High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
These high protein cottage cheese bagels offer a delicious twist on a classic favorite, blending creamy cottage cheese into the dough for a satisfying and nutritious option.
Ingredients
Bagel Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use low-fat or regular cottage cheese.
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs Large size preferred.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Optional for sweetness.
- to taste sesame seeds or poppy seeds Optional topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, and honey (if using), mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Shaping and Baking
- Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape each piece into a bagel by forming a circle with a hole in the center.
- Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Allow the bagels to cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
For a chewier bagel, consider using bread flour. Ensure that the hole in each bagel is large enough to prevent it from closing during baking.