Description
Protein-packed bagels emerge as a delightful breakfast solution for health-conscious individuals. Crispy exterior and chewy center combine seamlessly with high-protein ingredients, delivering a satisfying meal you’ll crave morning after morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings:
- everything seasoning
- poppy seeds
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Blend whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base.
- Create a central cavity in the flour mixture and introduce cottage cheese, utilizing a fork to amalgamate ingredients until a rustic, textured dough emerges.
- Transfer the nascent dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, kneading gently for 1-2 minutes to develop a cohesive, slightly elastic texture. Incorporate additional flour if the mixture appears excessively tacky.
- Segment the dough into four equivalent portions, then methodically roll each section into elongated logs measuring approximately 6-7 inches in length.
- Shape each log into a circular form by delicately joining the terminal ends, crafting classic bagel silhouettes.
- Prepare an egg wash by whisking one egg with a modest quantity of water (approximately or 15 milliliters), then meticulously brush the surface of each unbaked bagel.
- Generously sprinkle preferred toppings across the egg-washed bagels, ensuring even distribution.
- Initialize the air fryer, setting the temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (148 degrees Celsius), and line the cooking basket with parchment paper.
- Arrange the bagels within the basket, maintaining adequate spacing to promote uniform cooking.
- Execute the cooking process for 15-17 minutes, monitoring until the bagels acquire a golden-brown exterior.
- Extract the bagels and allow them to cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving, permitting the interior to stabilize and texture to settle.
Notes
- These protein-packed bagels offer a healthier alternative to traditional bakery versions, perfect for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious eaters.
- Cottage cheese serves as a secret protein-rich ingredient, creating a surprisingly smooth and tender texture while boosting nutritional value.
- Quick and easy preparation requires minimal ingredients and just 15-17 minutes of air frying, making it ideal for busy mornings or meal prep.
- Customize toppings like everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds to match your flavor preferences and add extra crunch.
- The dough can be slightly sticky, so keep extra flour nearby for smooth kneading and shaping process.
- Store cooled bagels in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze up to 2 weeks for convenient grab-and-go breakfast options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg