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    Home » Low Carb

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

    Published: Apr 2, 2021 · Modified: Nov 6, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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!

    Close up picture of an everything low carb bagel on a wooden tray with other low carb bagels in the background.

    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

    Overhead picture of separate ingredients for low carb bagels on a white background, some on wood plates and others in white small bowls.
    • 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).

    Overhead picture of melted cheese and oil in a. sauce pan with a grey spatula in it.

    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.

    Overhead picture of food processor with liquid ingredients in there.

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

    Liquid ingredients for low carb bagels with almond flour on top in a glass bowl.

    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.

    Picture of uncooked low carb bagels on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and a hand holding some dough formed into a circle.

    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.

    Picture of uncooked low carb bagels on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and a hand holding a brush and brushing egg wash on one low carb bagel.

    TADA! Aren't they gorgeous?

    Overhead picture of 8 low carb bagels with various seeds and seasonings on them all on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

    Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

    Can you freeze these low carb bagels after they are cooked?

    Most definitely, I freeze these all the time! Wrap each bagel individually in parchment paper and place in a plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

    I defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then simply toast to maintain the texture. Plus they taste delicious when they are toasted!

    What if you don't have a food processor, can we mix it with our hands?

    I do not recommend using your hands because this dough is very sticky. You could probably try a hand mixer to form the dough although I haven't tried it with that.

    Did you use the bagged pre-shredded Mozzarella cheese for this recipe?

    Yes. While other times I like to shred my own fresh Mozzarella cheese, I used the pre-shredded for this recipe and it comes out perfectly.

    Picture of a full poppy seed low carb bagel with half of a sliced bagel in the front with sliced tomatoes on top, the other half of the bagel with sliced tomatoes behind it and more low carb bagels on a wooden tray in the background.
    Close up picture of the side of a bagel with everything seasoning on top and its on top of parchment paper with a bunch of bagels on a wooden tray in the background.

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    Low Carb Bagels

    Don't be intimidated to make your own low carb bagels, these are easy to prepare and a have a fabulous texture!
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    Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, Snack, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 bagels
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cup super fine almond flour
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, melted
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • For the topping:
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 1 ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
    • 1 egg, beaten

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 320 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a baking mat or spray a bagel tray with nonstick spray.
    • 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.
    • Form the bagels by shaping a ball, then press it down until it flattens a bit and finally makes a hole in the middle. Or alternatively, plce dough into a preapred bagel tray, prssing mixture down.
    • If you are not using a bagel tray, set the bagels in the prepared baking tray.
    • Beat the egg and brushed them all. This will give them a pretty golden appearance.
    • Sprinkle some poppy and sesame seeds all over the bagels.
    • Bake them for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Let them cool before transfering.

    Notes

    These bagels can be kept in the fridge for up to a week but they’ll lose their tenderness. To improve their texture reheat them before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Beth

      April 03, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These are going to be a big hit here! Such a great idea for breakfast or a snack! Can’t wait to make these!

      Reply
    2. Betsy

      April 03, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      Not exactly a chewy New York style bagel, but these were so good I don't even care. I'll eat these for breakfast, lunch, snack & dinner and I LOVE them! Delicious!

      Reply
    3. Jen

      April 03, 2021 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      These turned out so well! I'm so glad I got out of my comfort zone and decided to give these a try. I had some Everything Bagel seasoning from TJ and I used that on a few of them too. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply

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