Here’s a high-protein Spinach & Cheese Baked Squares recipe — great for meal prep, breakfast, or a savory snack. Creamy inside, lightly crisp on top, and protein-packed 💪🥬
🧀 Spinach & Cheese Baked Squares (High-Protein)
Yield: 9 squares
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Oven: 375°F / 190°C
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1½ cups frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (or ricotta)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or part-skim cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup oat flour or whole-wheat flour
(for keto: use almond flour) - 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes, herbs (dill, parsley), feta crumbles
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line or lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. - Prepare spinach
- Sauté fresh spinach until wilted, or
- Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out all moisture.
- Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until combined. - Add dry ingredients
Stir in flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. - Fold in spinach
Mix gently until evenly distributed. - Bake
Pour into dish, smooth top, and bake 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden. - Cool & slice
Let rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Square – approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~130–150 kcal |
| Protein | 12–15 g |
| Carbs | ~5–7 g |
| Fat | ~6–8 g |
| Fiber | ~1 g |
| Sugar | ~1–2 g |
Values vary based on cheese and flour used.
🔁 Easy Variations
- Extra protein: add ¼ cup unflavored whey or pea protein
- Mediterranean: add olives & feta
- Spicy: jalapeños + chili flakes
- Crustless quiche style: skip flour, bake 5–10 min longer
❄️ Storage
- Fridge: up to 4 days
- Freezer: up to 2 months
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture
