Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels
Delightfully fluffy flagels bursting with fresh spinach and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Use full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (For a vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Almond flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh for the best rise)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Opt for sea salt for a touch of flavor)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (Finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg in a large mixing bowl and whisk until blended well.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Form the mixture into flagel shapes, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate. Shape and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: flagels, spinach, cottage cheese, breakfast, snack, vegetarian