Description
These high-protein bagels are soft, fluffy, and made with just 3 main ingredients: cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder. They’re low in calories, easy to make in an air fryer or oven, and perfect for breakfast or lunch. Customize them with your favorite toppings or go gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
- 1 egg (optional, for brushing)
- Toppings: everything seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the cottage cheese. Mix with a fork or spatula until a chunky dough forms. A stand mixer with a dough hook can also be used.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead by hand for 1–2 minutes until semi-smooth. Add a sprinkle of flour if the dough becomes sticky.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece into a 6–7 inch log (about ¾ inch thick) and connect the ends to form a bagel shape.
Whisk the egg with a splash of water or milk. Brush the top of each bagel with the egg wash. Add desired toppings.
Preheat the air fryer to 300°F. Lightly spray or line the basket with parchment paper. Place bagels in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed.
Air fry for 15–17 minutes or until golden brown. Check at 10 minutes and adjust time as needed.
Let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Cottage cheese: Good Culture 4% or 2% both work well.
Flour: Substitute with whole wheat or 1:1 gluten-free flour if preferred.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
[the_ad id="4667"]To reheat: Defrost overnight and warm in the air fryer at 330°F, or toast/microwave until warm.
Oven method: Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes if you don’t have an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg