Description
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with these delightful Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels! Made from just three simple ingredients, these bagels are not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein, making them a nutritious choice for any time of the day. With their soft texture and customizable toppings, they serve as a perfect base for sandwiches or as a tasty treat on their own. Bake them in the oven or air fryer for a deliciously satisfying experience that’s healthy and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded asiago cheese, or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour until fully mixed.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth (about 8-10 times).
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces and shape each into a bagel by rolling into ropes and joining the ends.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and add your favorite toppings before baking for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg