Description
Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a high-protein, low-carb twist on traditional bagels, blending nutrient-rich spinach with creamy cottage cheese into a chewy flat bagel. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sandwiches, these flagels are wholesome, filling, and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (if using all-purpose flour)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, cottage cheese, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. If you’re using all-purpose flour, add baking powder.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten slightly into a disc shape to form the ‘flagel.’
- Place the flagels on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix minced garlic or onion powder into the dough.
- You can use frozen spinach—just thaw, drain, and squeeze out excess water before adding.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: spinach flagels, cottage cheese bagels, flat bagels, high protein breakfast, low carb bagel