Description
Light, green, and surprisingly satisfying bagels made with cottage cheese and fresh spinach. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or brunches.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped and packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped spinach, and egg; stir until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder (if using).
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms. If too wet, add flour by the tablespoon.
- Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each into a round disc about ¾–1 inch thick, poking a hole in the center.
- Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with optional toppings.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, using a skewer to check for doneness.
- Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For a crisper exterior, consider broiling for 1–2 minutes at the end. Store cooled bagels in an airtight container or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American