2 Ingredient Bagel Bites 🥯

• Made with just 2 simple ingredients
• No yeast and no long rising time
• Rich in protein and calcium
• Soft texture for toddlers and older kids
• Easy to customise with different toppings

These mini bagel bites are a quick and nutritious alternative to traditional bagels. They work really well for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes, and can be served with cheese, fruit, avocado, or simply on their own.

• Blend the cottage cheese first for a smoother texture.
• Use a spatula to bring the dough together before working it with your hands.
• The dough is sticky, so lightly flour your hands and work surface as needed.

• Self-rising flour: can be replaced with all-purpose flour plus 2 tsp baking powder.
• Whipped cottage cheese: full-fat Greek yogurt can also work well.

• Mixing bowl
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Small blender for the cottage cheese

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup whipped cottage cheese

• Egg wash
• Sesame seeds
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Shredded cheese

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Blend the cottage cheese in a small blender until smoother.
3. Add the flour and cottage cheese to a mixing bowl.
4. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out.
6. Work the dough with your hands for 1–2 minutes until it comes together.
7. If needed, add a little flour to your hands because the dough can be sticky.
8. Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball.
9. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
10. If desired, brush with egg wash and add toppings like sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or shredded cheese.
11. Bake for 15 minutes.
12. Allow to cool slightly, then serve with your favourite spread or toppings.

These are lovely served with mashed avocado, fruit, cheese, or simply plain. They also work well for lunchboxes or as a quick snack straight from the freezer after reheating.

• Store in the fridge for 2–3 days.
• Freeze for up to 1 month.
• Reheat in the microwave, toaster, or toaster oven.

Best suited for 12 months+ because the texture is soft but slightly doughy. Serve fully cooked and cooled, cut into manageable pieces if needed, and pair with soft toppings or spreads for easier eating.