Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal
These savory flagels are soft, cheesy, and packed with spinach goodness! A quick and healthy snack or meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels
- Category: Vegetarian & Vegan, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for creaminess)
2 tbsp olive oil (or substitute avocado oil)
1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt (sea salt preferred)
For the Filling:
2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped (or substitute kale)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a tangier taste)
Instructions
Prep the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until smooth and creamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Together:
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently until just combined.
Add Filling:
Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
Shape the Flagels:
Form the dough into 6 flagel (flat bagel) shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake:
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool:
Let flagels cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with cream cheese or hummus for extra flavor.
For a crispier exterior, brush with olive oil before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer.
