Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels are a soft and chewy delight that combines nutrition and taste in every bite. With only three simple ingredients, these bagels are not only easy to make but also packed with protein, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a base for sandwiches. Whether you choose to bake them in the oven or air fry for a quicker option, the versatility of toppings allows you to customize each bagel to your liking. Enjoy them plain or dressed up with your favorite spreads and toppings for a deliciously healthy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Toppings (e.g., sesame seeds, shredded cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor.
- Combine blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour in a bowl; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth; divide into four pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope and form into bagels, sealing ends tightly.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket, brush with beaten egg, and add toppings.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute self-rising flour with a gluten-free blend combined with baking powder and salt. Add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor variations.