Use cottage cheese to make a perfect pair of freshly cooked bagels in the air fryer or oven…

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We’re big fans of giving carby foods the high-protein treatment using ultra-simple ingredient lists, and this is our latest version! The flavor (and creaminess) of cottage cheese pairs perfectly with the self-rising flour… Pop the dough in the air fryer for a pair of fresh bagels in minutes!
Hungry Girl Healthy 2-Ingredient Protein Bagels Recipe
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1/2 of recipe (1 bagel): 150 calories, 1g total fat (0.5g sat. fat), 538mg sodium, 24g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 2g sugars, 9g protein

WW Points® value 4*

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup self-rising flour
Optional toppings: see below!

Directions:

Place cottage cheese in a small blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. (You can skip this step if you don’t mind the curds; just drain it first.)

Transfer to a large bowl. Add flour, and mix until dough forms. Shape dough into two bagels.

Spray an air fryer with non-aerosol nonstick spray. Place bagels in the air fryer, and spray them with nonstick spray.

Set air fryer to 360ºF. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 13–15 minutes.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Oven Alternative: Bake at 400ºF until golden brown and cooked through, 16–18 minutes.

Choose Your Toppings!

Sprinkle on your seasonings of choice before cooking. These are some of our favorites, but feel free to raid your spice rack and get creative…

⭑ Everything Bagel Seasoning
⭑ Sesame Seeds
⭑ Minced Onion
⭑ Coarse Salt

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