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A trio of golden cottage cheese bagels topped with various seeds, served on a plate with a dish of whipped butter

Bethenny Frankel Cottage Cheese Bagels

James Belly
These high-protein, no-yeast bagels blend the creamy texture of whipped cottage cheese with classic flavors. Inspired by Bethenny Frankel's viral TikTok recipe, they’re fast, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bagels
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Bagel Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Toppings

  • everything bagel seasoning optional
  • flaky sea salt or kosher salt optional
  • sesame seeds, garlic flakes, cinnamon sugar, or Parmesan optional toppings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
  • Blend cottage cheese until smooth using a blender or food processor.
  • In a medium bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  • Lightly flour your work surface. Divide dough into four pieces. Shape each into a ball and press your thumb through to form a bagel shape.
  • Place shaped bagels on parchment paper. Brush tops with egg wash and add desired toppings.
  • Transfer parchment onto the hot baking sheet or stone. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let bagels rest at least 10 minutes before slicing to avoid a gummy center.

Notes

  • Homemade cottage cheese bagels inspired by Bethenny Frankel’s viral recipe, topped with your favorite seasonings and served warm. These high-protein, yeast-free bagels are quick, simple, and satisfying.
 
  • The preparation, cooking, and resting times are approximate and may vary depending on your kitchen equipment and experience. Nutrition information is an estimate based on ingredient data and may differ based on exact brands and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bagels, Cottage Cheese, High Protein, TikTok Recipe
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