Description
Start your day right with these Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels, a lighter take on traditional bagels. With their flat shape, soft texture, and savory flavor, these baked flagels are filled with nutritious ingredients that fuel your morning.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup cooked spinach, well-drained and chopped
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Optional: egg wash for brushing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, chopped spinach, and egg. Mix until combined.
4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a dough forms.
5. Divide dough into 4–6 equal portions and shape into flat bagel rounds.
6. Optional: brush tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
7. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with cream cheese, avocado, or eggs!
Notes
Make sure to drain your spinach well to avoid extra moisture in the dough. These flagels can be stored or frozen, making them perfect for weekly meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg