Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels 

This Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels recipe from Modern Honey is a no-yeast, high-protein breakfast that comes together in under 30 minutes. Made with just cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, and an optional egg wash, these bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with over 10 grams of protein each—ideal for a satisfying start or post-workout snack. With minimal ingredients and prep, you can customize the toppings to your liking, making them versatile, nutritious, and perfect for busy days. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (or plain Greek yogurt as an option)
  
  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
  
  

• Toppings (optional): everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, cheddar, jalapeños, cinnamon sugar, etc.
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
   
   

2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor or blender.
   
   

3. In a bowl, mix blended cottage cheese with flour, baking powder, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
   
   

4. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Shape into bagels by forming ropes and joining ends, or poke and widen a hole in each ball.
   
   

5. Place bagels on parchment‑lined baking sheet. Whisk egg and brush or replace with olive oil, then apply toppings if using.
   
   

6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
   
   

Nutrients (per bagel, recipe yields 4 bagels)

Calories: ~237–240 kcal
Protein: ~11 g
Fat: ~2 g
Carbohydrates: ~28 g
  Sugar: ~1 g
  Fiber: ~1 g
Cholesterol: ~25 mg
Sodium: ~300 mg (varies with cottage cheese brand)
Calcium: ~80 mg
Iron: ~1.2 mg
Potassium: ~90 mg