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Healthy Cottage Cheese Bagel Bites Recipe

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These High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for health-conscious individuals. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, flour, and spices, they offer a high-protein boost while being easy to prepare and bake. Whether baked in the oven or air fried, these bagels have a delightful texture and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.

Ingredients

Bagel Dough

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)

Toppings

  • Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the cooking environment is ready for the bagels.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, egg, baking powder, salt, and the optional garlic and onion powders. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms, adding a bit more flour if the mixture feels too sticky to handle.
  3. Shape Bagels: Divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion and form into a traditional bagel shape by creating a circle with a hole in the middle.
  4. Prepare for Baking: Place the shaped bagels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if using the oven, or arrange them evenly in the air fryer basket if using an air fryer.
  5. Add Toppings: Sprinkle sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning generously over the tops of the bagels for added flavor and texture.
  6. Cook the Bagels: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or air fry them for 10-12 minutes. Cook until they turn golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bagels from the oven or air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enjoy the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour to make it easier to shape.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
  • Customize the seasoning on top by adding poppy seeds, sea salt, or everything bagel seasoning as desired.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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