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Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels

Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for a Healthy Snack Attack

Discover the delicious and high-protein Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels, perfect for a quick snack or a busy morning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 flagels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Flagels
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese use full-fat for a richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg for vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt opt for sea salt for a cleaner taste
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach finely chopped; can be substituted with kale
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese swap for feta for a tangier profile

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 large egg. Blend these ingredients until smooth and creamy, using a hand mixer or whisk.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of finely chopped baby spinach and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the dough.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into equal portions, and shape each piece into a bagel-like form.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for about 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the flagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

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