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High-Protein Spinach Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bagel

A toasted bagel half generously topped with bright green spinach cottage cheese spread, ready for a spinach cottage cheese bagel breakfast.
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Make this quick, savory breakfast spread using cottage cheese and fresh spinach. It is a high-protein, low-calorie meal perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole wheat bagel
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4% fat recommended)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for toasting)

Instructions

  1. If desired, lightly toast your bagel halves. You can brush them with olive oil before toasting for extra flavor.
  2. Place the fresh spinach, cottage cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and onion powder into a small food processor or blender.
  3. Process or blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add one teaspoon of water at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  4. Spread the entire mixture evenly over both toasted bagel halves.
  5. Serve immediately for a nutritious breakfast on a bagel.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top of the spread.
  • You can prepare this savory cottage cheese spread ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Use low-fat cottage cheese to create a lower calorie bagel meal.

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