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High protein cottage cheese bagels without yeast served on a plate

High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

These warm, fluffy bagels are high in protein and made without yeast, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 bagels
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 cup cottage cheese blended until completely smooth
Dry ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
Optional egg wash & toppings
  • 1/2 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash, optional
  • everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or coarse salt optional, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, shape into bagels, and place on the prepared sheet.
  6. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with seasonings.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Tips for success include blending the cottage cheese until smooth, measuring flour properly, and gently shaping the bagels. Optionally brush with egg wash for glossy tops.