High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
These warm, fluffy bagels are high in protein and made without yeast, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
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
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, shape into bagels, and place on the prepared sheet.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- 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.