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Healthy high-protein cottage cheese bagels ready to be served

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

These soft, chewy bagels made with cottage cheese are high in protein and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bagels
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bagels
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat) Full-fat for richer taste; low-fat for fewer calories.
  • 2 cups self-rising flour Or substitute with 2 cups all-purpose flour mixed with 3 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt.
  • 1 large egg Beaten for brushing the tops.
  • a pinch salt
Optional toppings
  • as desired sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything seasoning For added flavor and texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, self-rising flour, a large egg, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. If the dough is very sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is easy to handle.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, then join the ends to make a bagel shape.
  5. Press gently to seal the ends.
Baking
  1. Beat one egg and brush the tops of the bagels to create a shiny crust.
  2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything seasoning if desired.
  3. Bake on the prepared tray for 18 to 22 minutes or until the bagels are light golden and firm.
  4. Cool on a rack for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer taste. Press the ends well when shaping the rings to avoid them opening while baking. Let bagels cool before slicing to allow them to finish setting.