Is cottage cheese good for bagels?

Absolutely. Cottage cheese brings a creamy, tangy flavor that works perfectly with the chewy texture of bagels. When you use it in the dough, you get soft, protein-rich cottage cheese bagels that feel like comfort food but deliver real nutrition.

How do you make Bethenny Frankel's viral cottage cheese bagel?

Bethenny’s version blends cottage cheese with eggs and almond flour, then bakes the mixture in donut molds or piped rings. It’s gluten-free and super trendy, but for a more consistent result, I stick to a flour-based version of cottage cheese bagels with self-rising flour. You get more rise and a classic texture without needing special tools.

Is it healthy to eat cottage cheese for breakfast?

Yes, it’s one of the best choices out there. Cottage cheese is loaded with protein, low in carbs, and keeps you full for hours. When you make cottage cheese bagels, you're turning that health boost into something that also satisfies your morning cravings.

What does cottage cheese pair well with?

Cottage cheese pairs with everything from sweet fruits and honey to savory toppings like avocado, smoked salmon, or roasted veggies. That’s why cottage cheese bagels are so fun to dress up. They go in every direction depending on your mood.

Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe: Amazing High-Protein Breakfast in 5 Steps

Ingredients

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1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)

1 cup Greek yogurt

1.5 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 egg (plus 1 for egg wash)

Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything seasoning

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F.

2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, flour, and baking powder.

3. Stir until dough forms. Add more flour if sticky.

4. Divide dough into 4-6 pieces. Roll into logs and form into bagel shapes.

5. Place on parchment-lined tray. Brush with egg wash.

6. Add desired toppings.

7. Bake 20–25 minutes (oven) or air fry 10–12 minutes until golden.

Notes

Let cool fully before storing. Keep in airtight container.

Freeze individually for up to 2 months.

Great topped with eggs, avocado, smoked salmon, or nut butter.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking, Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 170
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 35mg