Protein Bagels
These protein bagels are a game changer and help me get some protein in, plus I love the option to add any toppings.
Servings: 3 bagels
Ingredients:
1 cup bread flour
1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (I prefer cottage cheese)
1 tsp salt
1½ tsp baking powder
oil or egg wash for brushing
Optional toppings: everything but the bagel seasoning, jalapeños + cheese, chili crisp, etc.
Directions:
Add flour, salt, baking powder and cottage cheese or Greek yogurt into large bowl or stand mixer
Mix for a few minutes until most of the dough is combined
Sprinkle a clean surface with flour and empty dough onto the flour surface
Knead together until there are no crumbs and the dough is smooth (it will be a little sticky)
Cut into 3 equal pieces
Roll each piece into a rope and form into a bagel by pressing the ends together
Repeat with the remaining pieces
Brush each bagel with oil or an egg wash
Add your desired toppings
Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 27 minutes
Enjoy!
Notes:
Let the bagels completely cool before cutting into them
Some topping combinations I love are pickled jalapenos + cheese and oil + chili crisp
Not including toppings, each bagel has ~206 calories and 14 g protein (if using cottage cheese) or ~186 calories and 13 g protein (if using Greek yogurt)
The brand of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt doesn’t matter. I’ve used brand names and store brands for both and they all work fine!
