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Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels

Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels: Your New Favorite Snack!

Delightful Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels, a nourishing and satisfying high-protein snack option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 flagels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese full-fat for richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute avocado oil if needed
  • 1 large Egg for a vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach finely chopped
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can be replaced with feta
Optional Add-ins
  • Herbs or Spices e.g., dill, red pepper flakes
  • Other Greens substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or food processor
  • Large Bowl
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until there are no lumps.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Shape the dough into bagel-like rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don't overwork the dough, always check the freshness of your baking powder, and adjust seasoning before baking for optimal flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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