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Protein cottage cheese bagel

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🗓️ 30 july 2026
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✅ Why this recipe?

  • Packed with protein to keep you feeling full for longer
  • Ready in just 10 minutes
  • Perfect after an early delivery round
  • A healthy combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats
  • Easy to take with you on the go


🕒 Prep time: 10 minutes 
🥣 Servings: 1 

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Protein cottage cheese bagel

📋 Ingredients

  • 1 whole wheat bagel
  • 100 g cottage cheese
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
  • ¼ avocado, sliced
  • A handful of arugula (rocket)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: a pinch of chili flakes

👩🍳  Instructions

  1. 1. Slice the whole wheat bagel in half and lightly toast it in a toaster or grill pan.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, boil the egg until hard-boiled.
  3. 3. Spread the cottage cheese generously over both bagel halves.
  4. 4. Arrange the sliced egg and avocado on top.
  5. 5. Add the arugula.
  6. 6. Season with black pepper and, if desired, a pinch of chili flakes or some crunchy chili oil.
  7. 47. Place the halves together or enjoy them open-faced as a topped bagel.


🧊 Storage

  • Best enjoyed immediately.
  • If you want to take this breakfast on the go, store the bagel in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat it within 1 day.
  • Pack the arugula separately to keep it fresh.

💡 Variation Tips

  • Replace the hard-boiled egg with smoked chicken breast for even more protein.
  • Add slices of cucumber or tomato for extra vegetables.
  • Use a sesame or multigrain bagel for additional flavor.
  • Prefer a vegetarian option? Add some roasted pumpkin seeds for a delicious crunch.

This protein cottage cheese bagel is ideal for newspaper delivery workers who want a quick, nutritious breakfast after finishing their route. It provides plenty of protein, helps keep you satisfied for longer, and can be prepared in just a few minutes, leaving you ready to take on the rest of your day.

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