✅ Makes: 4 bagels
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 22–25 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes
Diet: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Texture: Soft, fluffy inside with a golden crust
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small curd preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour if not keto)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Toppings: Everything Bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
🔧 Equipment:
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spatula or spoon
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend Cottage Cheese
- Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy (no lumps).
3. Make the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Blended cottage cheese
- Eggs
- Almond flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
4. Shape the Bagels
- Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape each portion into a round, then poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.
5. Add Toppings
- Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle optional toppings like sesame seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning.
6. Bake
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm on top.
7. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Slice and enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings like cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon, or nut butter!
🧠 Pro Tips:
- Crispier top? Brush with egg wash before baking.
- Extra protein? Add a scoop of unflavored whey protein isolate to the dough.
- Storage: Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
🔢 Approximate Nutrition (per bagel – using almond flour):
- Calories: ~190
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 4g net
- Fiber: 2g
Let me know if you want a sweet version, keto cinnamon bagels, or a dairy-free substitute!
