Description
Warm, cheesy, and surprisingly light, these spinach cottage cheese bagels are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg (or a flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 minutes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped (packed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or crumbled feta)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg. Stir until mostly smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded mozzarella.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 portions, shape each into a ring.
- Optionally brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds or cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If using almond flour, the dough will be more fragile; add an extra egg or 2-3 tablespoons of tapioca starch to improve binding. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American