Cottage Cheese Bagels

High-Protein, Soft & Perfectly Tangy 🥯🫒🧀These Cottage Cheese Bagels are the perfect quick bake when you're craving something soft, chewy, and cozy—but still packed with protein. With just a few ingredients and no yeast, they come together in under 30 minutes. Pair them with this creamy, salty Olive Cream Cheese and you’ve got the ultimate savory breakfast or snack.

Whether you’re on a wellness kick or just love a good bagel moment, this recipe is easy, wholesome, and surprisingly indulgent. These are so good, you’ll want to make a double batch. It takes no time at all to through together!

Why You’ll Love These

✔ No Yeast or Rising Time – Just mix, shape, and bake✔ High in Protein – Thanks to the cottage cheese base✔ Soft & Chewy – With that classic bagel texture✔ Olive Cream Cheese – Briny, creamy, and totally craveable

The Recipe: Cottage Cheese Bagels & Olive Cream Cheese

For the Bagels (Makes 8 small bagels):

• 2 cup cottage cheese

• 1 egg

• 4 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour

• 4 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

Toppings (Optional):

• Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)

• Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds

For the Olive Cream Cheese:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup green olives, finely chopped

• Optional: pinch of garlic powder or chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the egg.

3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead briefly until smooth. Divide into 8 equal portions.

5. The best way to shape this sticky and delicate dough is by forming a ball and using your finger make a hole in the middle.

6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with toppings if using.

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

While they bake, make the Olive Cream Cheese:

1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chopped olives, olive brine, and pepper until well combined. Add garlic powder or parsley if desired.

2. Chill until ready to use—or serve immediately!

Tips & Serving Suggestions

🫒 Try Kalamata or mixed olives for extra flavor🧊 Store bagels in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or freeze!)🌿 Add chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the dough for a fun twist

Why I’m Obsessed with This Combo-These cottage cheese bagels check every box: soft, satisfying, and secretly healthy. The olive cream cheese is the star—salty, tangy, and full of personality. Together, they make the perfect little meal for busy mornings or lazy Sundays.

If you make them, tag me @Weeknight_Homemaker—I want to see your bagel creations!

Happy baking & bageling,

Lauren 💕