Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bagels
These Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bagels are the kind of thing I’ll make on a Sunday and then snack on all week—well, if they last that long. They’ve got that perfect golden crust, soft inside, and little blueberry bursts in every bite. I started making these because I wanted something a little more wholesome and protein-packed than regular bagels, and these totally hit the spot. These blueberry bagels are truly a treat to savor.
The cottage cheese gives them such a soft texture, but you’d never know it was in there (especially if you blend it smooth!). Toast them up, slather on some cream cheese, honey, or butter, and you’ve got yourself a cozy breakfast moment. Bonus: they’re super easy to meal prep, and I freeze extras for quick mornings.
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Recipe Tips
Blend the cottage cheese well: This makes the dough super smooth and helps everything mix evenly. Adding blueberries enhances bagels with delightful bursts.
Toss blueberries in flour: It keeps them from sinking to the bottom and helps them stay evenly distributed in your blueberry bagel mix.
Don’t overmix: Stop as soon as the dough comes together so they stay nice and soft inside.
Egg wash for color: Brushing with egg gives them that golden finish, but you can skip or use milk for a more matte look. The final touch is perfect for blueberry bagels.
Best served warm: Toast lightly and add your fave toppings like cream cheese, nut butter, or more honey.
Ingredient Swaps: No cottage cheese ? Use Greek yogurt or ricotta, just blend until smooth if needed. Dairy-free ? Sub the cottage cheese with a dairy-free yogurt and skip the egg wash, or use plant-based milk instead. No blueberries ? Try raspberries, diced strawberries, or leave them plain for a simple bagel vibe. No almond flour ? Use any all-purpose flour you like—gluten-free works great too. Swap blueberries and create unique bagels.
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best if slightly toasted before serving. Ideal for quick blueberry bagels.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to 5 days. Warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or toast for better texture.
Freezer (Best for Meal Prep!): Wrap individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper, then place in a zip-top bag and freeze for 3 months.
From freezer: Microwave 30–45 seconds OR air fry or oven 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Blueberry bagels freeze effortlessly.
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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
- 1 cup all-purpose or almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, optional
- ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen, tossed in 1 tsp flour
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold in the blended cottage cheese and maple syrup/honey (if using).
- Gently fold in the blueberries without overmixing.
- Divide into four pieces, shape into bagels, and press the ends together.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve with cream cheese, honey, or butter
Such a treat! I’ve made these bagels over and over. I make mine with fresh milled (whole wheat) flour and they are just fabulous! It’s one for the recipe box.
I can’t get the dough to not be overly sticky. I even add flour hoping it’ll help but I’m almost doubling the amount and it’s still a pain to form. Any tips?
Hi Stephanie,
A couple things that usually help: drain your cottage cheese well if needed (and pat blueberries dry if they’re juicy, especially frozen ones), and then try chilling the dough for about 20 minutes before shaping. It makes it way easier to work with. I also like to keep my hands and surface floured (or lightly oiled) instead of working too much extra flour into the dough itself, since that can make the bagels dense. Parchment paper is another little lifesaver when transferring them! Hopefully those tips make it less of a hassle!