Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese (Print Version)

Soft, chewy high-protein bagels topped with creamy cottage cheese for a nutritious breakfast.

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01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and creamy.

03 - Add flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until just combined. Avoid overworking the dough.

05 - Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, press a hole through the center, and stretch gently to form bagel shape.

06 - Place bagels on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.

07 - Bake for 23-25 minutes until bagels are golden brown and firm to the touch.

08 - Let bagels cool slightly. Top each with cottage cheese, sprinkle with fresh chives and black pepper. Serve warm.

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Each bagel packs 17 grams of protein without any weird protein powder aftertaste
The dough comes together in minutes and bakes up incredibly chewy and satisfying

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Do not overwork the dough or your bagels will turn out tough and dense instead of chewy
The dough will feel sticky and that is completely normal so do not keep adding flour

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Let the shaped bagels rest for 10 minutes before baking for the best texture
Warm the cottage cheese topping slightly if the bagels have cooled down completely