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protein bagels

Delicious high-protein bagels made with cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese strained well
  • 1 egg white egg white
  • optional seasonings everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add strained cottage cheese and mix until combined, resembling small crumbles.
  2. Using your hands, knead the dough until smooth and tacky but not sticky, about 2 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope about 3/4 inch thick and shape into bagels by joining ends.
  4. Brush each bagel with egg white and sprinkle with desired seasonings.
  5. Air fry at 280°F for 15-16 minutes until golden, or bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes, then cool before serving.

Notes

These protein bagels are versatile and perfect for meal prep. Enjoy with your favorite toppings.