Description
These 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels will be your new obsession. Make them in the oven or air fryer for a high-protein, low-effort breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
1 cup self-rising flour (or mix of AP flour + baking powder + salt)
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, asiago cheese, poppy seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor or blender.
3. Mix blended cottage cheese and flour in a medium bowl until dough forms.
4. Transfer to a floured surface and knead 8–10 times until smooth.
5. Divide dough into 4 equal parts, roll into ropes, and shape into bagels.
6. Pinch seams tightly, brush tops with egg wash, and add toppings.
7. Bake for 25–30 mins until golden brown. Cool for 15 mins before slicing.
8. Air fryer option: Preheat to 350°F. Spray basket. Air fry for 12–14 mins.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
To make gluten-free, use a GF blend with xanthan gum.
Air fryer results in crispier crust; oven gives a softer finish.
Bagels stay fresh up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg