Description
Deliciously fluffy flagels filled with creamy cottage cheese and vibrant spinach, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Scoop out portions of the dough, shaping them into small bagel-like rounds on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with cream cheese or Greek yogurt and fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: flagels, spinach, cottage cheese, breakfast, easy recipe