Description
Homemade protein bagels with cottage cheese offer a nutritious breakfast solution packed with muscle-building goodness. Home bakers can create these simple, wholesome bagels with basic ingredients and minimal kitchen skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 1 cup (8 fluid ounces / 240 milliliters) 2% cottage cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (5 ounces / 142 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Egg Ingredient:
- 1 egg white (or 1 large egg)
Optional Toppings:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Dried garlic flakes
- Dried onion flakes
Instructions
- Craft a versatile dry mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate strained cottage cheese, blending thoroughly until the texture resembles delicate crumbles.
- Transform the initial mixture into a cohesive dough by hand-kneading directly in the bowl. Manipulate the ingredients for approximately two minutes until achieving a smooth, tacky consistency that effortlessly separates from your palms.
- Portion the dough into four uniform segments. Create bagel shapes by either rolling each portion into three-quarter-inch thick cylindrical ropes and connecting the ends, or forming balls with centered perforations and gently expanding the openings.
- Enhance the bagels’ exterior by delicately brushing with egg wash, then generously coating both surfaces with preferred seasoning blend for added flavor complexity.
- For air fryer preparation, lightly coat the basket with cooking spray. Arrange bagels in non-overlapping batches. Utilize air fryer at 280F for 15-16 minutes until achieving a golden-brown appearance. Allow a minimum 15-minute cooling period before slicing.
- Alternatively, oven-bake method requires preheating to 375F. Prepare a baking sheet with lightly oiled parchment or silicone liner. Position bagels on the top rack, baking for 25 minutes. Permit thorough cooling for at least 15 minutes prior to cutting.
Notes
- Optimal Dough Consistency Check cottage cheese thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfectly cohesive dough that won’t become too wet or crumbly.
- Versatile Seasoning Options Experiment with various toppings like everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or dried herbs to customize flavor profiles and match different meal preferences.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap regular flour with a gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum for celiac-friendly protein bagels that maintain similar texture and structure.
- Protein Boost Incorporate additional protein powder or protein-rich seeds like chia or hemp for enhanced nutritional value without compromising the bagel’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes (air fryer) or 25 minutes (oven)
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg