Breakfasts are often like dessert in my house.
To be honest, many meals are like dessert in my house…
Lately something strange (but good) has happened – I’ve been craving SAVORY breakfasts. I don’t question my body, I just go with it. Savory it is.
I blame Jenn and her preggo bagel talk for this craving (no, I’m not pregnant too – hahaha). I used to love everything bagels… but those aren’t exactly competitor-diet approved.
I have learned that to recreate many unapproved foods, all you need are the right spices. Ezekial bread IS approved, so I used it as the base for an everything schmear.
According to Urban Dictionary, a schmear is:
This is NOT a post about #3.
The addicting trifecta of dried seeds, onion, and garlic tastes just as good in the form of a topping as it does attached to a bagel!
The usual seeds used are sesame and poppy seeds. Poppy seeds aren’t something I keep on hand, but in a particularly inspired moment I added chia seeds instead!
A good schmear must be creamy. I achieved the cream-factor by blending up cottage cheese with my everything flavors, giving this spread a giant protein punch! Out of curiosity I used Two Foods to compare the nutritionals for generic cream cheese and cottage cheese.
I knew cream cheese wasn’t exactly a health food, but whoa… cottage cheese, for the win.
Toast up a slice of your favorite healthy bread and guiltlessly schmear everything on! For sides, I pan-heated some no-salt deli turkey and had a side of blueberries (the craze continues).
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Everything Bagel Schmear
- 1/2 C no-salt cottage cheese
- ~2 tsp liquid (I used unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp butter extract
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, liquid, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, butter extract, and 1/2 tsp chia seeds. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if needed.
Add remaining chia seeds and sesame seeds. Stir to combine.
Schmear your bagel or muffin and enjoy!
Makes 2 servings.
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This everything bagel spice blend has so many possibilities… my mind is churning!!!
What is your favorite bagel schmear?
What was the best part about your weekend? I got a 85 minute sports massage!
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Lisa
March 4, 2013 at 12:13 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
For some reason I really like the word schmear, I try to use it whenever I can haha, seriously, it’s an odd quirk.
This looks fantastic, especially because you can eat like quadruple the amount without all the fat and yucky-ness added to other cream cheeses.
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Same here! It’s a fun word to say.
Lisa @ RunWiki
March 4, 2013 at 12:28 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Wow, this look delicious and so much better for you than cream cheese. When I was pregnant I lived on bagels and cream cheese… shaking head, it was ugly but that’s what I craved. This is such an easy alternative!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 11:42 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! Does you kid love bagels and cream cheese? My mom craved cheetos with me and I LOVE them now.
Miz
March 4, 2013 at 7:09 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Im not BAGELS butbutbut Ill eat the salmon off yours?
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha – you can have it. Smoked is the ONLY way I won’t eat salmon.
Linz @ Itz Linz
March 4, 2013 at 7:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
um you are a genius. this looks amazing!!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:03 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Awwww… thank you so much!
Parita @ myinnershakti
March 4, 2013 at 8:05 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m coming to find that cottage cheese is super versatile and I kinda love it! And the best part of my weekend was probably watching Argo – so intense…I was on the edge of my seat the entire time (even thought I knew how it ended)!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It really is! I had it for dessert last night too.
Ok, now I REALLY want to see Argo.
Lee
March 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sounds good. I love an everything bagel with cream cheese and tomato. Mmmm.
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mmmm… add some avocado and I’m in heaven.
Kierston
March 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That schmear looks so good…and this comes from a girl who does not like cottage cheese!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:08 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You could try it with Greek or tofu too… but between the blending and the flavors I doubt you’d recognize it as cottage cheese.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
March 4, 2013 at 8:27 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That is clever! I love blueberry bagels with plain cream cheese – maybe recreate that one next? :-p
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:16 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mmmm… I did that cream cheese cheese cake thing. Close? http://www.sprint2thetable.com/2013/01/blueberry-cheesecake-fluff/
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
March 5, 2013 at 3:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ll take it
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
March 4, 2013 at 8:30 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Dang that sounds so good! Bagel and schmear! I miss cottage cheese and bagels! I have two favorites when it comes to bagels…onion bagel with cream cheese and strawberry preserves. YUM! Sounds strange, but it is soooo good! Second favorite is whole bagel with cream cheese, fresh tomato, lettuce and sprouts. I so wish there were good gluten free bagels…
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:24 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love cream cheese and strawberries! That is a great oatmeal combo too.
You should make your own bagels! And I bet this spread could easily be done with tofu.
Kristina
March 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have not had a bagel in… TOO long.
this is genius, and oooh the possibilities are endless!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you!!! Everything ice cream? LOL!
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe
March 4, 2013 at 9:20 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Great idea! A bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon is one of my favorite foods, but I rarely eat it because once I start buying bagels I’ll end up just going on a bender and eating them every day. I have to keep stuff like that out of my house because I can’t be trusted around it.
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You have an excuse now – live it up!
Alaine
March 4, 2013 at 9:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yumm! I would love this for breakfast. I may have to find a gluten-free one to try this on!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It would be good any a variey of things… maybe even an omlette?!
Holly
March 4, 2013 at 9:23 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m totally craving onion garlic, seed bread now. There may be some in the very near future.
My favorite breakfast shmear is almond butter, hands down. I’m totally addicted.
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Do they have everything bagels in France?
Alex @ therunwithin
March 4, 2013 at 11:03 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
why is the word schmear so cool? I have no idea but it is. Plus I love cottage cheese so this looks mighty tasty
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:35 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It’s just so fun to say!
Allie
March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ohhh man, everything bagels are my favorite! I don’t know why I haven’t thought to add that spice/topping combination to other things before–I do believe you’ve just inspired me. What a surprise, right? I don’t know how I decided what to eat before I read your blog, haha. I hope I don’t have to get up close and personal any time soon, because onion+garlic (plus pepper, sesame, garlic) is about to go on everything…
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! Welllll… it involved less dairy.
Heather (Where's the Beach)
March 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yummy. I was always the typical cream cheese on a bagel girl. I like PB on them too – but PB is good on anything right?
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:37 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Totally. I like PB mixed with cottage cheese too. Mmmmm…
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
March 4, 2013 at 12:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yep. I know what is happening to the tofu in my fridge.
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:38 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I almost did this with tofu!!! Let me know how it turns out!
Hannah
March 4, 2013 at 12:49 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
So, despite all your talk of savoury foods, all this post has done is made me crave/need to make again my favourite poppyseed loaf cake from childhood. Mmm…
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:43 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ohhhh… I used to love poppy seed lemon!
Jody - Fit at 55
March 4, 2013 at 2:35 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Being Jewish, I knew what a schmear was!
I wish I liked cottage cheese more but I don’t PLUS lactose probs for me… I can figure it out with Greek yogurt or something else.
I used to have a bagel EVERY day & sometimes more when I was younger into the early 40′s before I had to cut back. Now with age, it is just every so often. I LOVE THEM but I do love my healthy breads too!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I think it would work with Greek or tofu. Maybe even a mild squash?
I can’t remember the last time I had a bagel… I use most treat days on red wine and chocolate cake.
GiGi Eats Celebrities
March 4, 2013 at 8:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Wow, I cannot even REMEMBER the last time I had a bagel… MMMMMM poppy seed or onion bagel with cream cheese – MMMMMMMMM!!!!!! I am having a bagel dream right now – they’re dancing in my head and they’re wearing top hats and paten-leather shoes!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! I want to be in your bagel dreaming head for 5 seconds…
Purely Twins
March 4, 2013 at 9:02 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOVE it!!
we both sure miss dairy
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:48 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I think it would work well with tofu too!
Haley @ fullnfit
March 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I giggled at your #3 on the definition.. hehe.. This looks delicious! Cottage cheese is the most versatile food, I swear!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:48 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I had to do a double take when I read that!
Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness
March 4, 2013 at 11:24 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love this! Bagels are one of my favorite treats and this sounds like a much healthier alternative to the typical cream cheese.
Choc Chip Uru
March 4, 2013 at 11:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I want this to pop out of my screen
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
March 5, 2013 at 6:13 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m sorry, but the whole “my mind is churning” kinda grosses me out…I’m thinking liquidy brains or something…EWW! Lol
Do poppy seeds even really HAVE a taste? I’ve totally subbed chia for them a million and one times!
Seriously, you’ve got me HOOKED on that deli meat! I’ve almost gone through a whole pound of it in less than a week! And how have I been eating it? In perfect #strangebutgood fashion…rolled up with JAM!
Totally jealous of your massage! I’ve never had one over 60 minutes before and while the one the man-friend got me for V-day was good, it just wasn’t the same as when I go to “my girl” at the spa here in town! I really should make an appointment soon…perhaps during my “recuperation time”? I think so!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Heather!
Deli meat and jam??? Sound good to me! I mean, it was good with a side of berries. Next time maybe a turkey-egg-jam sandwich?
85 mins is where it’s AT. We got a deal through one of those discount sights. If you ever see one, BUY it.
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
March 5, 2013 at 11:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OK this looks amazing. Everything bagels are one of my favorite flavors too but I always, always, always feel guilty eating them. This is the perfect solution!!!
Laura
March 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ll trade you bagel schmears for balls! LOL! Schmear balls? Is that like Schweddy Balls?
I’m going to stop now…
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
March 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
hahahahhaahaha this is why i love you
Heather @ Better With Veggies
March 5, 2013 at 11:28 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Okay – I apparently need to find some non-dairy cottage cheese, there have been several recipes recently that I’m interested in.
Laura
March 6, 2013 at 12:33 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You could try it with tofu too… but I have been wondering if you can make cottage cheese with almond milk. Let me know if you try it out!
Meg @ A Dash of Meg
May 1, 2013 at 4:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OMG how did I miss this post!?
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