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Freshly baked cottage cheese bagels topped with everything seasoning on a wooden board

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Bagels: High-Protein, Low-Carb Comfort


  • Author: Diana Carrozza
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

There’s something inherently comforting about a fresh, warm bagel. I still remember the mornings at my grandmother’s kitchen table—bagels slathered in butter or cream cheese, the smell of toasted crust wafting through the air. But as dietary needs and lifestyles have evolved, so has the humble bagel.

Enter these Fluffy Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Bagels—a modern take on a bakery classic, designed to fit your low-carb, gluten-free, and high-protein goals. Whether you’re eating clean, avoiding gluten, or just love a wholesome breakfast that doesn’t leave you feeling sluggish, these bagels are going to change your mornings.


Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour (super-fine)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional, for savory flavor)

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup full-fat cottage cheese

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Optional Toppings:

  • Sesame seeds

  • Everything bagel seasoning

  • Poppy seeds

  • Grated cheese


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.


Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder if using. This ensures an even rise and prevents clumps.


Step 3: Blend the Wet Ingredients

Using a food processor or hand blender, mix cottage cheese, eggs, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. The cottage cheese will give the bagels moisture and a fluffy interior.


Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry

Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir well until a dough forms. It will be a bit sticky but firm enough to shape. If it feels too wet, let it sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken.


Step 5: Shape the Bagels

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and shape into a bagel ring. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.


Step 6: Add Toppings

Brush each bagel lightly with water or an egg wash (for gloss), then sprinkle your favorite toppings. Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds work beautifully.


Step 7: Bake

Place in the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown. The bagels should be firm on the outside but soft in the center.


Step 8: Cool and Serve

Allow them to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm, toasted, or topped with cream cheese, avocado, or your favorite spread.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 270mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: cottage cheese bagels, low carb bagels, almond flour bagels, keto bagels