Leave Enough Room: Leave at least an inch of space between each bagel on the sheet pan. The bagels need some room to rise and spread in the oven, so don’t place them too close to each other.
• Flour The Work Surface: To prevent the dough from sticking as you form the bagels, lightly flour the work surface and dough ball.
• Use Fresh Baking Powder: Check that your baking powder is not expired to ensure the bagels rise in the oven.

Storage Instructions

After the bagels have cooled, we like to slice them all so they are easy to reheat again and enjoy later. Store leftover cinnamon raisin bagels in an airtight container or bag. Or, you can wrap the bagels tightly in foil. These bagels will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the oven or air fryer before serving again.

Variations

• Raisins To Use: We used regular raisins, but you could substitute them for golden raisins.
• Use Self-Rising Flour: We added baking powder and salt to all-purpose flour to turn it into self-rising flour. If you have self-rising flour, you can just use it instead.
• Sweetener To Use: Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to lightly sweeten these cinnamon raisin bagels. You can substitute the brown sugar for regular sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener such as brown monk fruit or Swerve.
• Make More: You can double or triple this recipe to make more cinnamon raisin bagels! However, you will still only need one egg for the egg wash as it will be enough.
• What Cottage Cheese To Use: Use fat-free, full-fat, or low-fat cottage cheese.
• Cottage Cheese Substitution: If you don’t have cottage cheese, you can substitute it with 2/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt. We like to use 0-fat Greek yogurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Bagels?

Yes, you can air fry these cinnamon raisin bagels instead of baking them! Place a parchment paper liner in your air fryer basket. Then, add the formed bagels to the air fryer and brush them with egg wash. Air fry them at 300°F for about 14-16 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Let them cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

How Long Do Cinnamon Raisin Bagels Last?

These homemade cinnamon raisin bagels are best enjoyed within 3-4 days of making them when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. For longer storage, you can freeze them.

Can I Freeze These Bagels?

Yes, you can freeze these cinnamon raisin bagels! Let the bagels completely cool and then wrap them in plastic wrap or foil. After that, store them in a freezer-safe container. You can freeze them for 1-2 months.

Are Cinnamon Raisin Bagels Healthy?

These bagels are healthier than traditional cinnamon raisin bagels. They’re packed with added protein from the cottage cheese and lightly sweetened with just one tablespoon of brown sugar for the whole recipe, or you can opt for a sugar-free sweetener. They’re a delicious lightened-up option!

Can I Make These Bagels Gluten-Free?

To make these bagels gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour.

More Recipes To Try Next!

• Cottage Cheese Bagels
• Truffle Cream Cheese
• Pumpkin Bagels
• Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats
• Cottage Cheese Quiche
• Protein Pizza
• Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

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