Keto Cottage Cheese Flagels

Keto cottage cheese flagels are a low-carb, flat-style bagel alternative with a lightly crisp exterior and tender, chewy center, perfect for a satisfying keto breakfast. Made with cottage cheese, almond flour, psyllium husk, and eggs, they deliver a mild savory flavor with a rich dairy note while staying strictly keto-friendly. Enjoy them toasted with toppings, as a sandwich base, or simply warm from the oven for a chewy, toasty experience that fits your keto lifestyle.

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine American, Keto, Low Carb

Keyword almond flour, cottage cheese, flagels, keto bagel, low carb breakfast, psyllium husk

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings flagels

Calories 210kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Wire rack
Spatula
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the flagel dough

1 cup full-fat small-curd cottage cheese room temperature if possible
1 1/2 cups super-fine blanched almond flour
2 tablespoons whole psyllium husk flakes
1 teaspoon baking powder aluminum free
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large eggs room temperature
2 tablespoons melted butter or avocado oil plus more for greasing hands if needed

For topping

2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for extra browning
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and stir or mash until fairly smooth, leaving just small curds for texture.
Whisk in the eggs and melted butter until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
In a separate bowl combine the almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, and sea salt, breaking up any lumps in the almond flour with your fingers or a spoon.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a thick, sticky dough forms, then let the dough rest for about five minutes so the psyllium can fully hydrate and firm up the mixture.
Lightly oil your hands, divide the dough into six equal portions, and gently pat each portion into a flat round about 3 to 3 1/2 inches wide on the prepared baking sheet.
Use your finger to press a small indentation in the center of each round to mimic a bagel shape, without pushing all the way through the dough.
Sprinkle the tops of the flagels with shredded mozzarella and everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds, pressing very lightly so the toppings adhere.
Bake the flagels on the center rack for about twenty to twenty five minutes until they are set, lightly puffed, and golden around the edges with a firm but springy feel.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the flagels cool on the pan for ten minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Toast the cooled flagels in a toaster oven or skillet before serving for the best chewy and toasty texture.

Notes

Store leftover keto cottage cheese flagels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze individually wrapped for up to one month. Reheat in a toaster oven or dry skillet to restore the crisp crust and chewy center, avoiding long microwave times that can soften the texture. Customize the flavor by using different toppings such as poppy seeds, coarse salt, or grated Parmesan, and serve them as sandwich bases, mini pizza crusts, or simply with butter and avocado for a quick keto breakfast.

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