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Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Whip up a batch of these quick and easy High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese for breakfast or lunch in less than 30 minutes – they come out perfect!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free mix like cup4cup, (5 oz total in weight))
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it's not expired or it won't rise)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (excess liquid strained well (I like Good Culture))
  • 1 egg white ( or 1 large egg, beaten)
  • optional: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the strained cottage cheese and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  2. Spray air fryer basket with oil. Transfer the bagels to the air fryer basket in batches without overcrowding and air fry 280F 15 to 16 minutes, or until golden. No need to turn.
  3. Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
  4. Using your clean hands, working in the bowl, knead the dough until it comes together and is smooth, tacky, but not sticky, about 2 minutes (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
  5. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting, this step is a must.
  6. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting, this step is a must.
  7. Divide into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels. (or you can make a ball and poke a hole in the center then stretch it slightly)
  8. Top with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with seasoning of your choice.

Notes

  • If the cottage cheese isn't strained well, the dough may be sticky. If so, add a little more flour.
  • cottage cheese
  • Freeze cooked bagels wrapped tightly in plastic or foil. Reheat in foil in the oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bagel Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28.5g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 583mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bagel
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28.5g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 583mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.