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Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels

Delicious Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Happy Mornings

Enjoy these Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels, fluffy delights that are nourishing, satisfying, and perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 flagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese opt for full-fat for extra richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg or ground flaxseed mixed with water for vegan
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt opt for sea salt
For the Greens
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach can swap with finely chopped kale
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or feta for a tangy twist

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of cottage cheese, two tablespoons of olive oil, and one beaten egg. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together one and a half cups of all-purpose flour, two teaspoons of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in one cup of chopped baby spinach and one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into bagel-like rounds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for approximately 15 minutes.
  7. Allow flagels to cool slightly on a wire rack for about five minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust baking time and dough consistency as needed for best results.

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