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
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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1 cup self-rising flour
(or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt) -
Optional egg wash: 1 egg, beaten
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Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 190 °C / 375 °F and line a baking tray with parchment.
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Blend cottage cheese briefly until mostly smooth (for better texture).
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Make dough: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with flour until a soft dough forms.
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Shape: Divide into 4 equal pieces, roll into ropes, and join ends to form bagels.
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Top: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle toppings if using.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
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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