Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large egg (or ground flaxseed mixed with water for vegan option)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped (or kale)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate chopped spinach and shredded cheese.
- Shape Flagels: Form dough into bagel-like shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow flagels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy warm with cream cheese or hummus for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian & Vegan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg