What would your death row meal be?
Honestly, mine’s a toss-up between Japanese Omakase and a New York-style bagel stacked with fresh lox, cream cheese, and capers. 🤤
Clocking in at 40 grams of carbs, I assumed bagels were an all-out no-go on the ketogenic diet— until now! How is it possible that these Fathead Bagels are just 1g of net carb each!
These low-carb, Fathead Bagels are unbelievable! They’re nice and crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside. Plus, you don’t need any fancy equipment to make them. In fact, you might already have all the ingredients hanging out in your kitchen.
What is Fathead Dough?
Fathead dough is a gluten-free, keto-friendly alternative to traditional dough. It’s generally made with mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, and some type of low-carb flour.
In this case— considering cream cheese will be slathered on top, I’ve opted to spare you the calories by leaving the cream cheese out of the dough— you’re welcome!
Can You Substitute the Almond Flour?
Sure thing! Keto recipes often call for almond flour due to its low carb count. However, if you’re not a fan of almond flour (or if you happen to be allergic) there are a number of low-carb alternatives you could consider, such as:
- Chia seed flour (0g net carbs)
- Chickpea flour (16g net carbs)
- Coconut flour (4g net carbs)
- Cauliflower powder (14g net carbs)
- Hazelnut flour (2g net carbs)
- Tiger nut flour (11g net carbs)
- Walnut flour (1g net carb)
Keep in mind, using a different flour may alter the consistency and flavor of the bagel. For instance, I tried the same recipe with coconut flour (in place of almond flour). It worked, and the flavor was nice enough. However, the texture was dry and crumbly so I added an additional egg in order to soften the dough.
What Do You Like on Your Bagel?
Wild smoked salmon, Organic Valley Cream Cheese, red onions, and capers— no contest!
However, the breakfast bagel is commin’ in hot. This beast is filled with Vital Farms Eggs (Sooooo good), homemade country sausage (recipe coming soon), and oven-baked bacon, oh my!!!
If you prefer something sweet, you can always swap the Everything But The Bagel Seasoning for cinnamon sugar (just be sure to use a keto-friendly sweetener such as Swerve instead of actual cane sugar).
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Fantastic Fathead Bagels
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 Bagels 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These low-carb, Fathead Bagels are unbelievable! They’re nice and crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup organic mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (plus some for kneading)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt*
- 1 organic egg
- 1/2 Tablespoon grass-fed butter
- 1 Tablespoon Everything But the Bagel Seasoning*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Melt mozzarella on the stovetop or in a microwave (about 60 seconds).
- In a separate bowl, add almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add flour mixture to melted cheese and mix together until fully combined (you may need to use your hands).
- Add egg to dough mixture and knead until fully incorporated (the dough should be one solid color).
- Sprinkle countertop with almond flour and knead the dough until smooth (continue kneading and adding flour if dough is still sticky).
- Cut into four equal parts. Roll (or stretch) into snake shape.
- Wrap into O-shape and pinch ends together. Smooth out edges and place formed dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with butter.
- Sprinkle with seasoning.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on desired level of crispiness).
- Let rest 3 minutes before slicing.
- Add toppings and enjoy!
Notes
*If topping with cinnamon sugar rather than EBTB seasoning, use 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
*Option to swap EBTB seasoning with cinnamon sugar, just be sure to use a keto-friendly sweetener such as Swerve granular.
- Prep Time: 5 Min
- Cook Time: 15 Min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bagel
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: Fathead, Everything, How to Make, Low-Carb, Gluten-free, Easy, Keto
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I made these this weekend. They were delicious! I liked them better than the first fathead bagels I tried. This recipe held the bagel shape and didn’t spread on the pan. I will definitely make these again.
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Yay! Happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing.
These were so delicious! Ive never made keto bagels before but I will definitely be making these again. So yummy and definitely fills the void of not having a bagel due to wheat.
I do have a question concerning the nutrition value in these. How do you end up with each bagel being 183 in calories? I when plugged in all the ingredients it came to be each bagel would be 330 did I do something wrong?
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Hi Taylor! Super stoked that you enjoyed these bagels!
I calculated the nutritional content once again just to make sure I had my numbers right. I came up with slightly different values the second time around (203 calories per bagel). I’m sure you didn’t do anything wrong. It could be as simple as different apps or different brands. I used My Fitness Pal to calculate the nutritional content.
Organic Valley shredded Mozzarella- 270
Blanched almond flour (Trader Joes)- 340
1 large egg- 72
1/2 Tablespoon butter- 50
EBTB seasoning- 60
Xanthan gum- 11
Baking powder- 8
Total 811/4=203 calories
Thank you for commenting, I’ve updated the nutritional content accordingly.
With much Aloha, Katie
I wonder what would happen if you boiled these first, then baked? I might have do a test run! Have you tried that method?
Interesting! I have not. Is that how traditional bagels are prepared? Please report back if you try this method.
Can you use a different cheese that has less fat?
Honestly, I’m not sure what cheese would a good replacement (other than cheddar). And cheddar contains more fat than mozzarella. Alternatively, the bulk of the fat is coming from the flour (10g per serving). If you traded the flour with coconut flour you could save yourself 4g of fat. I’ve tried these with coconut flour, they’re a bit denser but still tasty.
Can these bagels be frozen?
Good question Jodi! Honestly, I’m not sure the answer to that. I’ll have to try it next time I make them. Let me know the result if you give it a go. ☺️