Soft & Chewy Garlic Parmesan Protein Bagels

Made with Cottage Cheese | High-Protein | No Yeast

These bagels are fluffy inside, chewy on the outside, packed with protein, and perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or snacks.

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 Why You’ll Love Them

• High protein (from cottage cheese + eggs)
• No yeast, no rising time
• Soft, chewy bakery-style texture
• Customizable (low-carb, gluten-free options included)

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 Ingredients (Makes 6 Bagels)

Bagel Dough

• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• 1 large egg
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  (or white whole wheat; see swaps below)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder

Topping

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Optional: sesame seeds or dried parsley

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 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper

2️⃣ Blend Cottage Cheese

• Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth
• No lumps = better texture

3️⃣ Make Dough

• In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder
• Add blended cottage cheese + egg
• Stir until dough forms
• Knead lightly (1–2 minutes) until soft but not sticky

4️⃣ Shape Bagels

• Divide dough into 6 equal portions
• Roll each into a rope and pinch ends to form bagels

5️⃣ Add Topping

• Brush tops lightly with water or egg wash
• Sprinkle Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning

6️⃣ Bake

• Bake 22–25 minutes until golden and puffed
• Cool 10 minutes before slicing

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 Nutrition Information (Per Bagel – Approx.)

Values vary based on flour and cheese used.

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 Healthy Swaps & Variations

 Low-Carb Version

• Use ¾ cup almond flour + ¼ cup oat fiber
• Add 1 extra egg white
• Texture will be slightly softer

 Gluten-Free

• Use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour
• Add ½ tsp xanthan gum if blend doesn’t include it

 Extra Protein

• Replace ¼ cup flour with unflavored protein powder
• Add 1–2 tbsp milk if dough feels dry

 Flavor Variations

• Everything bagel seasoning
• Jalapeño + cheddar
• Sun-dried tomato + basil

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 Q & A

Q: Can I taste cottage cheese?

No. Once blended and baked, it tastes neutral and creamy.

Q: Can I air fry these?

Yes!

• Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes

Q: Can I freeze them?

Absolutely.

• Freeze up to 2 months
• Reheat in toaster or oven

Q: Are these good for weight loss?

Yes!
High protein = better satiety and muscle support.

Q: Are they kid-friendly?

Very! Mild, soft, and cheesy.

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 Serving Ideas

• Cream cheese + smoked salmon
• Egg & avocado breakfast sandwich
• Turkey & cheese mini bagels
• Garlic butter toast-style