Description
Protein-packed bagels shine with creamy cottage cheese, delivering a nutritious breakfast powerhouse. Crisp edges and pillowy centers make these homemade bagels a delightful morning companion you’ll crave with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 g / 8.8 ounces) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 ounces) self-rising flour
- 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 ounces) cottage cheese
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill), chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings and Additions:
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Everything bagel seasoning
- ½ avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining a sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 375F (190C).
- Create a malleable dough by thoroughly blending Greek yogurt with self-rising flour until a cohesive mixture develops.
- Transfer the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead, working the texture until smooth and pliable.
- Portion the dough into four uniform sections, rolling each piece into elongated rope-like shapes.
- Form each rope into circular bagel configurations by connecting the ends, ensuring a uniform ring shape.
- Position the shaped bagels onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining equal spacing between each piece.
- Delicately coat each bagel surface with a whisked egg wash, creating a glossy protective layer.
- Optional: Enhance the exterior by sprinkling sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or preferred seasoning blend across the egg-brushed surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake approximately 20-25 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown color and firm texture.
- Remove from oven and allow bagels to cool momentarily before serving, ensuring optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Swap Greek Yogurt: Replace with cottage cheese for a protein boost and different tangy flavor profile that still maintains the recipe’s texture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free self-rising flour blend to make these bagels accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Seasoning Experiment: Try everything bagel seasoning, dried herbs, or nutritional yeast for extra flavor layers without compromising the base recipe.
- Storage Hack: Slice and freeze bagels individually for quick toasting later, preserving freshness and making meal prep easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg