Description
These Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a nutritious and protein-packed twist on traditional bagels! Made with just five main ingredients, these flat bagels are soft, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a light snack. Packed with spinach, cottage cheese, and mozzarella, they make a healthy, easy recipe that’s both filling and delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 oz baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mini food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, olive oil, spinach, and mozzarella. Mix until fully combined.
- Form the dough into a thick log (about 6 inches long), then divide it into 6 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a flattened circle and poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.
- Place the flagels onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Serve with cream cheese, avocado, or smoked salmon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg