These cottage cheese bagels are made with just 3 ingredients, and they’re a delicious, high-protein breakfast! Try this simple recipe when you need a quick and easy snack!

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I’ve been making so many recipes with cottage cheese, and I’ve loved how this versatile ingredient can add protein to some of my favorite snacks. So I decided to try using cottage cheese to make bagels, and it worked like a charm! All you need is self-rising flour, blended cottage cheese, and an egg. The egg is just used for an egg wash, so if you want to skip it, you can.

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Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Self-Rising Flour- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can use all-purpose flour. Use one cup of all-purpose flour mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Cottage cheese– You can use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese; either one works great. You can use plain Greek yogurt if you don’t have cottage cheese.
  • Egg– This is optional, but using an egg wash on the bagels gives them a nice crust and a golden brown exterior.
  • Seasoning– This is optional, but I used everything bagel seasoning to turn these into everything bagels. Feel free to use sea salt and rosemary or other herbs.

How to Make Self-Rising Flour

If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own! The ratio is one cup of all-purpose flour mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. This makes slightly more than one cup of self-rising flour, which is all you’ll need for this recipe.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Bagels

blended cottage cheese
Using an immersion blender, traditional blender, or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
bagel dough
Add the blended cottage cheese and flour to a large bowl.
bagel dough
Use a large spoon to combine with the flour, until the dough is mixed.
whisked egg
Whisk the egg until smooth.
cottage cheese bagels on a tray
Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Brush with egg wash and add toppings.
cottage cheese bagels on a tray
Bake until golden brown.

How to Make a Bagel Sandwich

You can use these bagels as the base of a bagel sandwich. Try my breakfast sandwich recipe or top your bagel with a combination of a few different toppings like:

  • Cream cheese
  • Peanut butter or almond butter
  • Jelly or jam
  • Hummus
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Spinach or mixed greens

How to Make Cottage Cheese Bagels in an Air Fryer

If you want to make these bagels in an air fryer, it’s quick and easy! Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Prepare the dough according to the recipe. Then air fry at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.

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cottage cheese bagels

Cottage Cheese Bagels

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bagels 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven or Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

These cottage cheese bagels are made with only 3 ingredients, and they’re a delicious, high protein breakfast! Try this simple recipe when you need a quick and easy snack!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat is fine)
  • 1 cup self rising flour, plus more for dusting (see note for substitution)
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Using an immersion blender, traditional blender, or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a bowl and use a large spoon to combine with the flour, until the dough is mixed.
  4. Divide into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a log and then connect the ends.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the egg until smooth.
  6. Brush the bagels with the whisked egg. Sprinkle any toppings you’d like to add.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.

How to Store Leftover Bagels

To store cottage cheese bagels, allow them to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags. Store them at room temperature if you plan to eat them within 1-2 days. For longer storage, slice the bagels, then freeze them in a sealed container or bags for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw them at room temperature or toast them before eating them.

More Cottage Cheese Recipes

If you like these bagels, try some of my other cottage cheese recipes! Reader favorites include cottage cheese pizza crust, cottage cheese pasta sauce, cottage cheese overnight oats, cottage cheese macaroni and cheese, and cottage cheese oatmeal. Looking for a way to hide the cottage cheese? Try my macaroni salad, pizza dip, or pesto dip!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I toast my bagels? Yes! Slice the bagels and toast them just like a regular bagel.
  • What toppings should I add? When baking the bagels, I used everything bagel seasoning. You could also use sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried rosemary, or flaky sea salt.
  • Are bagels healthy? Most bagels are high in carbs and low in protein. But these cottage cheese bagels are only 170 calories each, and they contain 11g of protein! These are great for a healthy breakfast.