Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels (Flat Bagels)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (pulsed until smooth)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour)
• 1 cup baby spinach (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and pulse until it reaches a completely smooth consistency.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the smoothed cottage cheese, flour, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, olive oil, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of extra flour.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into ropes, then join the ends to form bagel shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and flatten them slightly to achieve the 'flagel' shape.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the flagels are golden brown and cooked through.

7. 7

   Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. The author suggests pairing them with eggs for a high-protein breakfast.

Notes

These are designed to be high-protein (approx 15g per piece). Pulsing the cottage cheese is essential for a smooth dough texture. You can top these with 'Everything Bagel' seasoning or sesame seeds before baking if desired.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• baked
• healthy
• weight-loss
• bagels