Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagel is a simple 2-ingredient recipe made with self-rising flour and protein-rich cottage cheese. Soft, chewy, and delicious, each bagel packs 14g of protein, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth or left with curds)
- 1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine self-rising flour and cottage cheese. Stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a bagel.
- Place bagels on the baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg (if using) and sprinkle with toppings.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden brown and firm on top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooled bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezer-Friendly: Wrap bagels individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or oven.
- Tip: For extra protein, top your bagel with smoked salmon, turkey, or spread with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, High-Protein
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg