High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagel
A protein-rich and flavorful snack made with a toasted bagel, creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole grain bagel
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., chives or dill)
Instructions
- Start by toasting the bagel until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- Once toasted, take each half and generously spread the cottage cheese evenly on top.
- Layer on the sliced cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes to add crunch and freshness.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle on fresh herbs if desired for an extra flavor kick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein snack!
Notes
Best served fresh but can be paired with a side salad or sliced fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg