Description
These High Protein Bagels are a game-changer! Chewy, satisfying, and packed with protein from cottage cheese – they’ll make your morning routine so much better than store-bought alternatives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (125g) whole wheat flour
- 1½ cups (340g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) water (for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, or dried onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Add one egg and maple syrup or honey to the cottage cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold everything together until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 1-2 minutes until smooth. The dough should feel slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then use your thumb to poke a hole through the center and gently stretch to about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the shaped bagels on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Beat the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the tops of each bagel.
- If using toppings, sprinkle them over the egg-washed bagels now.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.