Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Fold in the blended cottage cheese and the maple syrup/honey if using. Mix until it comes together into a dough. It should be tacky but hold its shape. If it's too wet to handle, add flour 1 tbsp at a time.

Gently fold in the blueberries (pat them dry first if frozen). Don't overwork it.

Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes. This firms it up and makes it much easier to shape.

Divide into 4 pieces (or 6 for smaller bagels). With floured or lightly oiled hands, roll each into a ball, poke a hole in the center, and shape into a ring.

Place on the parchment and brush with egg wash.

Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set.

Let cool before slicing. Serve with cream cheese, honey, or butter.