Cottage Cheese Bagels
These protein bagels are made with cottage cheese and have 30 grams of protein per bagel. There's no need to boil or knead the dough. You can use your favorite toppings, and there's a secret ingredient that adds even more protein (see the ingredients you'll need below for more details).
This recipe makes two bagels, but you can easily double it. I used Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend from Trader Joe's to garnish my bagels, but they also have another spice blend called Aglio Oglio, which tastes just as delicious.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Cottage cheese: Use your favorite brand of cottage cheese. Just remember, the lower-fat varieties tend to be higher in protein.
- Eggs: You'll need two large eggs. There are no substitutions.
- Bread flour: This flour blend contains the most protein per cup at the supermarket. Keep in mind that all-purpose flour is not the same thing.
- Blanched Almond flour: This ingredient will add more protein to the bagels. Don't worry, you will not be able to taste it, and it doesn't change the texture of the bagel.
- Bagel seasonings: Use your favorite; I used Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend from Trader Joe's
- Also, baking powder and a pinch of sea salt.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Bagels
Prepare the Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add cottage cheese and one egg into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until the cottage cheese is smooth.
- Place the liquid mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the bread flour, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
Create a Ball of Dough and Weigh
- Mix the dry ingredients until a ball forms. There's no need to knead the dough. It should feel tacky when you touch it with your fingers.
- Let the dough rest on the countertop for 10 minutes.
- Divide it in half. Each should be approximately 7 ounces.
- If you have trouble controlling the dough, dust your hands with flour.
Shape the Bagels
- Press your thumb into the center of the dough ball to create a hole.
- Gently stretch the dough by lightly pressing the dough between the gap of your thumb and index finger while your other hand rotates to widen the hole.
- Once you can fit about 3 fingers into the hole you've made, lay it down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Continue to stretch out the dough (if need be) while it's on the parchment paper.
- Press the top of the bagel with your fingertips to ensure each is consistent in thickness.
Add Your Favorite Toppings and Bake
- Brush the surface of each bagel with the remaining beaten egg. This creates a shiny finish and helps the toppings adhere.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of everything bagel seasoning (or your preferred toppings) over the egg wash.
- Bake in a preheated oven set at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Once baked and cooled slightly, your bagels are ready to enjoy! Slice them in half and top them with your favorite cream cheese and toppings.
Can you taste the Cottage Cheese? No, you cannot taste the cottage cheese. Also, because we blended it in the blender, there will be no cheese lumps throughout the dough.
Can I Freeze the Bagels? Yes, you can absolutely freeze bagels!
How to Freeze Bagels
- Let the bagels cool completely after baking. This prevents moisture buildup in the freezer and keeps them from becoming soggy.
- Wrap each bagel tightly in plastic wrap or place it in individual freezer bags. This helps prevent freezer burn and keeps them fresh.
- You can then place the individually wrapped bagels in a larger freezer bag or airtight container for added protection.
- Label them with the date you froze them.
- To thaw, you can either let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator or reheat them directly from frozen in a toaster oven.
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PrintCottage Cheese Bagels
Say goodbye to store-bought bagels and try this easy recipe for homemade bagels loaded with protein made with cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1 cup bread flour, lightly packed
- ½ cup blanched almond flour, packed
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of sea salt
- bagel seasonings like Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend from Trader Joe's or your favorite toppings.
Instructions
Prepare the Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add cottage cheese and egg into a high-speed blender to prepare the liquid ingredients.
- Blend until the cottage cheese is smooth.
- Place the liquid mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the bread flour, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
Create a Ball of Dough and Weigh
- Mix the dry ingredients until a ball forms. There's no need to knead the dough. It should feel tacky with your fingers.
- Let the dough rest on the countertop for 10 minutes.
- Divide it in half. Each should be approximately 7 ounces.
Shape the Bagels
- Press your thumb into the center of the dough ball to create a hole.
- Gently stretch the dough by lightly pressing the dough between the gap of your thumb and index finger while your other hand rotates to widen the hole.
- Once you can fit about 3 fingers into the hole you've made, lay it down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Continue to stretch out the dough (if need be) while it's on the parchment paper.
- Press the top of the bagel with your fingertips to ensure each is consistent in thickness.
Add Your Favorite Toppings and Bake
- Brush the surface of each bagel with a beaten egg. This creates a shiny finish and helps the toppings adhere.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of everything bagel seasoning (or your preferred toppings) over the egg wash.
- Bake in a preheated oven set at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Once baked and cooled slightly, your bagels are ready to enjoy! Slice them in half and top them with your favorite cream cheese and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 573
- Sugar: 5.9 g
- Sodium: 422.7 mg
- Fat: 13.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 61.6 g
- Protein: 30.3 g
- Cholesterol: 199.6 mg
Came out perfect!