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Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels

Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels: Your New Protein-Packed Snack

Delicious Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are protein-packed snacks made with cottage cheese, spinach, and mozzarella, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 flagels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use full-fat for richer flavor
  • 1 large Egg Or substitute with ground flaxseed mixed with water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Use almond flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it is fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Opt for sea salt for refined taste
For the Spinach Filling
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach Chop finely
For the Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can swap with feta cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels
  1. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, olive oil, and beaten egg. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
  3. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella until evenly distributed.
  5. Shape dough into flagels, about 3 inches in diameter, pinching the center to create a hole.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

These flagels make an excellent alternative to traditional snacks and can easily be customized with various flavors.

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