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High protein cottage cheese bagels sliced and filled with cream cheese on a ceramic plate with everything seasoning
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

These soft, chewy high protein cottage cheese bagels come together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. No yeast, no boiling, and packed with protein, they're perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder (if using all-purpose flour)
  • 1 pinch salt (if using all-purpose flour)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, flaky salt, or preferred topping

Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • baking sheet or air fryer basket
  • pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth with no visible curds.
  2. Mix the blended cottage cheese with the flour (and baking powder plus salt if using all-purpose flour) until a shaggy, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and join the ends to form a bagel, or poke a hole through a dough ball to create the center.
  4. Brush each bagel generously with beaten egg and sprinkle with your preferred seasoning.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–28 minutes until deeply golden, or air fry at 320°F for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Let the bagels cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Drain watery cottage cheese before blending for the best texture. Blend until completely smooth, avoid overmixing the dough, and let the bagels rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze sliced bagels for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or air fryer for the crispiest texture.