Description
Simple 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels are a deliciously easy way to enjoy high-protein baking at home. With just three main ingredients—cottage cheese, self-rising flour, and a touch of seasoning—these bagels are fluffy on the inside with a lightly crisp exterior. They can be made in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Customize them with your favorite toppings like everything bagel seasoning or shredded cheese for added flavor. These nutritious bagels are not only ideal for breakfast but also make satisfying snacks or sandwich bases throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour with 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and self-rising flour until a dough forms. If using all-purpose flour, add baking powder and salt before mixing.
- Divide the dough into four equal parts and shape each into a bagel by rolling into a ball and poking a hole in the center.
- Brush each bagel with water or egg wash and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Preheat your air fryer or oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (75g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg