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.








I love this recipe! It is so easy. Is it worth my while to mix whole wheat flour with the white flour, use an alternate vegetable, like maybe sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, or make a sweet version by adding honey and cinnamon? I want to make this my go to quick bread. Thanks for sharing this fabulous recipe. I’ve made it twice now!
HI Patricia, THanks for sharing your feedback! I’m so glad you like the base recipe!
What did you put between the slices after cooking? It looks like a piece of sausage.
Hi Diane, I put one of my chicken broccoli fritters – so delicious!
https://hungryhappens.net/4-ingredient-broccoli-chicken-fritters-low-carb/
These are great for snacks and breakfast.. wife and mother in-law are repeatedly asking for them
can I use almond flour instead of all purpose. I’m trying to do lo carb