Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese (Print Version)

Soft, chewy high-protein bagels topped with creamy cottage cheese for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagel Dough

01 - 1 cup (240 g) low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
03 - 2 cups (240 g) whole wheat flour
04 - 2 tbsp (16 g) unflavored whey protein powder
05 - 2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
06 - ½ tsp (3 g) fine sea salt
07 - 1 large egg (for egg wash)

→ Topping

08 - 1 cup (240 g) low-fat cottage cheese
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Mix cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until just combined—avoid overworking to maintain texture.
05 - Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a smooth ball, poke a hole through the center with your finger, and gently stretch into a classic bagel shape.
06 - Arrange shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops generously with beaten egg for a glossy golden finish.
07 - Bake for 23-25 minutes until bagels are deeply golden brown, firm to the touch, and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
08 - Let bagels cool for 5 minutes. Spread each generously with cottage cheese topping, then garnish with fresh chives and cracked black pepper.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Seventeen grams of protein per bagel means you stay full for hours without the heavy bread coma
  • The dough comes together in five minutes flat with zero yeast or proofing time
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes the bagels tough so knead just until everything is combined
  • The dough will feel sticky and that is completely normal do not keep adding flour
03 -
  • Let the cottage cheese come to room temperature before mixing so it incorporates smoothly
  • Use a scale if you have one because protein powder measurements can vary wildly between brands

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