If you're looking for a delicious, cottage cheese bagel option that doesn't sacrifice taste, you've come to the right place. High-protein bagel recipe is taking over breakfast and for a good reason!
What Makes This Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe Great?
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Whether you're into meal prepping, fueling your workouts, or just love a bagel that keeps you full, this guide has everything you need to know about these bagels -without the complicated steps. These bagels pair perfectly with my Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata, Bacon Straws, Cinnamon Roll Hack, or my Brioche French Toast Casserole.
Let's be real-nobody has time for fussy recipes in the morning. That's why these high protein bagels are a game-changer! Here's why you'll love them:
Why This Healthy Bagel Recipe Works
- Quick & Easy: No yeast, no rising time, and minimal ingredients make this a must-try.
- High in Protein: Cottage cheese is the secret weapon to keeping you full and fueled.
- Totally Customizable: Want a sweet version? Add a little cinnamon and honey. Need something savory? Toss in some everything bagel seasoning.
- Delicious - Chewy, flavorful, and downright addictive.
❤️ Key Ingredients?
Cottage cheese bagels in particular are having a major moment. The magic ingredient? Yep, cottage cheese! This powerhouse ingredient makes bagels extra tender while sneaking in protein without the chalky texture that some protein-packed foods have.
🗒 Substitutions
• Flour Substitution: You can use self-rising flour and omit the salt and baking powder.
• For gluten-free high-protein cottage cheese bagels, use 1 cup of a quality gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. Mix it with 2 teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
• You can substitute Greek yogurt for the cottage cheese.
🥄 How to Make the High-Protein Bagels
- Combine Ingredients
- From into a Bagel Shape
- Bake: at 375 degrees until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy!
🍲How to Serve High Protein Bagels
Classic Style: Toasted with a smear of whipped cream cheese or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
Savory Upgrade: Top with avocado, smoked salmon, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
Sweet Treat: Spread with almond butter and a drizzle of honey for a protein-packed breakfast.
Egg & Cheese Sandwich: Layer with scrambled eggs and cheese for the ultimate high-protein breakfast sandwich.
Pizza Bagel: Toast it with marinara, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni for a fun twist.
These bagels aren't just for breakfast either-they're great for lunch, snacks, or even dinner when paired with a hearty soup or salad! You can even make bagel chips!
🗒 Bagel Toppings Ideas
- Everything seasoning (garlic, onion, sesame, poppy, salt)
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds (white or black)
- Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
- Minced dried garlic
- Minced dried onion
- Za'atar
- Parmesan or Asiago cheese (grated)
- Fresh rosemary + flaky salt
- Chopped chives
- Thyme leaves
- Shredded cheddar
- Gruyère
- Pepper jack
- Cream cheese dollops (for stuffed effect)
- Cinnamon sugar
- Turbinado sugar
- Dried blueberries or raisins
- Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
- Brown sugar + cinnamon mix
👝 How to Store Leftovers: Cottage Cheese Bagels
Allow the bagels to cool completely and store them in an airtight bag at room temperature (not in the refrigerator, which can make them stale faster) for 3-4 days.proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
🤔 Common Questions
Yes, freeze them immediately for up to 4 months.
Regular bagels are mostly carbs, while high protein bagels recipes add ingredients like cottage cheese, to boost the protein count.
Nope! Cottage cheese blends seamlessly into the dough, adding moisture and protein without any cottage cheese flavor.
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Cottage Cheese Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons baking powder * See notes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
- Seasoning ideas: everything bagel seasoning shredded asiago cheese, poppy or sesame seeds, coarse salt, dried onion flakes, dried garlic flakes.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 and position the rack to the top position.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese: Add cottage cheese to a mixing bowl use an immersion blender and blend on high until smooth. Alternatively, Place the cottage cheese in the food processor or blender and pulse or blend on high until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Note: If you don't want to blend the cottage cheese they still come out great. The dough may dryer but will come together with kneading.
- Add flour: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until completely combined and the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a generously floured work surface and knead the dough 8-10 times, until smooth. Add more flour to the work surface as needed until the dough is no longer sticky. But don't over-add the flour.
- Shape and season: Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball out into a 6-7-inch rope, about 1-inch thick. Join the ends to make a circle and pinch the seam tightly to seal. Brush the tops with a beaten egg and top with a seasoning if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Bagels stay fresh in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Flour Substitution: You can use self-rising flour and omit the salt and baking powder.
- Air Fryer Method: Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Transfer the bagels to the air fryer basket in batches without overcrowding and air fry at 280°F 15 to 16 minutes, or until golden. No need to turn.
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a Silpat on a baking sheet. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.
- Important: Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Dayna says
I was so impressed with myself after making these! lol Super easy and delicious too!
Lauren Lane says
Yay! That makes me so happy! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Kari Ivie says
Have made this recipe several times now. My entire family loves them! We don’t eat much meat, so happy to know we are getting the extra protein in as well.
Lauren Lane says
I hope you love these as much as I do. I prefer them to the traditional full-carb version! Enjoy!
Beverly Craven says
I wondered if you could substitute almond flour? I follow a keto diet and can’t have flour. Thank you!
Lauren Lane says
I haven’t tried that yet.
Lauren Lane says
I would think so but I haven't tried that. Let me know if you do!