Low Carb Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
These Low Carb Bagels made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt offer a delicious, gluten-free alternative for bagel lovers seeking a healthier option. Soft and fluffy with a perfect golden crust topped with everything bagel seasoning, these bagels are easy to make using almond flour and require no yeast or long rising times.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 5 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Bagel Dough
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 ¼ cups almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Egg Wash & Topping
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp water
- Everything but the bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and 1 egg. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth to create a uniform wet base for the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring all dry ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Dough: Pour the blended wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to stir everything together until a dough forms with a pliable consistency.
- Divide and Shape: Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. If the dough feels too sticky or wet to roll, add small amounts of almond flour until manageable.
- Shape Bagels: Place the dough balls on the lined baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball and use the handle of a rubber spatula to poke a hole through the center, shaping each into a bagel form.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg with ¼ teaspoon water. Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the tops of each bagel with the egg wash to promote a shiny, golden crust.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the tops generously with everything bagel seasoning to add flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the bagels for 20–22 minutes or until they turn golden brown and firm to the touch, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bagels to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving to let their texture set.
Notes
- If the dough is too wet for shaping, incrementally add almond flour until it can be easily rolled and formed.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning can be substituted with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse salt according to preference.
- Keep an eye on the bagels towards the end of baking to avoid over-browning.
- Store leftover bagels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat bagels in a toaster oven or conventional oven for the best texture.
Keywords: Low Carb Bagels, Almond Flour Bagels, Gluten Free Bagels, Cottage Cheese Bagels, Healthy Bagels, Keto Bagels, Everything Bagel Seasoning
