Description
A deliciously simple and protein-packed breakfast or snack featuring creamy cottage cheese spread over hearty bagels, topped with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bagels:
- 2 whole-grain bagels, sliced in half
For the Cottage Cheese Spread:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tsp honey or a pinch of salt (optional, based on preference)
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Smoked salmon
- Fresh spinach leaves
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Toast the Bagels
- Lightly toast the bagel halves in a toaster or oven until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Cottage Cheese Spread
- In a bowl, stir the cottage cheese to achieve a smooth texture. Add a touch of honey for a slightly sweet option or a pinch of salt for a savory taste.
- Assemble the Bagels
- Spread an even layer of cottage cheese over each toasted bagel half.
- Add Toppings
- Top with your preferred combination of avocado, cherry tomatoes, smoked salmon, spinach, or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
- Serve
- Arrange the prepared bagels on a plate and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use high-protein bagels for an even greater protein boost.
- Substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier spread.
- Experiment with toppings like sliced cucumbers, radishes, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 prepared bagel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 10mg