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4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Recipe (No Yeast, No Boiling)

April 27, 2020

4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Recipe (No Yeast, No Boiling)This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Don’t knock it ’til you try it! This 4-ingredient protein bagel recipe is SUPER easy to make and is loaded with protein! The secret ingredient? COTTAGE CHEESE!

Table of Contents hide
1 Our Protein Bagel’s Secret Ingredient? Cottage Cheese!
2 What Does This Cottage Cheese Protein Bagel Taste Like?
3 The 4 Ingredients You Need to No-Yeast Protein Bagels
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4 What If I Don’t Have Self-Rising Flour?
5 How to Make 4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Without Boiling
6 4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Recipe Video
7 Looking for More Easy Breakfast Recipes?
8 4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Recipe (No Yeast & No Boiling)
8.1 Ingredients
8.2 Instructions
8.3 Notes

Our Protein Bagel’s Secret Ingredient? Cottage Cheese!

I know, I know. Using cottage cheese to make bagels may initially sound strange, but it sure is tasty!

This protein bagel recipe requires no yeast, and no boiling!

Thanks to the cottage cheese, this protein bagel recipe also boasts a whopping 25g of protein and 187 mg of calcium!

Oh, and did I mention it only takes 30 minutes to make?

Are you convinced to try this yet?

When you’re ready, scroll on down to get your super simple Protein Bagel Recipe!

What Does This Cottage Cheese Protein Bagel Taste Like?

Our protein bagel recipe yields a crust that’s chewier than your typical bagel. And honestly, we prefer it that way!

You’ll find that these bagels have soft centers, which we think crisps up nicely when toasted!

Keep in mind that it’s important to drain all the liquid from the cottage cheese to ensure your bagels turn out nicely.

Ready to start?

RELATED: Homemade Egg Bagel Recipe (Easy + High Protein!)

Bagels for breakfast? YES, PLEASE!

The 4 Ingredients You Need to No-Yeast Protein Bagels

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, liquid drained
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)
  • 1.5 cup self-rising flour (see homemade recipe below)
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What If I Don’t Have Self-Rising Flour?

Not a problem! Just substitute the 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour with 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, then add in 2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt!

Just mix it together in a bowl, and it’s ready to use!

How to Make 4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Without Boiling

  1. Preheat oven to 380°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the egg, cottage cheese, and sugar. Make sure that you strain out any liquid from the cottage cheese, or the dough will be too wet.
  3. Add in the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  4. Lightly flour a clean surface and use a spatula to scoop out the dough. Keep in mind that the dough will be sticky. Knead until dough forms into a ball. The dough should be smooth and tacky, but not sticky.
  5. Divide dough into 8 equal parts. Form each part into balls.
  6. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick logs, then pinch the ends to form a circle.
  7. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.
  8. Season with toppings, such as the classic Everything Bagel seasoning (optional)
  9. Bake for 30 minutes on the top rack. When done, broil for 2-3 minutes on high for golden crusts (optional)
  10. Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. ENJOY!

4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Recipe Video

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4-Ingredient Protein Bagel Recipe (No Yeast & No Boiling)

DWELL by Michelle
Don't knock it 'til you try it! This 4-ingredient protein bagel recipe is SUPER easy to make and is loaded with protein! The secret ingredient? COTTAGE CHEESE!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Cooling Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bagels
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cottage cheese , liquid drained
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar , optional
  • 1 ½ cup self-rising flour  *see notes for a homemade recipe

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 380°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the egg, cottage cheese, and sugar. Make sure that you strain out any liquid from the cottage cheese, or the dough will be too wet.
  • Add in the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and use a spatula to scoop out the dough. Keep in mind that the dough will be sticky. Knead until dough forms into a ball (it should be smooth and tacky, but not sticky).
  • Divide dough into 8 equal parts. Form each part into balls.
  • Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick logs, then pinch the ends to form a circle.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.
  • Season with toppings, such as the classic Everything Bagel seasoning (optional)
  • Bake for 30 minutes on the top rack. When done, broil for 2-3 minutes on high for golden crusts (optional)
  • Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. ENJOY!

Notes

*To make your own self-rising flour, combine an equal amount of all-purpose flour, then add in 2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt
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Comments

  1. Saveria Ditommaso says

    April 12, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Great easy tasty recipe ty

    Reply
  2. Andrietta says

    July 19, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    Great recipe. Look forward to making it. What is the nutritional value please?
    Thanks

    Reply
  3. Tanya says

    May 6, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Love love love love love – there are amazing!!!! How do you keep the bagel hole from closing? All mine closed up but were still tasty as hell. Thank you!

    Reply
    • DWELL by Michelle says

      May 7, 2021 at 8:46 am

      Hey Tanya! So glad you loved the recipe! I just make the holes a little larger before baking so it closes up just right (not all the way) when done!

      Reply
  4. Juli says

    March 19, 2021 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    very easily and tastes delicious! I love the texture and my kiddos do too! We topped it with smoked salmon and cream cheese and it was pure perfection!

    Reply
  5. Lanni says

    January 19, 2021 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been seeing lots of the greek yogurt bagels on Pinterest, but only had cottage cheese on hand (plus it was a huge tub that needed to be eaten). After some googling, I came across this recipe and immediately made it. And I kid you not, 15 minutes out of the oven and they were gone. My husband and kids love them and want me to make them again tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    April 29, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    this was the easiest thing bagels ive ever made.

    Reply
    • dwellbymichelle says

      May 6, 2020 at 6:32 am

      Isn’t it?? I’m so glad you had success with them!

      Reply

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