Description
Keto bagels deliver a delightful twist on classic breakfast favorites, combining almond flour, cream cheese, and eggs into a golden-brown masterpiece. Savory and satisfying, these low-carb delights provide you with a guilt-free way to enjoy your morning bread without compromising nutritional goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 280g (2 ½ cups) Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (must be pre-shredded or hard mozzarella, not soft “fresh” mozzarella)
- 55g (2 oz) Cream Cheese, cubed
Flour and Binding Ingredients:
- 150g (1 ½ cups) Blanched Almond Flour
- 60g (½ cup) Coconut Flour
- 2 tablespoons Baking Powder
- 5 large Eggs
Topping Ingredients:
- Cooking spray (to help toppings stick)
- Sesame Seeds
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 190°C (375°F) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal bagel baking.
- Create a dry ingredient base by processing almond flour (or coconut flour) with baking powder in a food processor until perfectly blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs into the dry mixture, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent foundation for the bagel dough.
- Melt cheese components by combining shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl, heating for 2 minutes and stirring midway to achieve a completely liquid consistency.
- Transform the melted cheese mixture into a unified dough by pulsing in the food processor, ensuring no visible cheese strands or flour pockets remain. If mixing manually, knead persistently, using brief microwave warming if the dough becomes too stiff.
- Divide the prepared dough into 6 equal portions, carefully rolling each into a long log and forming elegant rings positioned on the prepared baking sheet.
- Enhance visual appeal and flavor by lightly spraying bagels with cooking spray and generously sprinkling with sesame seeds or everything seasoning, gently pressing toppings to adhere.
- Bake the bagels for approximately 15 minutes, monitoring until they achieve a golden-brown exterior and firm texture.
- Allow bagels to rest and stabilize for a minimum of 15 minutes after baking, which significantly improves internal texture and overall eating experience.
Notes
- Grab pre-shredded or hard mozzarella to prevent soggy dough that falls apart during baking.
- Thoroughly melt and blend mozzarella and cream cheese before mixing with flour to ensure a silky, consistent texture.
- Keep the dough warm and pliable by microwaving for 15-20 seconds if it becomes stiff during shaping.
- Create uniform bagels by rolling dough into equal-sized logs, using lightly greased hands to prevent sticky situations.
- Allow bagels to rest and firm up for at least 15 minutes after baking, giving them the perfect texture before slicing or serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 113mg