High Protein Bagel Bites
These are what happens when a cinnamon roll and a pancake have a baby—fluffy, warmly spiced, and finished with the kind of icing drizzle that makes your morning feel like a treat. No separating wet and dry, no ten-bowl situation. Just stir, swirl, and bake. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a homemade alternative to classic mini bagel bites.
Perfect for Sunday baking or weekday meal prep. For those who love small snacks, bagel bites make a fun option. Kids love them, but you’ll want to keep a stash for yourself.
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Recipe Tips
Use a serrated knife on the bagels: Makes slicing them in half way easier without tearing. Especially when preparing your bagel bites, this tip makes a difference.
Blend the cottage cheese until smooth: Unless you love texture, either way works. If you use cottage cheese for your bagel bites, blending ensures a creamy result.
Don’t overload with sauce: Keep it light so it doesn’t get soggy. This method works particularly well for bagel bites since too much sauce can ruin the texture.
Air fryer = crispy edges: If you want that toasted crunch, it’s your best bet. For extra crispiness, the air fryer is highly recommended.
Let them rest for 2 minutes after cooking: Keeps little mouths from burning and helps the cheese set. When making bagel bites, this rest time helps the toppings settle perfectly.
Ingredient Swaps: No cottage cheese? Use Greek yogurt or ricotta instead. No mozzarella? Any shredded cheese works, like Colby Jack or cheddar. Gluten-free? Use gluten-free mini bagels (Against the Grain is great). Vegan? Sub with dairy-free cottage cheese and plant-based mozzarella. Add protein? Top with turkey pepperoni or chopped chicken sausage. You can customise your bagel bites with these swaps.
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Bagel bites keep well; just refrigerate for freshness.
Reheat: Air fry at 325°F for 3–4 minutes or microwave for 20–30 seconds. Quick reheating works great for bagel bites.
Best fresh but still solid the next day—especially for meal-prepped snack boxes or bento-style lunches. Bagel bites are convenient for both fresh and next-day snacks.
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High Protein Bagel Bites
Ingredients
- 4 mini bagels halves
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup cottage cheese blended
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- Your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread blended cottage cheese on each bagel half, followed by marinara sauce.
- Add shredded mozzarella and your favorite toppings.
- Bake or air fry for 6-8 minutes until bubbly.
