High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels : Easy, Fluffy & Guilt-Free
These Cottage Cheese Bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with protein—without needing yeast or long rise times. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or sandwich base. You won’t believe how easy it is to whip these up in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels 1x
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 cup self-rising flour*
1 egg (for brushing)
Optional toppings: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
*If you don’t have self-rising flour, use 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder + ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese and flour until a dough forms. It may be slightly sticky—lightly flour your hands if needed.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and form into a bagel shape.
Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and add desired toppings.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~140–160
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 10g