Can I use flavored cottage cheese for these bagels?

I’ve tried this with garden vegetable cottage cheese, and it works wonderfully! The herb flavors bake right into the bagel, creating a savory base that’s perfect for breakfast sandwiches. Just be aware that sweetened cottage cheese might create an unusual flavor profile unless you’re going for sweet bagels.

Why are my bagels turning out flat?

In my experience, this usually happens if the dough is too wet. I recommend adding an extra tablespoon or two of flour if your cottage cheese has high moisture content. Also, make sure your baking powder is fresh – it loses potency over time and won’t give you that beautiful rise we’re looking for.

Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes! I’ve made these for my gluten-sensitive niece using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. The texture is slightly different – a bit more dense – but still delicious. You might need to add an extra egg to help with binding since gluten-free flours behave differently.

How can I get that shiny bagel exterior?

For that professional bakery shine, I brush the bagels with egg wash twice – once before adding toppings and once after. This creates that gorgeous glossy finish that makes everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen!

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?

While Greek yogurt works in a pinch, I find the texture and protein content of cottage cheese creates a more authentic bagel chew. If you do substitute, use thick, strained Greek yogurt and you might need to adjust the flour slightly as yogurt typically has less moisture than blended cottage cheese.

Bethenny Frankel Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe: 5-Ingredient Protein-Packed Breakfast

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These high-protein, low-fat cottage cheese bagels are a quick and healthy alternative to traditional bagels, inspired by Bethenny Frankel.

Author: Emily Rose Carter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 bagels 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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1¼ cups whipped cottage cheese (or blend regular cottage cheese)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 egg (for egg wash)
Coarse salt, for topping
Everything Bagel Seasoning, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with a sheet pan inside.
Blend cottage cheese until smooth if using regular type.
Combine flour and baking powder with the whipped cottage cheese in a bowl.
Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Divide dough into 4 parts, shape into bagels on parchment.
Whisk egg and apply wash on top using brush or fingers.
Sprinkle with salt and Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Transfer parchment with bagels onto preheated pan and bake for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
Rest 10–15 minutes before serving for best texture.

Notes

Let cool to firm up centers.
Great when toasted before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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