High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
Description
High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels are made by blending full-fat cottage cheese until smooth, then mixing it with self-rising flour to form a slightly sticky dough. After kneading lightly, the dough is divided and shaped into classic bagel rings. An egg wash is applied before topping with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning. Baking at 375°F yields bagels with a golden crust and a tender, fluffy crumb inside.
The texture is soft and somewhat dense due to the cottage cheese, giving them a unique profile compared to typical flour-based bagels. The toppings add a savory note, and the method avoids boiling which traditional bagels have, resulting in a more bread-like consistency.
These bagels work well sliced with spreads, sandwiches, or as a snack. They are a good option when you want a protein boost and a softer bread alternative. The recipe mentions that low-fat cottage cheese varieties also work, and straining the cottage cheese can improve dough consistency.
Allowing the bagels to cool properly is important before slicing as they finish setting while resting. Using self-rising flour simplifies the leavening, but if unavailable, all-purpose flour with added baking powder and salt is an alternative. This recipe yields four bagels.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup cottage cheese 2 % works too, strained, full-fat
- 1 Cup self-rising flour
- 1 egg used as egg wash if using toppings
- everything bagel seasoning Optional topping, sesame seeds, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a blender, add the 1 Cup Full-fat cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl and add the 1 Cup Self-rising flour.
- Mix the flour and blended cottage cheese with your hands or spatula until well combined. The dough may be a bit sticky. Add 1-2 tablespoons of flour if needed to be able to handle the dough.
- Transfer onto a lightly floured flat surface and knead a few times until you are able to form a ball. You may use 1-2 tablespoons of flour if needed to handle the dough.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Form a ball, create a hole in each one using your finger, and gently pull It apart to form a bagel shape.
- Brush some egg wash (from 1 egg) over each bagel and top with sesame seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Place the bagels onto the prepared sheet pan and bake for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the bagels to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy.
Notes
- If self-rising flour is unavailable, substitute with 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1½ teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Strain the cottage cheese well to remove excess liquid before blending for better dough texture.
- Let the baked bagels cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to ensure they hold together and are soft inside.
- Low-fat cottage cheese versions (2% or 4%) also work but straining remains recommended.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4bagels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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