5-Ingredient Keto Spanakopita
Martina Slajerova- Ready in 30m
- 5.3 g net carbs
- 363 kcal
- Serves 2
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This is my simplified, low-carb version of a Greek favourite - Spanakopita, a delicious savoury pie filled with spinach and feta cheese.
It's adapted from Keto Morning Hot Pockets which went viral over the social media. Based on several requests, I made the pockets nut-free by using flax meal instead of almond flour. Because flax meal is more absorbent than almond flour, I also added some cream cheese. If you can eat nuts, you can follow the original recipe that is made with almond flour - you will only need 4 ingredients: shredded mozzarella, almond flour, spinach and feta - that's it!
In the next few weeks, I'll share even more variations of this recipe, just like these Ham & Cheese Pockets, stay tuned :-)
Step-by-step
Prepare the dough: melt the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave oven for 1 minute, checking half way through.
Add the flax meal. Stir until the dough is well-combined.
Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper (I used a silicon mat and silicon rolling pin).
Add the cooked and drained spinach and crumbled feta.
Fold over like an envelope and seal the dough.
Poke some holes for releasing the steam while baking. Bake at 200 °C/ 400 °F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
When done, remove from the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy while still hot ...
... or let it cool down and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Recipe
5-Ingredient Keto Spanakopita
★★★★☆4.45-ingredient keto breakfast pockets filled with spinach and feta. Easy to prepare, nut-free, grain-free ...
- Hands on
- 10m
- Overall
- 30m
- Servings
- 2
- 5.3 g
- Net carbs
- 21.4 g
- Protein
- 27.9 g
- Fat
- 363
- kcal
Ingredients makes 2 servings
Instructions
Prepare the dough: melt the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave oven for 1 minute, checking half way through.
Add the flax meal. Stir until the dough is well-combined.
Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper (I used a silicon mat and silicon rolling pin).
Add the cooked and drained spinach and crumbled feta.
Fold over like an envelope and seal the dough.
Poke some holes for releasing the steam while baking. Bake at 200 °C/ 400 °F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
When done, remove from the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy while still hot ...
... or let it cool down and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving
Carbs 6%Protein 24%Fat 70% of calories
- Net carbs
- 5.3 g
- Total carbs
- 10.7 g
- Fiber
- 5.4 g
- Sugars
- 3.5 g
- Protein
- 21.4 g
- Fat
- 27.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 14.4 g
- Calories
- 363 kcal
- Sodium
- 762 mg · 33.1% RDA
- Magnesium
- 110 mg · 27.5% RDA
- Potassium
- 365 mg · 18.2% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
| Per serving | Net carbs | Protein | Fat | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella cheese (low moisture, for pizza) | 2.4 g | 10.1 g | 8.4 g | 125 |
| Cream cheese, soft (full-fat) | 0.5 g | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 37 |
| Flax meal (flaxmeal), ground flaxseed | 0.2 g | 2.6 g | 5.9 g | 75 |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 0.5 g | 1.7 g | 0.4 g | 14 |
| Feta cheese | 1.7 g | 6 g | 9 g | 112 |
| Total | 5.3 g | 21.4 g | 27.9 g | 363 |
- Gluten free
- Egg free
- Nut free
- Nightshade free
- Pork free
- Avocado free
- Coconut free
- Fish free
- Shellfish free
- Vegetarian
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Comments & ratings (57)
Hi Martina,
Hope things are going well with your new twins!
I see that I made a comment that I love this recipe a few years ago. It’s delicious!
But now I have to be dairy free and can’t make your crust. Dairy free cheese doesn’t melt the same way. The vegan feta cheese from Trader Joe’s is terrific; so i can make the filling.
Any suggestions on what to do for the crust? The filling is terrific, I just have to figure out a non dairy wrap.
Thank you so much Judy! It's been great but VERY busy as you can tell from my very delayed response 😊
I do have a solution for you! It's not the same and tends to seep through if the filling is too greasy but it's still great: The Best Low-Carb & Keto Tortillas, Taco Shells & Nachos
I made this recipe today- in fact it's currently in the oven baking! I plan to have it with a side salad for tonight's dinner. It smells divine and I am eagerly awaiting its completion for my OMAD. Thank you for a wonderfully easy, quick and I know delicious recipe. I did saute the spinach in olive oil and butter with garlic, parsley and oregano first and let it cool while I made the dough. It smells like dinner is ready!! I shared your recipe on 3 keto groups that I am in and tagged you on Instagram - with a photo! i love Mediterranean food and this was a Godsend!!
Thank you for the lovely feedback and for tagging me, I seem to remember I saw it! ❤️
(I'm sorry for the delayed response, life gets busy with newborn twins!)
I just love your Spanakopita. Never had one made even the non keto way but I love Mediterranean and Keto combined cooking. You really are one of the few best keto chef around. My friend Mike won global top 30 podcast show host voted by New York Times would love to interview you on his podcast show if you might be ok with that. He is also a local radio show host in N Dakota. Let me know if you might be available for that so we can arrange from our end. Thanks Martina
Thank you so much Cecilia, you are very kind. I'd love to do that! If you can please send me an email at martina[at]ketodietapp[dot]com, we can agree on the date. Thank you!
Spanakopita is one of my all time fav Greek dishes! I made yours today & it was so tasty & easy!
I added some fresh dill to the spinach as the Greeks do. Actually the crust reminded me of the delicious crescent shaped pastries I had in Greece! Thx so much, I’m in spanakopita heaven!
Thank you so much Eva, I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤️
I am wondering what the best way to reheat these would be? Do you recommend microwave or oven? I'm hoping to meal prep a few of these for the week 😊
Yes, I'd say microwave is the easiest way, or oven preheated to about 150 C (fan) and bake for 2-4 minutes 😊
Amazing recipe! I'll definitely try it!
I just wanted to know if you heard claims or found studies saying that flaxseed have Phytoestrogens and we should avoid them. I got this from a well known low carb author/blogger:
"This phytoestrogen compound reduces sex drive, increase breast size in men and increases estrogen dominant cancers such as thyroid, uterine, ovarian, breast and prostate cancer in men."
What's your opinion about this?
Btw I got the above quote from a well know low carb/keto/paleo author/blogger.
Hi Nouldy, the claim is not accurate and doesn't apply to flax seeds - this claim is about soy rather than flax: Is Flaxseed Healthy? Safety Concerns, Benefits & Recommendations
In short: "In contrast to flaxseed's apparently protective effects on breast cancer, study results regarding soy and breast cancer risk have been mixed. Unlike the lignans in flaxseed, flavones and other phytoestrogens found in soy seem to either stimulate or suppress cancer growth, depending on dosage and other factors."
I hope this helps!
@Nouldy You are absolutely correct flaxseed does have Phytoestrogens and should be avoided AT ALL COST!! If someone consumes FLAXSEED...it's at their own risk. There are plenty of low carb / keto or heather recipes online to make a Spanakopita pocket.
A simple goggle search EXPOSES flaxseed:
Is flaxseed a phytoestrogen?
Flaxseed is high in soluble fiber and in lignans, which contain phytoestrogens. Similar to the hormone estrogen, phytoestrogens might have anti-cancer properties
This is absolute nonsense and you're just parroting pseudoscience. It's shocking that simply doing a Google search is proof enough for you, especially posting this right after my response, not bothering to read it. Have you read the papers? I doubt that. I addressed that exact nonsense in the comment above. And do you know what else I found on Google? That the Earth is flat.
I'll make this easy for you: "In contrast to flaxseed's apparently protective effects on breast cancer, study results regarding soy and breast cancer risk have been mixed. Unlike the lignans in flaxseed, flavones and other phytoestrogens found in soy seem to either stimulate or suppress cancer growth, depending on dosage and other factors."
This was excellent! ^ ounces of frozen chopped spinach really is 3 ounces when squeezed dry. I added one giant clove of garlic. Love the taste of the golden flaxseed meal.
A definite 10! Will check out your breakfast sandwiches.
Would like to make a double recipe next time. I'm wondering, though, how the goat or feta cheese will freeze.
Thank you Judy, glad you enjoyed! Goat's cheese is great, I really like the flavour. It's nice with some additional oven roasted butternut squash (maybe 2 tbsp diced per pocket) and a drizzle of balsamic. Because you'll only need about 1/2 teaspoon per pocket it won't add too many carbs and it's really delicious.
Hi Marina! I have made this several times and love it! The bottom of the pocket is a bit soggy though. I was wondering if you have ever tried cooking them (or one if the pizza recipes in the app) on a pizza stone. Thanks
Thank you Eleanor, I haven't thought of that! I have a pizza tray that is perforated so I will give it a go 😊
I made this, and the dough crumbled completely! Also, my dough looks very dark compared to your picture.
Hi Trisha, I think you may have used the wrong type of mozzarella. You'll need the low moisture shredded pizza style mozzarella. If the dough is dark I think you just use flax meal made from brown flaxseed rather than golden flax. I hope this helps!
This morning I made the strawberry Keto milkshake, and it was really good. However, I am a paper person and even though I sent the recipe to my Pinterest account, following it on my phone was a little difficult. I would like also to print this Spanakopita recipe but the Print function on this site will not allow me to do so. I really prefer to study a recipe in my and if I make any adjustments I like to memorialize those changes/additions on the printed version. Thank you very much for creating such great recipes!
Thank you so much Lori! Could you please send us an email (ketodietapp.com/Blog/contact) to describe the issue with the Print/download function? I assume it could be some setting on your printer because you should be able to print it or save as PDF.
Would goat cheese be a good option?
Thanks for this recipe again! I make the hot pockets with egg and bacon quite often and its soo good and easy!!
Goat cheese would be fantastic!❤️
What about adding meat to this? Maybe some prosciutto?? Or ham or bacon 😝 lol
Also, I like mixing the almond flour and flaxseed meal. Seems to be a perfect combination!!
Prosciutto or even crisped up bacon sound nice! 😊
Hi,
Love these! Can they be frozen?
Thanks
I haven't tried freezing these but I think you can as long as you pre-cut them 😊
Can this recipe be doubled?
Absolutely!
I did this same basic idea using the Keto Fathead Pizza dough and making a Parmesan chicken bake, like the ones Costco sells. I filled it with cream cheese, chicken, bacon and, of course, Parmesan. Absolutely wonderful. I have no clue the macros but definitely low carb 😉
That filling sounds so delicious!
Ahoj Martina,
To vyzerá naozaj yummy 😊 Idem to urobiť dnes večer.
Dekuji moc Milo! Doufam ze bude chutnat 😊
May I print this recipe?
Of course! There is a "print" option just below the title 😊 We plan to make some changes to make this more obvious in the near future.
Hi Martina, I’m allergic to dairy and I was wondering if I can use daiya mozzarella cheese, and go veggie vegan cream cheese with this recipe? Thank you !
Hi Stephanie, I'd love to say yes but I haven't tried it and I can't tell if it will work. My assumption is that it won't work. What you can do instead is to use this dairy-free dough to make the pockets: The Best Low-Carb & Keto Tortillas, Taco Shells & Nachos
And then just fill them with anything else (chorizo, roasted peppers, bacon, etc)
I usually have whole milk shredded mozzarella. Can it be used vs part-skim?
It may be fine but I suppose the dough may get a bit sticky. If you use a silicon mat with a silicon rolling pin or 2 pieces of parchment paper to roll it out, it should be fine.
I really wanted to like this but found the inside of the crust 'slimy'. Perhaps almond flour would give better results.
You can definitely use alternatives! You can use 2 heaped tablespoons (24 g/ 0.9 oz) of coconut flour instead of the flax.
Or use 1/3 cup almond flour (just skip the cream cheese like in this recipe): Keto Breakfast Hot Pockets