Is cottage cheese good for bagels?

Yes, cottage cheese is a great choice. It adds protein, moisture, and a soft texture to the dough. When blended, it works like yogurt or sour cream in baking, helping to keep the bagels tender without making them heavy.

How do you make Bethenny Frankel’s viral cottage cheese bagel?

Her version is simple—blend cottage cheese until smooth, mix with self-rising flour, shape the dough, and bake. It’s the same easy approach covered in this guide, perfect for busy mornings or quick snacks.

How many calories are in a cottage cheese bagel?

Each one has about 180 calories, with 11 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbs. That makes them a lighter, more balanced option than store-bought bagels, which often contain 250+ calories and fewer nutrients.

Is there anything unhealthy about cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese is generally healthy, but some brands can be high in sodium. If you're watching your salt intake, choose low-sodium options. Also, since it's dairy, it may not work for those with lactose intolerance.

Can kids make this recipe too?

Absolutely. The dough is easy to mix and shape, making it a fun and safe recipe for kids to help with. No sharp tools or boiling water involved—just simple hands-on steps.

Are cottage cheese bagels gluten-free?

Not by default, since self-rising flour contains wheat. To make them gluten-free, use a gluten-free self-rising blend or mix gluten-free flour with baking powder and salt. The texture may vary slightly, but they’ll still taste great.

Irresistible Cottage Cheese Bagels Made Easy in 30 Minutes

Description

These cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with protein. Made with just two main ingredients and no yeast, they’re perfect for a quick and healthy homemade breakfast. Ready in under 30 minutes, this 5-step recipe is family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and totally foolproof.

Ingredients

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1 Cup Full-fat cottage cheese, 2 % works too, strained
▢1 Cup Self-rising flour
▢1 egg, used as egg wash if using toppings
▢Everything Bagel seasoning, Optional topping, sesame seeds, etc.

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

In a blender, add the 1 Cup Full-fat cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
Transfer the cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl and add the 1 Cup Self-rising flour.
Mix the flour and blended cottage cheese with your hands or spatula until well combined. The dough may be a bit sticky. Add 1-2 tablespoons of flour if needed to be able to handle the dough.
Transfer onto a lightly floured flat surface and knead a few times until you are able to form a ball. You may use 1-2 tablespoons of flour if needed to handle the dough.
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Form a ball, create a hole in each one using your finger, and gently pull It apart to form a bagel shape.
Brush some egg wash (from 1 egg) over each bagel and top with sesame seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning.
Place the bagels onto the prepared sheet pan and bake for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow the bagels to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy.

Notes

If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can use 1 cup of all-purpose flour mixed with 1½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt as a substitute.
Let the bagels cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. They’ll firm up as they rest and keep their soft, fluffy texture.

This recipe works well with low-fat cottage cheese (2% or 4%) and small curd varieties. Just be sure to strain out any excess liquid before blending to avoid a wet dough.

Prep Time: 5mins
Cook Time: 25mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 180kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 182mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 50mg