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High Protein Bagels with Greek Yogurt and Cottage Cheese Recipe

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4.7 from 81 reviews
  • Author: Matteo
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 bagels 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

These High Protein Bagels are made with Greek yogurt and/or cottage cheese, delivering 12 grams of protein per bagel. Easy to prepare, customizable with various toppings, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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Bagel Base

  • 2–3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour, plus more if dough is too sticky
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, spooned and leveled or 1 (16 oz) container cottage cheese

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg, whisked together with 1 tablespoon water

Topping Ideas

  • Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • Asiago Cheese
  • Jalapeno Cheddar
  • Cinnamon Raisin

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Add Dairy: Mix the Greek yogurt or cottage cheese into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead Dough: Use your hands to knead the dough for about 3 minutes until smooth. The dough should be tacky but manageable; add more flour if it’s too sticky. Incorporate any mix-ins at this stage.
  5. Shape Bagels: Divide the dough into 6 equal balls and form each into a bagel shape on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Apply Egg Wash and Toppings: Brush each bagel with the egg wash, then sprinkle your choice of toppings such as everything bagel seasoning or cheese.
  7. Bake First Phase: Bake in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  8. Bake Second Phase: Without removing the bagels, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 190-210 degrees F and they are cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the bagels from the oven and allow them to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

  • Bread flour provides a chewier texture; flour amount may vary depending on the brand and fat content of dairy used.
  • Using full-fat yogurt or cottage cheese yields a heavier, stickier dough needing more flour than low-fat versions.
  • Try various toppings to customize flavor such as asiago cheese or cinnamon raisin for variety.
  • For shaping bagels, refer to standard bagel shaping techniques.
  • Due to their density, these bagels are best fresh unless toasted; frozen bagels may require double toasting for crispness.
  • Store at room temperature for 3-4 days, freeze up to 3 months, and reheat by microwaving and toasting for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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