Description
This high protein cottage cheese bagels recipe is soft, chewy, and packed with 15–18g of protein per serving. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a nourishing breakfast.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1.5 cups high-protein flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 1 scoop unflavored whey protein, seasoning, or toppings
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Mix cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and protein powder.
4. Add wet to dry and stir until dough forms.
5. Divide into 4–6 pieces and shape into bagels.
6. Place on baking sheet, sprinkle with toppings, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Add herbs or cheese for savory versions.
Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Toast directly from frozen for a quick protein breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese, bagel, breakfast, meal prep