Spinach Cottage Cheese Flat Bagels Recipe
These Spinach Cottage Cheese Flat Bagels provide a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional bagels, combining fresh spinach and protein-packed cottage cheese for a nutritious breakfast option that's easy to prepare and perfect for any morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bagels
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (plus additional for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add Spinach and Cottage Cheese: Gently fold the chopped fresh spinach and low-fat cottage cheese into the dry ingredients until the mixture is evenly combined without overmixing.
- Shape Bagels: Form the mixture into flat bagel-shaped rounds about one inch thick and arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the tops of each bagel with olive oil to ensure a golden, crisp exterior when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops turn a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with cream cheese or your favorite spread for an extra treat.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
