Craving bagels while staying low carb? These Keto Bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Made with mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and almond flour, you’d never guess they’re keto-friendly! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack.
Keto Bagels Story
If you’re a low-carb lover missing bread-like treats, you’re not alone! I was desperate for my morning bagel while sticking to keto. After a few tries, I perfected this recipe, delivering chewy, flavorful bagels that taste just like the real thing. They’re soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and incredibly satisfying—without the carbs!
Why You’ll Love These Keto Bagels
- Chewy & Soft: Perfect texture that rivals traditional bagels.
- Low Carb & Gluten-Free: Just 5 net carbs per bagel!
- Quick & Easy: Ready in just 22 minutes from start to finish.
- Customizable: Add everything bagel seasoning, herbs, or even cinnamon for a sweet twist.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Almond Flour: Use fine almond flour (not almond meal) for the best texture.
- Mozzarella & Cream Cheese: The base for chewy, bread-like goodness.
- Eggs: Help bind the dough.
- Seasonings: Garlic salt, pepper, and optional toppings like everything bagel seasoning.
Optional Toppings:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Poppy seeds
- Dried onion flakes
- Herbs like rosemary
- Cinnamon for a sweet variation
How to Make Keto Bagels
- Prep Oven & Ingredients: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir together almond flour, baking powder, garlic salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt Cheeses: In a large bowl, microwave mozzarella and cubed cream cheese for 2 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool slightly.
- Form Dough: Add eggs and flour mixture to the melted cheese. Knead with your hands until a sticky dough forms. If it’s too stiff, microwave 15–20 seconds to soften.
- Shape Bagels: Divide dough into 6 portions. Form logs and join ends to create bagel shapes on the lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning or your favorite toppings and gently press into the dough.
- Bake: Bake 12–14 minutes until golden and firm.
- Serve: Slice warm and top with cream cheese or your favorite spread.
Storage & Reheating
These bagels are best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container. Reheat in a toaster or oven for a few minutes to restore their chewy, bagel-like texture.
Tip: Experiment with flavors! Add herbs, spices, or sweet cinnamon toppings to make these bagels your own.
Soft, chewy, and perfectly low-carb, these Keto Bagels are a must-try for anyone missing traditional bagels while following a keto or low-carb lifestyle.
Keto Bagels (Low Carb & Gluten-Free)
Yield: 6 bagels
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
Total Time: 22–24 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 large eggs
Optional toppings:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Cream cheese or other spreads
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir together almond flour, baking powder, garlic salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt Cheeses: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella and cubed cream cheese for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool slightly.
- Form Dough: Add eggs and the flour mixture to the melted cheese. Knead with your hands until a sticky dough forms. If too stiff, microwave 15–20 seconds to soften.
- Shape Bagels: Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a log and join the ends to form bagels on the lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or your choice of toppings and press gently into the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until bagels are firm and golden.
- Serve: Slice warm and top with cream cheese or your favorite spread.
Storage: Store in an airtight container. Reheat in a toaster or oven to restore texture.
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