Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Simple 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels, a quick and easy recipe perfect for health-conscious food lovers. These bagels are fluffy, satisfying, and packed with protein, making them an ideal breakfast or snack option. In less than 30 minutes, you can whip up these delightful treats without the hassle of yeast or rising dough. Whether you bake them in the oven or air fry for a crispy finish, they can be customized with your favorite toppings like everything bagel seasoning or shredded cheese. Enjoy them plain or topped with cream cheese, avocado, or nut butter for a nutritious twist to your morning routine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour with 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
- Optional toppings (everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and self-rising flour (add baking powder and salt if using all-purpose). Mix until well combined.
- Divide dough into four pieces; shape each into a bagel by rolling it into a ball and creating a hole in the center.
- Add desired toppings before cooking.
- Bake for about 20 minutes in the oven or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking/Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg