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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels
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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels combine creamy cottage cheese with fresh, juicy strawberries on toasted bagels, offering a quick, nutritious, and refreshing breakfast or snack option that’s customizable and vibrant in flavor.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 2 plain or whole wheat bagels, fresh or toasted

Cottage Cheese Mixture

  • 1 cup creamy cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Toppings

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, stemmed, and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
  • Fresh mint or basil leaves (optional)
  • Chopped toasted nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, gently mix the cottage cheese with vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup until creamy and smooth, leaving it slightly chunky if preferred.
  2. Slice and Prepare Strawberries: Thoroughly wash fresh strawberries, remove stems, and slice thinly to prepare for layering on the bagels.
  3. Toast the Bagels: Slice the bagels in half and toast them lightly until warm and slightly crispy, enhancing texture and flavor.
  4. Assemble Your Bagels: Spread a generous layer of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each toasted bagel half, then top with an even arrangement of sliced strawberries.
  5. Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle with chia seeds, fresh mint or basil leaves, and/or a handful of chopped nuts if desired, for added texture and nutrition.

Notes

  • Use ripe, fresh strawberries and fresh cottage cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Balance the amount of cottage cheese and strawberries to avoid sogginess.
  • Toast bagels lightly to add a pleasant crunch to contrast the creamy topping.
  • Chill assembled bagels for 10-15 minutes before serving for a refreshing bite.
  • Experiment with sweeteners such as agave syrup or powdered sugar to find your ideal sweetness.

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Keywords: strawberry, cottage cheese, bagels, breakfast, snack, healthy, creamy, quick, nutritious

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