Description
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Bagels are a gluten-free, low-carb alternative to traditional bagels. Made with simple ingredients like almond flour and cottage cheese, they offer a soft, chewy texture without the need for yeast. Perfect for a high-protein breakfast or snack, these bagels are versatile and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cottage cheese and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then shape into a bagel by creating a hole in the center.
- Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- These bagels can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat in a toaster or oven for best texture.
- Customize by adding herbs or spices to the dough for different flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: High Protein Bagels, Cottage Cheese Bagels, Almond Flour Bagels, Gluten Free Bagels, Low Carb Breakfast