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High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Delicious high-protein bagels made with cottage cheese and oat flour, cooked quickly in an air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
  • Water (for boiling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg.
  3. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
  4. Mix until a dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a bagel.
  6. Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Place bagels in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with toppings.
  8. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Enjoy warm!

Notes

For variation, make mini bagels by dividing dough into 6 pieces. You can also add herbs or shredded cheese for extra flavor.