Description
Delicious and easy-to-make protein bagels cooked to perfection in an air fryer. These bagels are light, fluffy, and packed with protein, making them a great option for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt – optional
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese – 2% or 4%
- 1 egg – optional
Toppings:
- Everything seasoning
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour to a medium bowl and mix in the baking powder and optional salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the flour, add cottage cheese, and mix until dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface, knead for 1-2 minutes, then divide into 4 sections and form into bagels.
- Add Toppings: Whisk egg, brush over bagels, and add desired toppings.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat to 300°F, place bagels inside, and cook for 15-17 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let bagels cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Cottage cheese – Use 2% or 4% cottage cheese.
- Flour – All-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free flour can be used.
- Storage – Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
- Alternative Baking – Bake in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
