Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels (Flat Bagels)
We cannot stop making these viral cottage cheese bagels. This version incorporates spinach and shredded mozzarella for a cute and delicious presentation. If you want to INCREASE YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE at breakfast (or any meal) you need to try these flagels!
Growing up in Long Island New York and living in Manhattan for 4 years (in college), I really appreciated a great bagel. The issue with our traditional bagels is that they are very bready. I 100 percent prefer these homemade bagels any day any time!
PRO TIP: every flour has a different moisture absorbing factor. Start off with the flour listed below and if you need more to absorb the moisture content of the ingredients. Just add a tablespoon more! If you don’t have cottage cheese, this recipe also works Greek yogurt! I would go with 2% or 0% Greek yogurt but 5% also works.
If you like this recipe, you will love my 4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels
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Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels (Flat Bagels)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup + 2 tbs flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 oz baby spinach, micro chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Egg Wash: 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mini food processor, add in your cottage cheese and pulse until smooth.
- To a large bowl, add the cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, olive oil, spinach, mozzarella and mix together until combined. Use your hands to form the dough into a thick log (6 inches long). Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape the pieces into flatter circles and poke a hole in the middle with your finger. Place onto pan and brush them with egg wash. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Transfer to wire rack to let cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Use gluten free all purpose flour to make this gluten free.
Nutrition
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Love them! Can you freeze them?
This is the first recipe from Stella that I didn’t enjoy. While edible, the flavor was bland and the texture a bit dry (used gluten free flour) i think it would have tasted better with an egg on top and some spices.
Hi Angela, I’m so sorry the recipe didnt work out well – Yes, add some seasonings and an egg that will definitely be a great addition here!
Can I use Greek Yogurt in these instead of cottage cheese?
Yes that will work!
Super delicious!! Thanks for the recipe
Everyone in our family enjoy these
I’m no baker but woke up and whipped this together. Husband and I enjoyed!
Hi. These bagels are addicting. So easy. I cut back on the salt and added herbs for some extra flavor. They are definitely worth making. Thank you for this recipe.💝
Can you help me? I’m trying to figure out how each bagel has 25g of fat, what am I missing?
I’m not sure how many times I made these now! They turn out perfectly with Greek Yogurt or Skyr!! To finish them off I sprinkle a little “Everything Bagle” on them!! YUM!!
Why so much baking powder for so little flour?
I added 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1/4 cup chopped olives, and 1 small shallot minced.
Forgot to add baking powder but they look great even if they are dense.