Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels (Printable)

Soft, chewy bagels crafted from cottage cheese and self-rising flour for a protein-rich start.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

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 to 2 minutes, just until smooth. Do not over-knead.
04 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope, then form into a bagel shape and pinch ends to seal.
05 - Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with desired toppings.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High-protein goodness with 11g per bagel
  • Only 2 main ingredients needed
  • No yeast, no boiling, no waiting for dough to rise
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and seasonings
  • Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest, most tender texture
  • Don't skip the egg wash — it creates that beautiful golden-brown finish
  • Make the center hole larger than you think; it will shrink during baking
  • Blend the cottage cheese smooth for a more uniform texture if you prefer
  • Double the batch and freeze extras for quick breakfasts all week
  • Toast day-old bagels to refresh them and restore the crispy exterior
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