Description
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels are delicious, nutritious, and a wholesome alternative to traditional bagels, ensuring a boost of protein to keep you energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare your air fryer.
- Mix together the cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until a dough forms.
- Add water a tablespoon at a time if the dough is too dry until it reaches a workable consistency.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a bagel.
- Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each bagel, if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or air fry at 320°F (160°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These bagels can be customized with various toppings and can be served plain or with spreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bagels, high protein bagels, healthy breakfast