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Four sesame seed-covered gluten-free protein bagels are placed on a wooden cutting board with an orange napkin and a knife beside them.
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Cottage Cheese Bagels

Whip up these 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels in just 20 minutes! High in protein, gluten-free, and no boiling required, they're perfect for quick breakfasts, snacks, or sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
resting time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese bagels
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 4% cottage cheese (220 grams)
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour (140 grams)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg optional
  • seasonings or spices for topping optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and whipped.
  • Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl.
  • Add the whipped cottage cheese to the flour mixture and combine with a spatula until crumbly. With clean hands, continue kneading the dough in the bowl until it comes together. It will be a little sticky but not overly so.
  • Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equal pieces.
  • Roll the dough into a rope about 6-8" long. Join the ends of the rope to form a circle and seal the seam with your fingers. Place the bagel on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the 3 remaining pieces.
  • Whisk the egg in a small bowl and lightly brush each bagel with the egg wash. Top the bagels however you want with any seasonings or spices.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bagels start to turn golden brown on top and around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • I used King Arthur measure for measure gluten-free flour. 
  • Seasonings can include:
    • sesame seeds
    • poppy seeds
    • everything bagel seasoning
    • coarse salt
    • dried garlic flakes
    • dried onion flakes
    • whole flaxseeds
    • sunflower seeds
    • pepitas
    • Etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg