Description
Indulge in the delicious simplicity of Simple 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels. These bagels are a nutritious alternative to traditional recipes, offering a fluffy texture and a protein boost that makes them perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Made with just cottage cheese, self-rising flour, and an optional dash of seasoning, these bagels come together without the hassle of yeast or rising time. Whether toasted plain, topped with savory ingredients, or enjoyed sweet, they are versatile enough to satisfy any craving. Elevate your meal prep with these easy-to-make bagels that promise homemade goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1½ teaspoons baking powder + ¼ teaspoon salt if using all-purpose flour)
- Optional toppings: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or set your air fryer to the same temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and self-rising flour (or add baking powder and salt if using all-purpose). Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
- On a floured surface, divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each into a bagel by rolling into a ball and poking a hole in the center.
- Add your choice of toppings on top of each bagel.
- Bake for about 20 minutes in the oven or air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (70g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg