Fluffy Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Bagels

22m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven (or air fryer) to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In a bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3Add cottage cheese and egg. Stir until a thick dough forms. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to firm up.
  4. 4Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
  5. 5Roll each portion into a log and form into a ring (bagel shape).
  6. 6Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
  7. 7Lightly brush the tops with water or an extra beaten egg.
  8. 8Sprinkle with your favorite toppings like sesame or everything seasoning.
  9. 9Bake for 20–22 minutes in the oven, or until golden.
  10. 10Cook in the air fryer at 330°F (165°C) for 10–12 minutes, checking halfway.
  11. 11Let cool slightly before slicing.
  12. 12Enjoy with cream cheese, avocado, or eggs!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • sesame seeds
  • everything bagel seasoning
  • poppy seeds
  • water or extra beaten egg
  • 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

Equipment

ovenair fryerbowlparchment-lined baking sheetair fryer basket

Tips

  • For extra fluff, add 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt to the dough.
  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze individually.
  • Toast before serving for the perfect texture.