Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flat Bagels
These delightful and healthy bagels combine fresh spinach and creamy cottage cheese for a nutritious breakfast, lunch, or snack.
Ingredients
For the Bagel Dough
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped) Finely chopped for even distribution
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (optional) For additional flavor
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped spinach, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring until a dough forms.
- If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in more flour until it becomes soft and manageable.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a ball. Create a hole in the center of each ball to form bagel shapes.
- Flatten the bagels slightly for a classic appearance.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the bagels.
- Arrange the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bagels cool on a wire rack.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs or cheese into the dough. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days or freeze for longer storage.