Want an easy and healthy way to start your day? These cottage cheese bagels are full of protein and simple to make! Blending cottage cheese into the dough makes the bagels soft and chewy while giving you a healthy protein boost. They’re great for breakfast or a quick snack.
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Why Cottage Cheese?
Cottage cheese is packed with protein, calcium, and other nutrients. It’s low in fat (depending on the kind you choose) and blends easily into recipes. By blending it first, the cottage cheese becomes smooth, making it perfect for these bagels.
Why You’ll Love These Bagels
- High Protein: Cottage cheese adds a protein boost to every bite.
- Simple Ingredients: You probably already have what you need at home.
- Homemade and Healthy: No preservatives, just fresh and simple.
- Quick to Make: Ready in less than an hour.
- Customizable: Make them sweet or savory—your choice!
Customization Ideas
- Savory Toppings: Add everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds before baking.
- Sweet Ideas: Mix in cinnamon and sugar or drizzle with honey after baking.
- Mix-Ins: Add fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or even diced jalapeños to the dough.
- Berries: Fold in blueberries or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- How to Serve: Eat them plain, with cream cheese, or use them for sandwiches.
Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup white flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blend until smooth – I used my NutriBullet for this!)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
This recipe makes 4 bagels.
Instructions:
1. Mix the Dough:
In a bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese (don’t forget to blend the cottage cheese first so it has a smooth consistency), whole wheat flour, white flour, and baking soda. Stir until it forms a dough. Knead it on a floured surface until smooth. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. Shape the Bagels:
Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a circle. Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking tray.
3. Brush and Top:
Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the bagels. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if you want.
4. Bake:
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Cool and Enjoy:
Let the bagels cool for a few minutes. Eat them warm or store them in a container for up to 3 days.
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