Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy bagels packed with protein and topped with creamy cottage cheese for a nutritious breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagel Dough

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
04 - 2 tbsp unflavored whey protein powder
05 - 2 tsp baking powder
06 - ½ tsp fine sea salt
07 - 1 large egg

→ Topping

08 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
03 - Add flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir to form a shaggy dough.
04 - Knead dough lightly on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes until just combined. Do not overwork.
05 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch into a bagel shape.
06 - Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for shine.
07 - Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
08 - Cool slightly. Top each bagel with a generous spoonful of cottage cheese, sprinkle with chives and black pepper.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying chewy bagel texture without the usual carb coma aftermath
  • The cottage cheese topping makes each bite feel like a balanced meal, not just empty calories
02 -
  • Overworking the dough is the number one mistake people make with this recipe. Stop kneading the moment everything comes together.
  • Let the bagels cool for at least 5 minutes before adding toppings or the cottage cheese will melt too quickly.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly, so take the dairy out about 20 minutes before starting
  • If your dough feels too wet to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before shaping

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