Description
These spinach cottage cheese bagels are the perfect blend of cheesy and green, making them a delicious snack that’s easy to prepare and absolutely satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (or ground flaxseed mixed with water for vegan option)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt preferred)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it.
- Pulse the cottage cheese and egg together in a blender until mostly smooth.
- Transfer the cottage cheese mix to a bowl and stir in olive oil. Add baking powder and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the flour gradually until a sticky dough forms; adjust with more flour if too sticky.
- Stir in chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella until evenly distributed.
- Divide dough into 6 equal portions, shape into balls, and press a hole through the center.
- Place bagels on the prepared sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden and firm. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
These bagels are best served warm but keep well for meal prep. Feel free to customize with toppings or alternative cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spinach, cottage cheese, bagels, snack, vegetarian, baking, comfort food