Description
Soft, chewy 3 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe —this high-protein recipe comes together in 30 minutes with no yeast or special equipment.
Ingredients
1 cup blended cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose + baking powder)
1 egg (optional, for binding or egg wash)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine blended cottage cheese and flour. Add egg if using.
3. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead gently on floured surface until smooth.
4. Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll into ropes and form circles to shape bagels.
5. Place on parchment-lined tray. Brush with egg wash if desired. Add toppings.
6. Bake 22–25 minutes in oven or 10–12 minutes in air fryer, flipping halfway.
7. Cool slightly before serving. Store in airtight container.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese until smooth for best texture.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Freeze shaped bagels before baking for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg