Paleo Bagels are the perfect low-carb snack. For brunch, they’re fantastic toasted, then topped with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, along with tomato or cucumber. If you’re not on a Dairy-Free Diet, Paleo Bagels are wonderful with organic cultured cream cheese.
Low-Carb Paleo Bagels Recipe
When I went grain-free in 2001, I thought my love affair with bagels had come to an end. Now, these grain-free bagels from my third low-carb cookbook, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, come to the rescue! Paleo Bagels make a great on-the-go breakfast when you’re in a hurry.
Whole30 Bagels Recipe?
These would be Whole30 bagels if there was such a thing. All of the ingredients in the bagel are Whole30 compliant. However, that diet does not allow baked goods, so technically, these are not Whole30 bagels.
Kosher for Passover Bagels Recipe
I’ll be serving Paleo Bagels this year when we break our fast at Yom Kippur, along with Hot Apple Cider and my Paleo Carrot Soup. You can make the soup with water, rather than chicken stock so that it’s pareve. Paleo Bagels are kosher for Passover because they do not contain chametz.
Paleo Bagels
Ingredients
- 1½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¼ cup golden flaxmeal
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, optional
Instructions
- Grease a donut mold with coconut oil and dust with coconut flour
- In a food processor, pulse almond flour, flax meal, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt
- Add eggs and vinegar and pulse until thoroughly combined
- Place batter in a resealable plastic bag, snip off one corner, and pipe batter into prepared mold
- Sprinkle bagels with poppy seeds
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center of a bagel comes out clean
- Let bagels cool in pan for 1 hour
- Serve
How to Make Keto Bagels with a Donut Mold
When I created this easy Keto Bagel recipe in 2012 I used a non-stick donut mold. Back then it was the only mold available. Now there are plenty of silicone molds that work just as well or even better. If you use this silicone donut mold you will get 9 bagels because the wells are smaller.
How to Store Low-Carb Keto Bagels
To store your bagels, leave them out at room temperature overnight, then refrigerate in an airtight container.
Low-Carb Keto Bagels Recipe
Although I grew up in Northern California, Davis to be exact, I went to college in New York City. That was when I fell in love with bagels. There was an amazing bagel shop on the Upper West Side called University Bagels. Often, after I’d stay up all night studying, I’d get a piping hot bagel at the crack of dawn. Those were the days! Now I need eight hours of sleep a night, and I’m on a gluten-free, grain-free diet. This low-carb bagels recipe made with only 7 ingredients is the perfect treat for me now!
Low-Carb Keto Recipes
Lately, I’ve been eating a lot of savory food and following a Low-Carb Diet. These low-carb Paleo Bagels are a great treat for my low-sugar eating plan. I’ve found that the more I reduce my intake of added sweeteners and fruit, the better I feel. I’m also able to eat a small amount of fermented dairy as I’ve pursued a low-glycemic diet. What are your secrets when it comes to eating less sweets? Are you able to use sugar substitutes like xylitol? Or do you simply cut back on desserts and sweets?
barbara says
I love your cookbook with this recipe. I make the bagels all the time and am so happy to have a gluten-free alternative. Thank you!
Christine says
These look great! I was thinking about making bagels with my donut pan too actually, but haven’t gotten around to experimenting. It’s so nice to see you’ve already nailed it :) I have a friend who cannot have any grains right now, and I will definitely refer her to your site!
V. Christina says
Elana, I’ve enjoyed your recipes for a few years now. Your Date Walnut bars are a staple in my house. I’ve only decreased gluten until recently; I have learned that my body doesn’t handle any gluten at all so I have had to eliminate it completely. The gluten-free products in the store are too starchy and cause weight gain for me. Almond, coconut, cashew and quinoa flours are all great, but the only two things I’ve really missed are croissants and bagels. Here you come with the answer! I must tell you that this bagel recipe officially puts you into the epic genius category. I am making this today! Thank you!
clementine says
They look so good, can’t wait to try them. One question: does the flax meal is in as eagg substitute or for the taste? I have such a hard time digesting seeds :-(
Thanks in advance for your response.
Venesha says
What is the difference between golden flax meal and the “regular” can I use the regular flax meal? That’s what I have.
Tara Pantera says
Yes, you can. :)
Ruth says
I’ll have to substitute lemon juice for the vinegar. (Yeast) But I’m guessing it just plays the role of an acid here. ???
Cindy says
What kind of donut pan do you use Elana?
Bridget says
Hi Elana,
I cannot have coconut flour or acv. Is there anything I can sub for those?
Marci says
lemon juice would probably work for the acv, it’s there as an acid to get a reaction with the baking soda. Tapioca might work for the coconut flour….maybe add a little more?
Live Life, Love Lipstick says
Thank the Lord for you elana! You are a genius! I will be trying this recipe out soon! I just have to buy a donut tin/pan :-)
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Jessica says
I notice the more I have sweets the more I crave them. I think there is a balance of allowing yourself when you really want it (with being in your dietary restrictions) and also not having it all the time, so its not a deprivation. I used to use Xylitol and found it better when I don’t. I actually crave sweets less using a small amount of honey vs. a small amount of xylitiol. I wonder if anyone else had that same feeling?
I love this bagel recipe!! I can’t wait to make it. now time to purchase a doughnut pan.
Alexandra says
I agree with you Jessica about using a substitute sweetener. I started to experiment with stevia and found that it increased my sweet tooth more than when I just had an occasional treat with a bit of honey or maple.
Kathy says
I have been on the Wheat Belly for months now and it has cut my sugar cravings, once the Wheat is out of your system it is amazing how different you feel. Give Dr. Davis’s lifestyle a chance……..
Cathryn says
As far as sweeteners go, I’ve experienced the opposite- an occasional treat made with xylitol and stevia hits the spot, but honey makes me crave more honey!
Cathryn says
I have an electric mini donut maker- hoping it will work with your recipe