Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Bagel Bites – High-Protein & Cozy

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bagels:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice bagels in half and lightly toast or leave untoasted.
3. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. Make the Topping:

1. In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. In a separate small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar.

3. Assemble Bagel Bites:

1. Spread a generous layer of the cottage cheese mixture onto each bagel half.
2. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.

4. Bake:

1. Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
2. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until slightly golden and warm.

5. Serve:

• Enjoy warm, optionally drizzled with a little extra honey.

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💡 Tips:

• For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) on top before baking.
• Swap in Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a smoother topping with extra protein.
• These bagel bites are perfect for meal prep—store in the fridge and reheat in the oven or toaster.

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If you want, I can also create a super quick microwave version that makes these cozy bagel bites in just 3–4 minutes. Do you want me to do that?