Serving: 1Bite Calories: 42kcal Carbohydrates: 6g (Fiber: 0.2g) Protein: 3g Fat: 1g
Hint: If you don’t have dan-o’s seasoning check out my substitutions list below to find alternative seasonings you can use!
Hint: use parchment paper to make clean up easier!
Substitutions
Dan-O’s seasoning-if you do not have this seasoning blend at home, feel free to get creative and use your favorite seasoning blends! Everything but the bagel seasoning is delicious with this recipe! Sesame seeds are also great. You can also create your own seasoning blend with some parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes!
Cottage Cheese – if you don’t have cottage cheese on hand, feel free to use 1 cup greek yogurt (plain) instead. If you are not a fan of cottage cheese, I promise you won’t be able to taste the cottage cheese in this recipe at all!
Self-rising flour – if you don’t have self-rising flour on hand, feel free to make your own by using this recipe for self-rising flour (1 cup all purpose flour, 1 & ½ teaspoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt). You can also use 1 cup of whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour in the recipe above.
Dairy-free- you can try using a dairy-free yogurt instead of cottage cheese to make this recipe dairy-free, however, be mindful that I have not tried this and therefore cannot guarantee what it will taste like! You will also need to use a different dairy-free seasoning blend aside from Dan-O’s as this brand does contain parmesan cheese.
Gluten-free- use 1 cup gluten-free self rising flour to make this recipe gluten-free or try making your own as mentioned above but substituting regular flour for gluten-free flour. You can also use 1 cup almond flour as well!
Egg-Free– feel free to skip the egg wash and spray with some avocado oil spray instead.
This recipe is vegetarian friendly as is.
Variations
Whole Regular Bagel– cut the dough ball into four equal parts, roll out the dough into a thick rope and then place both ends together with about 1-2 inches overlapping and then squeeze the dough together to create a large bagel. Repeat until you have four large classic bagels.
Mini Bagels- Cut the dough balls into 8 equal parts, and then shape the dough as described above to make 8 bite-sized bagels!
Cinnamon Sugar- Brush the dough balls with a cinnamon and sugar mixture instead of seasonings to make these into sweet easy protein bagels!
This high protein bagel bites recipe is toddler and kid friendly as is!
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds or so when you are ready to serve!
You can also freeze these delicious bagels in a freezer-safe container up to 3 months.
Dietitian Tip
Serve these cottage cheese bagel bites with some eggs and some fresh fruit for a healthy, balanced and high protein breakfast! You can even add some minimally processed chicken sausage for some extra protein as well (pictured above)!
