Description
Spinach Cottage Cheese Flat Bagels are a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional bagels. These vibrant green delights combine the earthy taste of fresh spinach with creamy cottage cheese, creating a soft yet chewy texture that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Ideal for gatherings or as a quick snack, these bagels are customizable with your favorite toppings and are packed with nutrients, making them a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water to create a slightly tacky dough.
- Fold in chopped spinach and cottage cheese until evenly distributed.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide into equal portions and shape each into a bagel, poking a hole in the center.
- Boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side in gently boiling water.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg