Cottage Cheese Bagel Bites

Cottage Cheese Bagel Bites 🥯🧀

High-Protein, 5-Ingredient Snack (Air Fryer or Oven)

These mini bagel bites are soft inside, lightly crisp outside, and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese! Perfect after school, pre-sports snack, or cozy weekend treat. Bonus: no yeast, no boiling, and super beginner-friendly.

Ingredients (makes 10–12 bites)

1 cup cottage cheese (240 ml | 220 g)

1 large egg

¾ cup almond flour or oat flour (75 g almond flour | 80 g oat flour)

1 tsp baking powder (5 ml | 4 g)

Pinch of salt (0.5 g)

Optional toppings: Everything Bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of shredded cheese

Directions

Step 1 – Preheat

Air Fryer: 320°F (160°C)

Oven: 350°F (175°C) and line a tray with parchment

Step 2 – Make the dough

Mix cottage cheese and egg until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.

Step 3 – Shape

Roll dough into 10–12 small balls. Gently press each into mini bagel shapes or keep them as bites. Add toppings if you like.

Step 4 – Cook

Air Fryer: 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden

Oven: 12–14 minutes, until set and slightly crisp

Step 5 – Cool

Let cool 5 minutes before eating (they firm up a bit as they rest).

Nutrition info

Per 2 bites: ~90 calories | 6 g protein | 6 g fat | 2 g net carbs (with almond flour option)

Tips for Success

If dough feels sticky, chill 5 minutes or dust hands with flour

Don’t flatten too thin if using the air fryer—they can dry out

Great dipped in yogurt, hummus, or tomato sauce (no need for fancy dips!)

Freeze extras and warm again for 2–3 minutes when needed

Time

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes (AF) / 14 minutes (Oven) | Total: 15–20 minutes