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Love your bread but need more protein? I’ve got you! These high-protein bagels with cottage cheese have 11 grams of protein and only 5 grams of fat, ideal for protein lovers.
I love bagels. They are my favorite go-to breakfast (and sometimes snack) when I sometimes crave savory food.
However, in most cases, bagels are not that high in protein, throwing off my protein intake for the day.
I needed something to help me still enjoy my morning bagels while providing a protein boost. That is when I came up with these high-protein bagels with cottage cheese.
One of the things I love about this recipe is how easy it is to make. You don’t have to wait for the dough to rise or need fancy yeast skills.
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Pin ItYou just need to mix the ingredients in a mixing bowl, create the shape, and let the oven do the rest. In under 45 minutes, you can have a deliciously warm and fresh-out-of-the-oven bagel.
Ingredients and Substitutes
Cottage cheese (1 cup) – If you want a dairy-free option, you could try a plant-based cottage cheese alternative.
All-purpose flour (1 cup) – To make it gluten-free, swap for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
Baking powder (2 tsp)
Sea salt (1/2 tsp)
TOPPING
Egg, beaten (1) – If you want to create a vegan option, try to replace it with a plant-based egg wash, like aquafaba.
Sesame seeds – Feel free to experiment with other toppings like sunflower seeds, Everything Bagel seasoning, or even shredded cheese (there is no such thing as too much cheese).
Poppy seeds
How to Make High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese
Step 1. Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 375F. Place the cottage cheese in a food processor, small blender, or immersion blender.
Step 2. Mix the cottage cheese until it has a smooth texture.
Step 3. In a large bowl, place the cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4. Give everything a good mix using a spatula. This should form a thick dough.
Step 5. Sprinkle some flour on a surface and place the dough on top.
Step 6. Knead the dough using your hands until it’s no longer sticky. If it’s still sticky, keep on adding a bit of flour until it has the right texture.
Step 7. Divide the flour into 4 portions.
Step 8. For each portion, roll them up into a thick rope, which should be about 7-8 inches in length.
Step 9. Join the ends of the dough to form a circle. Pinch each end together so they combine. Roll it carefully on the counter to make sure the place where the dough joins becomes smooth.
Place your finger inside the bagel dough and roll it around to create a whole that’s around 2 inches in diameter. You can use your finger to widen it if it’s needed.
Transfer the bagel to the baking sheet.
Step 10. Grab a brush and cover the bagels with the beaten egg.
Step 11. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
Step 12. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the bagel turns golden brown. Let them cool down on a rack before slicing and serving.
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Pin ItHow To Modify These High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese?
- Add Sweetness: Mix a teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup into the dough. Top with a sprinkle of sugar before baking.
- Boost the Protein: Mix a tablespoon of protein powder (unflavored) into the dough. If the dough becomes too dry, add a little bit of water.
- Custom Flavors: Add chopped fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or sautéed onions to your dough for a unique twist.
What to Serve with High Protein Bagels
I love to have these high protein bagels on their own. But, you can create powerful combos with the right sides.
Here are some of my favorite options.
- Cream cheese
- Almond butter
- Smashed avocado
- Smoked salmon (adds more protein)
- Scrambled eggs (adds more protein)
- Turkey slices (adds more protein)
- Berry fruit salad
- Onion soup
- Green salad
Storage Tips
If you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for up to 2 days.
If you want to keep them for longer, you can place them in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
And, if you want to make a batch of these delicious bagels and store them for longer, you can place them in the freezer. Place them in a freezer-safe container, and you can keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To revive your bagel, place it in the oven at 350F for 5-7 minutes, or slice it and toast it.
Other Bread Recipes
High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese
1 Cals: 201 Protein: 11 Carbs: 27 Fat: 5.1
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Topping
- 1 egg beaten
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor, a small blender, or an immersion blender until it has a smooth texture.
- In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Use a spatula to do it until thick dough forms.
- Flour a surface and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough with your hands until it’s no longer too sticky. You might need to add a little bit more flour to make that happen.
- Divide the dough into 4 portions.
- Roll up each portion into thick rope, about 7-8 inches in length.
- Join the ends of the dough to form a circle and pinch the ends together so they fuse. Roll it gently on the counter so the bit where the dough joins smooths out.
- Place your finger inside the dough bagel and roll around it until the hole in the bagel is around 2 inches in diameter. Use your fingers to widen it if needed.
- Place the bagels on the baking sheet. Use a brush to cover the bagels with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool down on the rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
