🥯 Carnivore Cottage Cheese Bagels
✅ Makes: 4 bagels
⏱ Time: 25–30 minutes
🥩 100% animal-based
🧾 Ingredients
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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup finely shredded mozzarella
(or mild cheddar for stronger flavor) -
½ tsp salt (optional)
👉 Optional (for extra chew):
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1 tbsp beef gelatin or collagen powder
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
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Oven: 375°F (190°C)
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper
2️⃣ Blend Cottage Cheese
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Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth
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This step is critical for bagel texture
3️⃣ Make Dough
In a bowl combine:
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Blended cottage cheese
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Eggs
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Shredded mozzarella
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Salt (if using)
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Gelatin/collagen (optional)
Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms
(This is normal for carnivore baking)
4️⃣ Shape Bagels
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Divide into 4 equal portions
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With wet hands:
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Roll into balls
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Poke a hole in the center
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Gently stretch into bagel shape
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5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 20–25 minutes
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Tops should be golden and set
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Let rest 5–10 minutes to firm up
🔁 Air Fryer Option
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Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes
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Flip halfway
🍳 Serving Ideas (Carnivore)
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Butter + salt
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Cream cheese
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Bacon & egg sandwich
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Smoked salmon & cream cheese
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Carnivore “pizza bagel” (meat + cheese)
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: 4–5 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months
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Reheat in toaster or skillet with butter
🔥 Pro Carnivore Tips
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Full-fat dairy = best texture
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Mozzarella gives chew, cheddar gives flavor
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Gelatin makes them more bread-like
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Let them cool fully before slicing