herb-whipped cottage cheese chicken bagels.

Herb-Whipped Cottage Cheese Chicken Bagels If you’re looking for a fresh, protein-packed meal that feels creamy, light, and satisfying, these basil whipped cottage cheese bagels are perfect. The whipped cottage cheese adds a soft, savoury richness, while the chicken, rocket and tomatoes bring brightness and texture. They’re ideal for breakfast, lunch, or meal-prep and they come together with minimal effort. Ingredients 1 pot cottage cheese 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil 1/2 tsp garlic & herb seasoning Pinch of salt 4 protein bagels 250–300 g ready-made chicken (shredded or sliced) 1 large handful rocket 1 spring onion, finely diced 1–2 freshly sliced tomatoes Black pepper Instructions Add cottage cheese, basil, garlic & herb seasoning and salt to a blender and blend until smooth and whipped. In a bowl, combine the ready-made chicken and diced spring onion, then season with black pepper. Slice the protein bagels. Spread a generous amount of whipped cottage cheese on the base of each bagel. Add a handful of rocket, then layer on the freshly sliced tomatoes. Top with the chicken slices. Spread a little more whipped cottage cheese on the top halves of the bagels and close. Serve as is, toast lightly, or warm briefly in an oven or air fryer until heated through. Gut Health Benefits Rocket is rich in prebiotic fibre and bitter compounds that help stimulate digestion, support a healthy microbiome, and keep the gut moving efficiently. Cottage cheese provides protein and calcium while also offering beneficial bacteria (especially if cultured), which can help support gut balance and overall digestive health.

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Herb-Whipped Cottage Cheese Chicken Bagels

If you’re looking for a fresh, protein-packed meal that feels creamy, light, and satisfying, these basil whipped cottage cheese bagels are perfect. The whipped cottage cheese adds a soft, savoury richness, while the chicken, rocket and tomatoes bring brightness and texture. They’re ideal for breakfast, lunch, or meal-prep and they come together with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 pot cottage cheese

  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

  • 1/2 tsp garlic & herb seasoning

  • Pinch of salt

  • 4 protein bagels

  • 250–300 g ready-made chicken (shredded or sliced)

  • 1 large handful rocket

  • 1 spring onion, finely diced

  • 1–2 freshly sliced tomatoes

  • Black pepper


Instructions

  1. Add cottage cheese, basil, garlic & herb seasoning and salt to a blender and blend until smooth and whipped.

  2. In a bowl, combine the ready-made chicken and diced spring onion, then season with black pepper.

  3. Slice the protein bagels. Spread a generous amount of whipped cottage cheese on the base of each bagel.

  4. Add a handful of rocket, then layer on the freshly sliced tomatoes.

  5. Top with the chicken slices.

  6. Spread a little more whipped cottage cheese on the top halves of the bagels and close.

  7. Serve as is, toast lightly, or warm briefly in an oven or air fryer until heated through.


Gut Health Benefits

Rocket is rich in prebiotic fibre and bitter compounds that help stimulate digestion, support a healthy microbiome, and keep the gut moving efficiently. Cottage cheese provides protein and calcium while also offering beneficial bacteria (especially if cultured), which can help support gut balance and overall digestive health.

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