
REDEFINED HIGH PROTEIN COTTAGE CHEESE BAGELS
Makes 4 bagels.
Per Bagel:
Calories: ~150 kcal
Protein: ~12g
Carbs: ~19g
Fat: ~4g
Fiber: ~0.5g
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cottage cheese, full fat
1 cup self-rising flour
1 egg, beaten
salt
Everything but the bagel seasoning (could use cinnamon sugar, sesame seeds, etc.)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375. In a small blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and flour until well incorporated.
3. Flour a large surface and knead the dough until no longer sticky (you may need to add a little more flour).
4. Form a large ball, then divide ball into 4 equal parts.
5. Roll each section into a long strand about 1 inch thick. Connect the ends other and pinch the seam until you have a circle.
6. Place your bagels on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg and top with everything but the bagel or seasoning of choice.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden on top. Let cool, then slice and serve. Store in Tupperware on counter for up to 5 days.
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