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Spinach Cottage Cheese

Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for a Wholesome Snack Delight

Discover these Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels—a nutritious, protein-packed snack perfect for busy lifestyles and customizable with various cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 flagels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg beaten, or use ground flaxseed with water for vegan
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or feta for a tangy twist

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, olive oil, and beaten egg. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula.
  4. Fold in chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  5. Shape portions of dough into bagel-like forms, creating a hole in the center, and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake flagels for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Transfer flagels to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chop spinach finely for even flavor distribution. Adjust flour as needed for dough consistency. Allow flagels to cool to prevent sogginess.

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