Description
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels are a fresh, nutritious, and easy-to-make breakfast or snack option combining toasted bagels topped with creamy cottage cheese and juicy strawberries. This recipe balances natural sweetness with protein-rich creamy textures, perfect for a quick, satisfying start to your day or a wholesome anytime snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Bagels: 1-2 bagels (plain, whole wheat, or everything)
- Cottage cheese: ½ to ¾ cup fresh creamy cottage cheese
- Fresh strawberries: 4-6 ripe strawberries, sliced or quartered
Optional Toppings
- Honey: 1 teaspoon, for drizzling
- Fresh mint or basil leaves: a few leaves, chopped or whole
- Lemon zest: ½ teaspoon, finely grated
Instructions
- Prepare the bagels: Slice your bagels in half and toast them to your preferred level of crispness. Toasted bagels add a satisfying crunch that balances well with the creamy toppings.
- Spread the cottage cheese: Generously spread a thick layer of creamy cottage cheese over each toasted bagel half, providing a protein boost and creamy texture.
- Add fresh strawberries: Thinly slice or quarter the fresh strawberries and arrange them neatly over the cottage cheese layer for a juicy and sweet flavor burst.
- Add optional toppings: Lightly drizzle honey over the strawberries for extra sweetness, sprinkle lemon zest for brightness, or add fresh mint or basil leaves to enhance freshness.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels immediately to best enjoy the combination of textures and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overloading the bagel with too much cottage cheese or fruit to prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with different bagel types like multigrain or cinnamon raisin for varied flavors.
- Serve immediately after assembly to maintain crispness of bagels.
- Adding a tiny pinch of salt to the cottage cheese can enhance the overall flavor and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half with toppings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg