Description
A delightful, gluten-free alternative to traditional bagels, packed with protein and flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a tasty lunch side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Whisk together almond flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Divide dough into equal portions; shape each into a bagel and place on the prepared sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle desired toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, ensure the cottage cheese is blended well without lumps. Keep an eye on them in the final minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg