Spinach Cottage Cheese Bagels
Delicious and nutritious bagels made with cottage cheese and fresh spinach, perfect for any meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (or flaxseed mixture for vegan option)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt recommended)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped; kale optional)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or feta for tangy flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg (or flaxseed mixture if making vegan) in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until well blended.
- Gradually 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 the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into bagels with a hole in the center.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until they are golden and firm to the touch.
- Let the bagels cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Variations include using kale instead of spinach or adding sun-dried tomatoes and herbs for extra flavor.