🥯 Cottage Cheese Bagels
High-Protein • Fluffy • No Yeast • Ready in Minutes
Why You’ll Love Them
Packed with protein
No yeast, no rising time
Soft and fluffy inside, lightly crisp outside
Great for breakfast, meal prep, or weight-friendly eating
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 4 Bagels)
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour)
1½ tsp baking powder (skip if using self-rising flour)
½ tsp salt
1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Optional Toppings
Everything bagel seasoning
Sesame seeds
Poppy seeds
Shredded cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Blend the cottage cheese
For best texture, blend until smooth (a food processor or blender works best).Make the dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add blended cottage cheese and stir until a soft dough forms.Shape the bagels
Lightly flour your hands. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
Roll into balls, poke a hole in the center, and gently stretch into bagel shapes.Egg wash & topping (optional)
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle toppings on top.Bake
Bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and puffed.Cool slightly before slicing. Toast for best flavor.
🧠 Nutrition (Approx. per bagel)
Calories: ~160
Protein: ~12–14g
Carbs: ~20g
Fat: ~3–4g
(Varies by flour and cottage cheese used)
❓ Q & A
Q1: Do these taste like cottage cheese?
No. Once baked, the cottage cheese flavor disappears and tastes like classic bread.
Q2: Why blend the cottage cheese?
Blending removes curds and gives a smooth, fluffy texture similar to bakery bagels.
Q3: Can I use Greek yogurt instead?
Yes. Replace cottage cheese 1:1 with thick Greek yogurt.
Q4: Are these good for weight loss?
Yes. They’re high in protein, which helps control hunger and supports muscle.
Q5: Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes. Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour with baking powder included.
Q6: How do I store them?
Room temp: 1 day
Fridge: up to 4 days
Freezer (sliced): up to 2 months
Q7: Can I air-fry them?
Yes. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, checking halfway.
Q8: Why are my bagels dense?
Possible reasons:
Cottage cheese not blended
Too much flour
Overworking the dough
🥯 Serving Ideas
Cream cheese + smoked salmon
Egg & avocado breakfast bagel
Peanut butter + banana
Turkey & cheese sandwich
⭐ Pro Tip
Toast them before eating—they get crispy outside and extra fluffy inside.
If you’d like, I can also share:
2-ingredient cottage cheese bagels
Low-carb version
Sweet breakfast bagels
Air-fryer only version.
