High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

why make this recipe

These bagels give you more protein than regular bagels. They use cottage cheese and oat flour. They cook fast in an air fryer. You can eat them warm with eggs, cheese, or your favorite spread.

introduction

This recipe makes four small, high-protein bagels with simple ingredients and little fuss. The dough is quick to mix and you boil the bagels briefly before air frying for a nice crust. If you like easy, protein-rich meals, you might also enjoy this chicken parmesan with alfredo sauce recipe.

how to make High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Follow the steps below. Mix the cottage cheese and egg, add oat flour and baking powder, shape into bagels, boil briefly, then air fry until golden.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
• Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
• Water (for boiling)

Directions :

1. Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg.
3. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
4. Mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a bagel.
6. Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
7. Place bagels in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with toppings.
8. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
9. Enjoy warm!

how to serve High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Serve warm with cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon, or a fried egg. These bagels also work well toasted and topped with peanut butter or hummus.

how to store High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Let bagels cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped bagels up to 1 month. Reheat in the toaster or air fryer.

tips to make High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

• Use a fork or hand mixer to mash cottage cheese smooth before mixing.
• If dough is too sticky, add a little more oat flour, 1 tbsp at a time.
• Keep bagels similar size for even cooking.
• Boil gently so bagels keep their shape.
• Check the air fryer at 8 minutes to avoid over-browning.

variation (if any)

• Make mini bagels by dividing dough into 6 pieces and reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
• Add herbs or shredded cheese to the dough for extra flavor.
• Swap oat flour for almond flour, but expect a slightly different texture.

FAQs

Q: Can I bake these instead of air frying?
A: Yes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-18 minutes until golden.

Q: Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
A: Yes. Low-fat cottage cheese works fine, though texture may be a bit drier. Add a splash of water if needed.

Q: Are these gluten-free?
A: Yes, if you use certified gluten-free oat flour.

Q: Can I skip the boiling step?
A: You can, but boiling helps form a better outer crust and a more bagel-like texture.

High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: High Protein

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Description

Delicious high-protein bagels made with cottage cheese and oat flour, cooked quickly in an air fryer.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
• Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
• Water (for boiling)

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Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg.
3. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
4. Mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a bagel.
6. Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
7. Place bagels in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with toppings.
8. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
9. Enjoy warm!

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Notes

For variation, make mini bagels by dividing dough into 6 pieces. You can also add herbs or shredded cheese for extra flavor.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bagel
• Calories: 200
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 12g
• Cholesterol: 40mg