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Sink your teeth into these savory Keto Bagels with the perfect texture and taste. Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes, they are easier to make than you think. These bagels are also low-carb, grain-free, and gluten-free.
When we perfected this low-carb bagel recipe, we were thrilled with the results! Bagels are a breakfast or lunch staple, and it feels amazing to be able to enjoy them on the keto diet.
The texture was the most important thing for us to get just right. We wanted the perfect balance of chewy and dense, just like the ones made with flour that we grew up loving.
And we did it! These keto bagels couldn't have turned out any more perfect!
For more keto baked goods, be sure to check out our Easy Keto Whoopie Pies and Keto Chaffles.
Why You Will Love these Keto Bagels!
- Delicious:These bagels make the perfect keto sandwich base. They have the taste and texture of standard bagels but without all the carbs!
- Quick:You can make a batch of these in less than 30 minutes. And they only require a few easy steps to make.
- Versatile:Feel free to swap out the seasoning for your favorites. We are using Everything Seasoning on these keto bagels, but you can keep them plain or add cinnamon, roasted garlic, or blueberries.
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Ingredients
Here is what you need in your kitchen to make these keto bagels:
- Cheeses: Shredded mozzarella and cream cheese help this bagels to stay nice and moist.
- Almond flour: A great low-carb and gluten-free alternative to all-purpose flour.
- Flaxseed meal: This ingredient helps to texture the bagels and it's super high in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Psyllium husk powder: This is high in fiber and also helps to replicate the texture of a normal bagel.
- Baking powder and active dry yeast:To allow the dough to rise for fluffy and soft bagels.
- Eggs: To get perfectly brown and glossy bagels.
- Everything Bagel seasoning: You can buy a pre-made version from the grocery store or make your own with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and salt.
How to Make Keto Bagels
The full instructions are detailed in the recipe card at the end of this post.
But we wanted to give you step-by-step instructions, so you know exactly how to make these low-carb bagels.
Step #1. Melt Your Cheeses
The dough base for these keto bagels uses a combination of melted mozzarella cheese and cream cheese.
Use a microwave to melt the cheeses and make sure they are completely melted.
If you notice any tiny shreds that aren't melted, keep melting it.
Step #2. Make the Dough
Next, fit your stand mixer with the hook attachment.
Mix together the almond flour, flaxseed meal, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, yeast mixture, and eggs.
Slowly, beat in the melted cheese mixture. Beat until the dough is completely combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Step #3. Form Your Bagel Circles
Divide the dough into 6 equal parts.
Form each part into a ball with your hands, then flatten them into a disc shape that is roughly 4-inches in diameter and 1.25-inches high.
Place each bagel on the lined baking sheet then punch out a hole in the middle.
Get creative and use anything you can find that has a circular shape of 1-inch. We used the cap of our sugar-free syrup bottle.
When the dough is baking, the hole will be reduced in size as the bagel expands, so make sure your bagel hole is larger than you think it should be.
Step #4. Season the Bagels
If you want your bagels to have that shiny and crispy crust on the outside, then eggs are your best bet.
Brush on a beaten egg to achieve the shiny coating on the outside. It also helps the Everything Seasoning to stick on to the bagel.
Sprinkle a generous amount of Everything Seasoning onto each bagel.
Step #4. Bake Them
Bake the bagels for 15 minutes at 400°F or until the bagels have turned golden brown.
When done baking, remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Once they have completely cooled, slice them down the middle.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Make a double batch. This recipe makes 6 bagels so if you think you'll be sharing them, you might want to double the recipe.
- Don't use an electric handheld mixer.This dough is really sticky because of the cheeses, so the dough will stick to the beaters and it will be a mess. Instead use astand mixerwith thehook attachmentor roll up your sleeves and combine the dough by hand.
- Don't throw out the punched out bagel holes. Bake them along with the bagels and eat them as a little snack. They will taste divine with some keto cheese dip.
- Slice like a pro. Allow your bagels to cool completely before slicing them. Also, use a serrated knife when you are slicing bread. It makes a more even cut.
- Store the extra seasoning. The Everything Seasoning recipe yields 1/4 cup so store any extra in a sealed container in the pantry for up to 6 months. Use it on chicken, in a salad dressing, or as a topping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the keto bagels keep?
Store your bagels in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also freeze the bagels for 3 to 4 months, so be sure to make a double batch! Here's how to freeze and thaw them to eat later.
1) Let them cool off completely. You can do this by just letting them sit on the counter after they come out of the oven.
2) Wrap them individually in plastic wrap. This is especially important if you are going to be thawing them individually. The plastic wrap will also make sure they don't freeze together in one big clump.
3) Put them all in a zippered freezer bag. Label the bag with the date you froze them.
When you are ready to thaw a few, just pull them out and put them in the refrigerator. They will thaw overnight. Then, you can either warm them back up in the oven, toaster, or air-fryer.
Can you toast them?
Yes, feel free to toast them if your toaster has a big enough opening.
Or you can re-heat them in an air fryer or under the broiler in your oven.
Heating them up will get the edges nice and crispy!
How many carbs do they have?
Each bagel has around 6g of net carbs so they are a great option for an easy breakfast or lunch.
Do you need a stand mixer?
Not necessarily, you can mix the dough by hand. Just roll up your sleeves and combine the ingredients for 10 minutes or so. Make sure not to use a handheld mixer because the beaters will get stuck in the dough.
When it comes to stand mixers, we love our classic KitchenAid Mixer. If you don't own one yet, we recommend buying one. They really do make baking keto-friendly items a cinch and the clean up couldn't be easier. This KitchenAid one is our favorite because of the price and the fact that it comes with all the attachments! Trust us, there are plenty of uses that make it well worth your money like our Keto Cinnamon Rolls and Keto Soft Pretzels.
Low-Carb Sandwiches with Keto Bagels
You can eat these for breakfast or brunch. What's really fun is making up your own sandwich ideas with them.
Here are just a few to get you started:
- Classic Turkey Sandwich with all the fixin's
- Ham, Egg, and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
- Tuna Melt with tuna salad and melted cheese
- Mini Pizzas (use the filling from our Keto Calzones on top of the bagel slices)
- Traditional BLT
We opted for a Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese bagel. We layered cream cheese, with sliced tomato, red onions, capers, and smoked salmon.
Absolute deliciousness!
More Keto Recipes
If you’d like more delicious recipes that are perfectly keto, then check out these favorites:
- Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Almond Bars
- Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Keto Cinnamon Rolls With Brown Butter Icing
- Keto Triple Chocolate Doughnuts
- Keto Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup
- Keto Reuben Soft Pretzels
- Keto French Toast Casserole with Strawberries
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Keto Bagels
Sink your teeth into these savory Keto Bagels with the perfect texture and taste. Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes, they are easier to make than you think. These bagels are also low-carb, grain-free, and gluten-free.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Clean Keto Lifestyle
Ingredients
For the Bagels
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast mixed in 2 tablespoons of warm water
- 4 eggs
For the Everything Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
Instructions
For the Bagels
Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave for 60 seconds. Remove and stir, then microwave again for 40 seconds or until the cheeses are completely melted and no shreds are visible.
In a large bowl fitted to a stand mixer with a hook attachment, mix together the almond flour, flaxseed meal, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, yeast mixture, and 3 eggs.
Slowly, mix in the cheese mixture. Mix on medium speed until the dough is completely combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Divide the dough into 6 equal parts.
Form each part into a ball with your hands, then flatten into a disc shape that is roughly 4-inches in diameter and 1.25-inches high.
Place each bagel on the lined baking sheet.
Use a 1.25-inch circular cookie cutter (or anything you can find that is similar - we used the cap to our sugar-free syrup bottle) to punch a hole into the center of the bagel.
Lightly beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush it on to the tops and sides of each bagel.
Sprinkle a generous amount of Everything Seasoning onto each bagel.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bagels have turned golden brown.
Allow them to cool before slicing.
For the Everything Seasoning
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Notes
- Make a double batch. This recipe makes 6 bagels so if you think you'll be sharing them, you might want to double the recipe.
- Don't use an electric handheld mixer.This dough is really sticky because of the cheeses, so the dough will stick to the beaters and it will be a mess. Instead use astand mixerwith thehook attachmentor roll up your sleeves and combine the dough by hand.
- Don't throw out the punched out bagel holes. Bake them along with the bagels and eat them as a little snack. They will taste divine with some keto cheese dip.
- Slice like a pro. Allow your bagels to cool completely before slicing them. Also, use a serrated knife when you are slicing bread. It makes a more even cut.
- Store the extra seasoning. The Everything Seasoning recipe yields 1/4 cup so store any extra in a sealed container in the pantry for up to 6 months. Use it on chicken, in a salad dressing, or as a topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 3mg
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