Low Carb Bagels {Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free}

These delicious homemade bagels are low carb, gluten free, sugar free and grain free. Don't be intimidated to make your own low carb bagels, these are easy to prepare and a have a fabulous texture!

There aren't many things I miss while eating a low carb diet. I can do without pasta, bread, potatoes and rice, but the one thing I really, really wish I could eat are bagels.

That's just one of the advantages of living in New Jersey, we absolutely have the best bagels, bread and pizza by far. When I went to school in Maryland I would always bring back a bunch of bagels every time and freeze the leftovers.

When we actually had leftovers.

My roommates were always so excited to have New Jersey bagels too, with good reason.

But it has been over 5 years since I have had a real New Jersey bagel and now I no longer have to miss them.

With that being said, as much as I love these low carb bagels and the texture of them, they are not identical to real, typical bagels. I am just keeping it real here.

These are a wonderful alternative and I love the taste and texture, but remember they are low carb and gluten free so they will not taste exactly the same as typical flour based bagels. That doesn't mean they aren't delicious though.

If you are looking for some more low carb breakfast recipes, you will love these Cauliflower Fritters, Blueberry Scones, Lemon Blueberry Cake and these No Bake Cranberry Almond Energy Balls.

All of these would be even more delicious with this Apple Chai Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate and even some Spiked Apple Cider!

Why You Should Make These Low Carb Bagels

Although homemade bagels (especially low carb ones) sound like they are extremely time consuming and difficult to prepare, I promise these are super easy to make.

Although these low carb bagels do not have the identical texture to regular bagels, they make a wonderful low carb alternative.

Wouldn't these homemade bagels be perfect for Easter breakfast or brunch? Ok, they would be perfect any day, but maybe a little extra special on Easter morning.

I'd spread almond butter on top of mine. Or maybe make an egg, cheese bagel sandwich.

The possibilities are endless.

Recipe Ingredients

• Almond flour -  I use the super fine almond flour in all of my baked goods because it lends the lightest, ideal texture, especially in these low carb, gluten free bagels.
• Eggs - I use farm raised, organic eggs in this recipe which helps to keep the dough together.
• Mozzarella cheese - I am aware that mozzarella cheese might sound strange in a bagel recipe, but it's the secret ingredient that gives these a wonderful texture. I use low moisture, full fat Mozzarella cheese in this recipe.
• Seeds - You can use Everything Bagel Seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, cinnamon...whatever you'd like!

How To Make These Low Carb Bagels

Beat eggs in a medium bowl and add garlic powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Place mozzarella cheese in a saucepan with olive oil, place it over the stove and stir until is melted (this step can also be done in the microwave).

Place beaten eggs and melted mozzarella in a highspeed food processor for the mozzarella to combine with the eggs, this will result in a smooth batter.

Transfer the batter to the medium bowl and add the almond flour. Stir until a soft dough.

I have a bagel tray which makes these super easy to bake in the oven, but I wanted to show you an alternative way to make these just in case you only have a plain baking tray. It might take a few more minutes but they are still simple to make.

If you are not using a bagel tray, Form the bagels by shaping a ball, then press it down until it flattens a bit and finally makes a hole in the middle.

The brushed egg wash on top of the bagels give it the golden appearance similar to regular bagels. It is completely optional but I definitely recommend it.

TADA! Aren't they gorgeous?

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