I’ve got a festive and healthy way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! These naturally green high-protein bagels are packed with over 10 grams of protein per bagel and get their vibrant color from spirulina—no artificial dyes! They’re a perfect breakfast, brunch, or even a post-workout snack, and require only a few ingredients (most of which you probably have at home).
Get the full recipe and step-by-step instructions below.
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tsp spirulina powder
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
Optional: garlic salt, sesame seeds
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment (or use a silpat)
In a food processor or blender, grind the cottage cheese and spirulina until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Add cottage cheese mixture and work with hands into a dough. If it’s sticky, add a few spoonfuls of flour. Dump onto clean kitchen surface and continue kneading the dough until it’s homogenous. Cut into four equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a 6-8” rope, then pinch the end together to form a bagel shape.
Crack the egg and beat it, then brush each bagel with the egg wash and sprinkle with garlic salt and sesame seeds, if desired.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until baked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before enjoying!