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Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels

Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels: Your New Healthy Snack Obsession

Enjoy these Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels as a nutritious and delicious snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 flagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg or ground flaxseed with water for vegan
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder make sure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt preferred
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach finely chopped; kale can be used
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or feta for tangy flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg. Use a whisk or mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in the finely chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  5. Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into portions. Roll each into a ball and shape into flagels.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake shaped flagels for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These flagels can be customized with various toppings and enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

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