Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal
Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a nutritious and delicious snack that combines cottage cheese and spinach in a delightful dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate the chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow flagels to cool slightly on a wire rack.