Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels Recipe
These Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional bagels, combining creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella for a soft, flavorful treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they are simple to prepare and bake up golden and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Opt for sea salt)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (Finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until smooth and creamy, creating a moist base for the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender texture.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like ring shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart to allow for rising.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for about 15 minutes until they turn golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the flagels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to let the texture set.
Notes
- For a vegan variation, substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour, but expect a slightly denser texture.
- Use fresh baking powder to ensure proper rising.
- Spinach can be swapped with kale or other leafy greens according to preference.
- Feta cheese can be used instead of mozzarella for a tangier flavor.
Keywords: Spinach Flagels, Cottage Cheese Bagels, Healthy Snack, Vegetarian Bread, Baked Spinach Bread
