Keto Bagels

Tammy
Sep 18, 2017
5 min read

Updated: Aug 5

Keto - Low Carb - Sugar Free - Healthy Option

"Absolutely delicious! You will never know these were a healthy option for you. The entire family will love them and best of all you can customize them to your taste buds!"

These bagels… oh my goodness, THESE bagels! Golden, fluffy, perfectly chewy keto bagels — they’ve completely stolen my heart. 💛 No matter how my eating habits change over time, I just know I’ll be making these forever. I have been making these for about 10 years now, and they are my go to Keto break through choice. That’s how obsessed I am… and here’s why:

🥯 They’re tall, puffy, and seriously chewy – Like, real bagel chewy. Not cakey or flimsy — I’m talking that satisfying bite you dream of. And get this: no wheat, no carbs! I built this recipe off my go-to keto pizza dough (a forever favorite), but gave it a glow-up to make sure they stay plump and don’t flatten out.

⏱️ Fast and foolproof – Just 5 simple ingredients and 30 minutes later, you’ll have warm, homemade bagels in your hands. YES, really. You’ve totally got this.

🌰 Pick your flour adventure – Coconut or almond flour? You choose! No dietary restrictions? I’ve got a breakdown below to help you pick the best one for your taste and texture.

💚 Keto, low carb, gluten-free magic – Of course they’re keto (wink wink), but they’re also truly low carb (just 5g net!) and gluten-free — unlike some of the sneaky store-bought options.

🥪 Bagels that go with everything – Toast 'em, spread 'em, stack 'em into the best sandwich ever. These bagels are up for anything your appetite dreams up.

Honestly, I’ve experimented with so many keto bread recipes — from cloud bread to buttery garlic and cheese biscuits to my super popular lemon keto loaf — but these? These chewy, golden beauties? They’re in a league of their own.

✨ Come bake them with me — you're going to fall in love. 🥰

Keto Bagels

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup almond flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 oz cream cheese
2 large eggs, beaten

Optional Toppings

Sesame seeds for topping
Cinnamon and sugar or substitute mix
Everything seasoning for topping
Poppy seeds
Coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk together the almond flour and baking powder, removing clumps. Set aside.

Combine shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese in a large bowl. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, stir and mix until incorporated.

Stir the flour mixture and eggs into the melted cheese mixture.

Working quickly while the cheese is still hot, knead with your hands until a dough forms. The dough is very sticky, but keep kneading and squeezing through your fingers for a few minutes. (If the dough becomes hard before fully mixed, and is difficult to mix, or is still sticky after a couple minutes, you can microwave to reheat for 15-20 seconds to soften it. In that case, wash your hands and knead again. Dough needs to be well formed before starting the rolling for bagel shapes. To make this step easier to mix the dough, you can use mixer with a dough attachment instead of kneading by hand.

Knead... Knead... Knead! It's the secret to puffy, chewy bagels!

Divide the dough into 6 parts.

Form/roll a 6″ log shape between hands with each part, then press the ends together to make a bagel shape, place on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Sprinkle with desired toppings. If using sesame seeds, sprinkle them over the bagels and gently press into the dough.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bagels are firm and golden.

Notes:

Get creative with your bagels!: Try mixing in goodies like fresh blueberries 🫐or strawberries 🍓, sugar-free dried cranberries, chopped nuts 🥜, caramelized onions 🧅, minced garlic, or a cozy combo of cinnamon and a few tablespoons of sweetener. Or, keep it simple and savory with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning (my personal fave!) or classic poppy seeds.

Just a heads-up: if you add sweetener, the dough will get a bit stickier — so be sure to chill it before shaping!

Storing your precious keto bagels: Pop your bagels into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge — they’ll stay fresh and fabulous for up to a whole week! 🥯💛

Freezing (my favorite trick!): I always make a double (okay… sometimes triple 😄) batch of these and freeze the extras. They freeze beautifully for up to 6 months! Just make sure they’ve cooled completely, then tuck them into zip-top bags with a little parchment paper between each one — no sticking, no fuss!

🥯 Serving Ideas – So many yummy ways to enjoy!

I’m head over heels for these keto bagels — and honestly, I’ll take them any way I can get them! Here are a few of my absolute favorite ways to serve them up:

💖 Spread the love – Cream cheese is a classic (and always delicious!), but don’t stop there. Try butter, peanut butter, sugar-free Nutella, or a fruity sugar-free jam. My personal favorite? A dap of butter spread over the warm bagel, and then a thick swipe of mascarpone or cream cheese topped with sugar-free raspberry jam. Pure heaven! Can you tell I love food!?! 😋🤤

🐟 Bagel & Lox, please! – One of my go-to lunches: a keto bagel loaded with cream cheese, silky smoked salmon (or homemade lox!), and crunchy cucumbers, red onion, or capers. It’s so fresh, so flavorful — and totally satisfying.

🍳 Breakfast Sandwich Goals – Stack it up with eggs, bacon or sausage, and melty cheese. Warm it up and boom — best breakfast ever. You can even swap the pancakes in my keto breakfast sandwich recipe with these bagels for extra chew and bite!

🥪 Lunchtime Loves – Fill your bagel with keto chicken salad, tuna egg salad, or a classic keto BLT. Or keep it simple and tasty with sliced turkey, crisp lettuce, and a dollop of homemade mayo.

Toasty warm goodness – reheating tips: The toaster is your BFF here — it’s quick, easy, and makes them taste freshly baked! I use the bagel setting, and if they’re coming straight from the freezer, I hit the frozen button too. Microwave works in a pinch, but heads-up: they’ll be super soft (still yummy, though!).

Now go enjoy your bagel stash like the kitchen hero you are! 🏆✨

However you slice it, these bagels are ready for anything! 😍

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"Toast bagel in toaster and top with cream cheese, fried or scrambled eggs and cheese, peanut butter, butter and or sugar free jam for a crispy delicious quick and healthy breakfast!"