Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Bagels
Delicious and nutritious bagels made with creamy cottage cheese and fresh spinach, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 (or flaxseed mixture if going vegan) in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until well blended.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella until evenly mixed.
- Scoop portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into bagels with a hole in the center.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch.
- Let the bagels cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or trying different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg