Description
Healthy spinach and cottage cheese flagels that are soft, chewy, and protein-packed, perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or a savory snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional topping: sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
- 3. In another bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, olive oil, and chopped spinach until combined
- 4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms
- 5. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a flat bagel (flagel) shape
- 6. Place flagels on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with toppings if desired
- 7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through
- 8. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving
Notes
- Finely chopping spinach helps distribute it evenly
- Serve toasted with cream cheese or avocado
- Flagels can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated or toasted
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: spinach flagels, cottage cheese flagels, healthy bagels, savory breakfast