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Cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and easy to make with small-curd cottage cheese, topped with everything seasoning for a flavorful bite.

Homemade Protein Bagels

245kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total 1 hour 30 minutes
Chewy, golden, and packed with wholesome goodness, this protein bagels recipe is a game-changer for breakfast lovers. With a satisfying crunch from everything bagel seasoning and a tender interior thanks to vital wheat gluten, these homemade delights deliver twice the protein of store-bought versions.
Servings 8 bagels
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water (110°F)
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Large pot

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add bread flour, vital wheat gluten, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
    Make high-protein bagels at home with vital wheat gluten for a chewy texture, topped with everything seasoning and perfect for breakfast.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Drizzle in olive oil while kneading to prevent sticking.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
    Make high-protein bagels at home with vital wheat gluten for a chewy texture, topped with everything seasoning and perfect for breakfast.
  5. Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and form into a bagel shape, pinching ends together firmly.
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil bagels for 1 minute per side, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush boiled bagels with egg white and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
  8. Bake for 20–22 minutes until deeply golden. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
    Make high-protein bagels at home with vital wheat gluten for a chewy texture, topped with everything seasoning and perfect for breakfast.

Nutrition

Calories245kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein15gFat3gSaturated Fat0.4gSodium290mgPotassium120mgFiber2gSugar4gCalcium20mgIron2.5mg

Notes

For lower carbs, swap half the bread flour for whole wheat. Freeze extras in a ziplock for up to 3 months—toast straight from frozen!

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