Fluffy Cottage Cheese Bagels

Here’s a Fluffy Cottage Cheese Bagels (Low-Carb & Gluten-Free) recipe that’s chewy on the outside, soft inside, and stupidly easy.

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🥯 Fluffy Cottage Cheese Bagels

Low-Carb • Gluten-Free • High-Protein

Makes: 4 bagels

Time: ~25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (small curd works best)

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, shredded cheese

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Blend the cottage cheese

   • Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor.

   • Blend until completely smooth (this is the secret to fluffy bagels).

3. Make the dough

   • In a bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • Stir in the blended cottage cheese and egg until a thick dough forms.

4. Shape the bagels

   • Divide dough into 4 equal portions.

   • Roll each into a ball, poke a hole in the center, and gently shape into a bagel.

5. Top & bake

   • Sprinkle toppings if using.

   • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and set.

6. Cool slightly

   • Let rest 5 minutes before slicing (they firm up as they cool).

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✨ Tips for Extra Fluffiness

• Use full-fat cottage cheese (low-fat = drier bagels)

• Blend really well—no lumps

• Don’t overbake or they’ll dry out

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🔥 Variations

• Cheesy bagels: Mix ¼ cup shredded mozzarella into the dough

• Savory herb: Add garlic powder + Italian seasoning

• Sweet version: Add 1 tsp honey or monk fruit + cinnamon

• Air fryer: 350°F for ~12–14 minutes

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🥑 How to Eat Them

• Toasted with cream cheese

• Breakfast sandwich with egg & avocado

• Mini pizza bagels 👀

If you want macros, keto tweaks, or a 2-ingredient version, say the word 😌