Description
At its core, the Viral Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels recipe is a two-ingredient dough variation that has been optimized for nutrition. Traditional two-ingredient dough usually relies on Greek yogurt mixed with self-rising flour. While that version is delicious, substituting cottage cheese takes the nutritional profile and the texture to a whole new level.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 cup self-rising flour
(or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)Optional egg wash: 1 egg, beaten
Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 190 °C / 375 °F and line a baking tray with parchment.
Blend cottage cheese briefly until mostly smooth (for better texture).
Make dough: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with flour until a soft dough forms.
Shape: Divide into 4 equal pieces, roll into ropes, and join ends to form bagels.
Top: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle toppings if using.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
These bagels are naturally higher in protein than traditional bagels, making them a more filling breakfast or snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: ~180 kcal
Keywords: High protein cottage cheese bagels, Two ingredient protein bagels, Viral cottage cheese bread, Healthy protein bagels recipe, Flour and cottage cheese bagels