Simple 3 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels
Delightful, protein-packed bagels made with just three main ingredients, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
- 1 egg (optional, for gloss)
- Everything seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Incorporate the cottage cheese into the mixture and mix until a chunky dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Shape the dough into 4 equal sections, rolling each into a log and joining the ends to form bagels.
- Prepare an egg wash with the egg and a splash of water, brushing it over the bagels and adding toppings.
- Air fry the bagels at 300°F for 15-17 minutes, checking for doneness around the 10-minute mark.
- Cool the bagels for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep; bagels can be made ahead and frozen for future use.