These High Protein Blueberry Bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor—plus, they come together with just a few simple ingredients! Made with protein-rich cottage cheese and studded with sweet dried blueberries, they’re a delicious and nutritious way to start your morning. All you need is a couple ingredients to make these!
Looking for more healthy breakfast ideas? Try my Egg Muffin Cups and Healthy Baked Oatmeal.
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Before you get started / Kelley’s tips
- Use Full-Fat Cottage Cheese. It adds richness and moisture to the dough, making the bagels softer and more flavorful.
- Let the Dough Rest. Allowing the dough to rest before shaping it helps relax the gluten, making it easier to form smooth bagels.
- Try Different Mix-Ins. Swap dried blueberries for dried cranberries or chopped nuts for a different flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: The base of the bagels, providing structure and chewiness. You can also try whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Full-fat cottage cheese: The secret ingredient for a high-protein boost! It adds moisture, tenderness, and a slight tangy flavor.
- Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the bagels rise and achieve a light, airy texture.
- Dried blueberries: Adds bursts of sweetness and a chewy texture, making these bagels extra delicious.
- Large egg: Brushed on before baking, it gives the bagels a beautiful golden-brown crust and a slight sheen.
How to Make High Protein Blueberry Bagels
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and cottage cheese to a large bowl. Mix to combine (I typically use my hands) to form a shaggy dough.
- Sprinkle in the dried blueberries. Continue to knead with your hands until it forms into a ball. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for another 2-3 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four pieces, then roll each piece into a ball. Let the balls rest for 10 minutes. Poke a hole in the center of each ball using your fingers, then stretch the dough to create a bagel shape. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Transfer the bagels to the prepared baking sheet and brush them with egg wash.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. Allow them to cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.
- I love serving them with cream cheese and a drizzle of honey!
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Try
- Acai Bowls
- Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
- Berry Spinach Smoothie
- Breakfast Cookies
- Flourless Morning Glory Muffins
High Protein Blueberry Bagels
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups full fat cottage cheese
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
- 1 large egg, whisked
Instructions
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and cottage cheese to a large bowl. Mix to combine (I typically use my hands) to form a shaggy dough.
- Sprinkle in the dried blueberries.Continue to knead with your hands until it forms into a ball. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for another 2-3 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces then roll each piece into a ball. Let the balls rest for 10 minutes. Poke a hole in the center of each ball using your fingers then stretch the dough to create a bagel shape.Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Transfer the bagels to the prepared baking sheet and brush them with egg wash.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.Allow them to cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.
- I love serving them with cream cheese and a drizzle of honey!
Nutrition Information
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