Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese (Printable)

Soft protein-rich bagels topped with creamy cottage cheese for a satisfying nutritious breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagel Dough

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
04 - 2 tablespoons unflavored whey protein powder
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

→ Topping

08 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead lightly for 2-3 minutes until just combined. Avoid overworking the dough.
05 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, poke a hole through the center, and gently stretch into a bagel shape.
06 - Place shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
07 - Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
08 - Let cool slightly. Top each bagel with cottage cheese, chives, and black pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Each bagel delivers 17 grams of protein without that weird protein powder aftertaste
  • The dough comes together in minutes with no yeast or waiting required
  • They reheat beautifully so you can batch cook breakfast for the whole week
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes tough bagels so stop as soon as everything is combined
  • The dough will feel sticky and that is exactly right do not keep adding flour
  • Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing or they will squish down
03 -
  • If you want extra crunch sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top before baking
  • Room temperature ingredients mix much more smoothly so take everything out of the fridge first

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