Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels (Printable)

Soft, high-protein bagels made from cottage cheese and self-rising flour, perfect for breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1½ cups self-rising flour

→ Toppings

03 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
04 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese and self-rising flour until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 1–2 minutes until smooth, avoiding over-kneading.
04 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope, form into a bagel shape, and pinch ends to seal.
05 - Place bagels on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with desired toppings.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely chewy and satisfy bagel cravings without any yeast-related stress or overnight planning.
  • Eleven grams of protein per bagel means you're actually fueled, not just snacking on empty carbs.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or they'll stick and tear when you try to flip them; a five-second prevention beats five minutes of frustration.
  • If your cottage cheese is very wet, the dough will be sticky—a light dusting of extra flour on your work surface fixes this instantly.
03 -
  • If you don't have self-rising flour, make your own by whisking all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt—it's faster than running to the store and tastes identical.
  • A plant-based high-protein yogurt works as a cottage cheese swap for dairy-free versions, though the texture shifts slightly toward more tender.
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