High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
These high protein cottage cheese bagels are a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy mornings. They're healthy, packed with protein, and adaptable for gluten-free and no yeast diets!
Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat Good Culture Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg, whisked
- Everything Bagel Seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. This ensures your dough has the perfect texture.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and knead the dough lightly for 1–2 minutes until it’s smooth and cohesive. Avoid over-kneading; the dough should feel soft but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a rope and shape into a bagel, ensuring the center hole is slightly larger than you think (it will shrink as it bakes).
- Brush the tops with whisked egg, then generously sprinkle with everything seasoning or your seasoning of choice.
- For air frying: Arrange the bagels in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 325°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- For baking: Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Store extra bagels in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Toast bagels for a crispy exterior.