COTTAGE CHEESE BAGELS HIGH PROTEIN

Cottage cheese bagels have gone viral, and you need to try them! These high-protein bagels are topped with Everything Bagel seasoning for the perfect savory flavor. Our quick and simple recipe uses a 2-ingredient dough made even better with cottage cheese, resulting in tender and fluffy bagels. Each bagel is packed with about 8 grams of protein, and they come together in no time with minimal prep work. 

They’re so delicious and easy that my daughter, Ella, is always making a double batch to meal prep for the week! They can be easily reheated, which makes them perfect for busy mornings.

Plus, we’re sharing how to make these bagels in the oven and air fryer! Both methods turn out perfect, and you’ll love how simple it is to whip them up! You don’t want to miss out on this viral sensation, give them a try and see why everyone (including us) is obsessed!

Since these bagels are such a hit, we couldn’t resist making high-protein cinnamon raisin bagels with cottage cheese! Trust me, you’ll want to make them both!

Why You Will Love These High-Protein Bagels

• Fluffy Texture: The cottage cheese makes these bagels fluffy!
• High-Protein: They are high in protein due to the cottage cheese.
• 3 Ingredients: These bagels are made with three main ingredients.
• Meal Prep: You can make them ahead of time for meal prep.
• Delicious: They make such a delicious breakfast or snack.
• Simple: No yeast is needed for this recipe! Also, you don’t have to wait for the dough to rise.
• Quick: These bagels are easy to make! You don’t have to blend the cottage cheese.

What Are Cottage Cheese Bagels?

These viral cottage cheese bagels are similar to 2 ingredient dough bagels made with self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. However, the Greek yogurt is swapped for cottage cheese! These bagels are high in protein and super easy to make with a few simple ingredients. You can’t taste the cottage cheese, it just gives these bagels the ultimate fluffy texture. For another delicious bagel recipe with cottage cheese, try our cinnamon raisin bagels.

Ingredients Needed

• Flour: Use all-purpose flour and add the baking powder and salt to make self-rising flour. Or, use self-rising flour if you have it on hand.
• Baking Powder: Add baking powder to the flour so the bagels rise.
• Salt: Add salt to the flour mix to make self-rising flour.
• Cottage Cheese: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese. There is no need to strain or blend it!
• Egg: Whisk an egg for the egg wash.
• Seasoning: Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

Substitutions & Variations

• Self-Rising Flour: If you already have pre-made self-rising flour, you can use that instead of making your own for this recipe.
• Bagel Seasoning: To make everything bagels, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning after brushing with egg wash. Or, sprinkle your bagel seasonings of choice. For plain bagels, omit any seasoning.
• Make More Bagels: You can easily double this recipe to make more bagels for meal prep! However, one egg is still enough for the egg wash, you won’t need two.
• Flour To Use: We used all-purpose flour. You could also use whole wheat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

How To Make Cottage Cheese Bagels

Step 1: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl.

Then, thoroughly mix.

Step 2: Add the cottage cheese to the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix in the cottage cheese and then use your hands to knead the dough.

Thoroughly knead the dough until incorporated.

Step 3: Cut the dough into four even pieces.

After that, roll each piece into a ball. From there, form it into the shape of a bagel and poke a hole in the center of each.

Step 4: Place the formed bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Crack the egg in a bowl and whisk it. Then, brush the egg wash over all the bagels. Next, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top of the bagels.

Step 6: Bake the bagels at 350°F for 25-28 minutes.

Step 7: Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving them.

How To Air Fry Cottage Cheese Bagels

You can also air fry these cottage cheese bagels! Place a parchment paper liner in the air fryer basket or lightly spray it with oil.

Then, air fry the bagels at 300°F for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. After that, let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve cottage cheese bagels as you would regular bagels. They are delicious with butter, cream cheese, or truffle parmesan cream cheese. You can even make a bagel sandwich and stuff them with your favorite ingredients. For another idea, slice and toast the bagel and add mashed avocado, sliced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of sea salt. A few slices of smoked salmon would be delicious, as well. Or, make an egg salad sandwich with these bagels and our cottage cheese egg salad! You could even make a breakfast bagel sandwich with cottage cheese scrambled eggs, cheese, and cooked chopped bacon or turkey bacon.

Expert Tips

• Don’t Strain The Cottage Cheese: With our recipe, you don’t need to strain the cottage cheese! Simply add it to the bowl with the flour and knead.
• Correctly Measure Flour: We recommend measuring the flour with a food scale to ensure you have the correct amount. You should have 1 cup of flour, which is 120 grams. Use the spoon and level method if you don’t have a food scale. 
• Mix The Flour Mixture: Thoroughly mix the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed before adding the cottage cheese.
• Fresh Baking Powder: Use fresh baking powder so the bagels rise. Check to make sure your baking powder isn’t expired.
• Let The Bagels Cool: Once done, let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes. They need time to cool and rest after baking. You can always toast the bagels once cooled and sliced to enjoy them warm.

How To Store Cottage Cheese Bagels

Once the bagels have cooled, you can slice them so they are easy to toast again later. Or, leave them whole. Store leftover cottage cheese bagels in an airtight container or bag, or tightly wrap them in foil. They will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. When ready to serve them again, reheat them in the oven or air fryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Cottage Cheese Bagels Healthy?

These cottage cheese bagels are a healthy option made with a few simple ingredients, and the cottage cheese makes them high in protein! Each bagel has about 8 grams of protein!

How Long Do These Bagels Last?

These cottage cheese bagels are best enjoyed within four days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I Freeze Cottage Cheese Bagels?

Yes, you can freeze these cottage cheese bagels for longer storage. Let the bagels cool and slice them so they are easy to reheat later. Wrap the bagels individually in foil or plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.

More Cottage Cheese Recipes To Try Next!

• Cottage Cheese Quiche
• Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
• Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
• Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
• Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
• Cottage Cheese Toast

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COTTAGE CHEESE BAGELS HIGH PROTEIN

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 bagels

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We can’t stop making these cottage cheese bagels! They are high-protein and easy to make in the oven or air fryer! Each bagel has about 8 grams of protein.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 3/4 cup cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
• ▢ 1 egg, for the egg wash
• ▢ everything bagel seasoning

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Instructions 

• Make self-rising flour. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly mix.
• Add the cottage cheese to the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix in the cottage cheese and then use your hands to knead the dough. Thoroughly knead until the cottage cheese and flour are incorporated and a dough is formed.
• Cut the dough into four even pieces. After that, roll each piece into a ball. From there, form it into the shape of a bagel and poke a hole in the center of each.
• Place the formed bagels on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Crack the egg in a bowl and whisk it. Then, brush the egg wash over all the bagels. After that, sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning on top of the bagels.
• Bake the bagels at 350°F for 25-28 minutes. Or, you can air fry them. Place a parchment paper liner in your air fryer basket or lightly spray it with oil. Then, air fry the bagels at 300°F for 15-17 minutes. You don’t have to preheat your air fryer but you can.
• Once done, remove the bagels from the oven or air fryer and let them cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving them.

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Notes

• Cottage Cheese: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese. There is no need to strain or blend it.
• Let The Bagels Cool: Once done, let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes. They need time to cool and rest after baking. You can always toast the bagels once cooled and sliced to enjoy them warm.
• Storage: Store leftover bagels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

 

WW Points: 3 points per bagel using fat-free cottage cheese; the amount of protein per bagel varies depending on what cottage cheese you use

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Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 25.9g, Protein: 8.8g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 326mg, Fiber: 0.9g, Sugar: 1.3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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