Low Carb Everything Bagels

These Low Carb Everything Bagels are made with just 6 ingredients using fathead dough and bake up soft and chewy in around 30 minutes. Learn how to make fathead dough plus options for paleo and dairy-free bagels.

Low Carb Everything Bagels

Missing bagels now that you’re following a keto lifestyle? With just a few easy ingredients, you can make your own low carb bagels in no time at all.

You’ve probably already seen the infamous fathead dough recipe for pizza crust that’s all over the internet.

WHAT IS FATHEAD DOUGH PIZZA?

So what do you need to make fathead dough pizza? All you need is a combination of cheese, eggs and flour.

HOW TO MAKE FATHEAD DOUGH?

To make fathead dough, you simply melt some mozzarella cheese and cream cheese together in a large mixing bowl.

Once the cheese is melted, you add an egg and your preferred grain free flour. Knead the mixture with your hands to form a pizza dough and roll it out between two parchment papers so that it doesn’t stick. Bake in the oven until golden brown and add desired toppings.

INGREDIENTS FOR LOW CARB EVERYTHING BAGELS:

For our fathead low carb everything bagel dough bagel recipe, you’re going to need:

• shredded Mozzarella
• Laughing Cow Cheese – Plain or White Cheddar (you can also use Cream Cheese)
• Baking Powder – a leavening agent that helps the bagels rise
• Almond Flour – be sure to use superfine blanched almond flour and not almond meal. Almond flour is the main nut flour providing most of the bulk. Measure properly using the spoon and level method.
• Coconut flour:  This gluten free flour provides structure and adds volume to the bagels. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture so be sure to measure properly.
• Eggs – binds the dough together
• Everything Bagel Seasoning (this one is from Trader Joe’s)

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB EVERYTHING BAGELS:

1. Start off by preheating the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Line your work-surface with a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Melt the mozzarella and laughing cow cheese either over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30 second increments (stirring well in between). Make sure the cheese is completely smooth.
3. In another large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour and baking powder. Add the beaten egg followed by the HOT cheese mixture. (if the cheese is not smooth – pop it back into the microwave for another 20 seconds). Use a silicone spatula to fold and press the mixture together until it starts to stick and combine together.
4. Lightly spray your hands lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the mixture on the prepared work-space then use your hands and fingers to knead into a large dough ball. Divide the dough equally into 6 balls.
5. Take each ball and roll into a log, then pinch and connect the ends to form a bagel shap. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
6. Brush each bagel with an egg wash and sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet before removing or storing. Slice, toast and serve with your favorite spread and toppings. Bagels can be frozen for up to 3 months in a sealed zip-lock bag or container.

REASONS WHY WE LOVE THESE LOW CARB EVERYTHING BAGELS:

• they’re easy to make with just 6 ingredients
• they’re delicious as a low carb breakfast or snack
• gluten free bagels are only 198 calories and 4 net carbs for each bagel
• perfect if you need a sugar free bagel that are also diabetic friendly

HOW TO MAKE DAIRY FREE KETO BAGELS:

Can I make dairy free keto bagels? Sure.

Since there are a ton of other keto bagels all over the internet – and as delicious as fathead keto bagels are, we also wanted to test out and share a keto bagel recipe that was dairy free and paleo friendly.

For the dairy free keto bagels, we used:

• Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Shreds (We used Daiya for our test)
• Dairy Free Cream Cheese (We used Kite Hill Plain Cream Cheese for our test)
• Baking Powder – a leavening agent that helps the bagels rise
• Almond Flour – be sure to use superfine blanched almond flour and not almond meal. Almond flour is the main nut flour providing most of the bulk. Measure properly using the spoon and level method.
• Tapioca Flour
• Egg

You would follow the same steps as the low carb bagels and use these dairy free alternatives.

INGREDIENTS FOR PALEO BAGELS:

So what if you can’t have vegan cheese…how do you make paleo bagels? For this gluten free bagel recipe, you’re going to need:

• Dairy Free Cream Cheese (We used Kite Hill Plain Cream Cheese for our test)
• Dairy Free Sour Cream (made with coconut cream + vinegar)
• 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Eggs
• Baking Powder – a leavening agent that helps the bagels rise
• Almond Flour – be sure to use superfine blanched almond flour and not almond meal. Almond flour is the main nut flour providing most of the bulk. Measure properly using the spoon and level method.
• Cassava Flour (in place of the coconut flour)
  
• Everything Bagel Seasoning (this one is from Trader Joe’s)

You would combine all the dairy free and paleo-friendly alternatives together and follow the rest of the steps of the low carb bagels.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST LOW CARB EVERYTHING BAGELS:

• when heating the cheeses, be sure to stir the cheese until completely MELTED and SMOOTH
• add melted cheese while it is still WARM and press down with a SPATULA until almost combined
• spray your hands lightly with cooking spray to avoid the dough from sticking
• knead until the dough is completely uniform and combined
• if the dough is too sticky, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until it is easier to handle
• check your baking powder to ensure that it is not expired – otherwise your keto bagels may not rise properly

WHAT TOPPINGS ARE GOOD WITH TOASTED BAGELS?

Slice your bagels in half and toast to desired doneness. Spread with dairy free cream cheese, almond butter, peanut butter. ghee, coconut cream or tahini. Add fruit, chocolate, coconut chips, hemp seeds or chia seeds.

More low carb recipes you might like:

Keto Lemon Cookies – Low Carb with Paleo / Vegan option

Keto Carrot Cake Pancakes

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Low Carb Everything Bagels

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword bagels, keto muffins, low carb bagels

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6 bagels

Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups shredded mozzarella
• 3 wedges (63 grams) of laughing cow cheese (plain or white cheddar) OR 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup blanched superfine almond flour
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour
• 1 large egg beaten , plus more for egg wash
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• Everything bagel seasoning sesame seeds or poppyseeds

Instructions

1. Start off by preheating the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Line your work-surface with a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Melt the cheeses either over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30 second increments (stirring very well in between).
3. In large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour and baking powder. Add the beaten egg followed by the HOT cheese mixture. (make sure the cheese is completely melted - if not, pop it back in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 20 second increments. )
4. Using a silicone spatula, fold and press the mixture together until it starts to stick and combine together. Make sure the cheese is completely melted in with the dough - if not, pop the dough in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 20 second increments.
5. Lightly spray your hands with cooking oil to help prevent sticking. Place the mixture on the prepared work-space then use your hands and fingers to knead into a large dough ball. If the dough is too sticky, you can wrap it with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for 20 minutes.)
6. Mold the dough into a smooth and uniform dough ball then divide equally into 6 balls.
7. Take each ball and roll into a log, then pinch and connect the ends for form a bagel shap. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
8. Lightly brush each bagel with egg wash and sprinkle on your favorite seasoning.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet before removing or storing. Bagels can be frozen for up to 3 months in a sealed zip-lock bag or container.

Recipe Notes

You can freeze bagels in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months If you are allergic to coconut flour, leave out and add 2 teaspoons almond flour If there is unmelted cheese after you've mixed it into the dough, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Everything Bagels

Amount Per Serving (1 bagel)

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.