Bagel Recipe (Gluten-Free, Easy & Delicious)

Summary

These wheatless bagels are soft on the inside and perfectly chewy on the outside, making them a satisfying gluten-free alternative to traditional bagels. Made with a blend of almond flour, tapioca starch, and eggs, this bagel recipe is high in protein, wheat-free, and easy to make at home. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a snack, these bagels are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free optional, and healthier than store-bought options.

This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and minimal equipment, meaning anyone can enjoy homemade bagels without wheat flour.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1 cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot starch)

• 2 tsp baking powder (gluten-free certified)

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil

• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• ⅓ cup warm water

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, maple syrup, water, and apple cider vinegar until combined.

4. Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.

5. Lightly flour your hands with tapioca flour and divide the dough into 6 equal portions.

6. Shape each piece into a ball, then gently poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.

7. Place the bagels on the prepared tray and sprinkle with your chosen toppings.

8. Bake for 25–28 minutes, until golden brown and firm.

9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk or hand mixer

• Baking tray

• Parchment paper

• Measuring cups & spoons

Notes

• For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil instead of butter.

• You can store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

• These bagels toast beautifully, so try them with cream cheese, nut butter, or avocado.

• For a more elastic texture, you can add ½ tsp xanthan gum to the recipe

Wheatless Bagel Recipe (Gluten-Free, Easy & Delicious)

These wheatless bagels are soft on the inside and perfectly chewy on the outside, making them a satisfying gluten-free alternative to traditional bagels. Made with a blend of almond flour, tapioca starch, and eggs, this bagel recipe is high in protein, wheat-free, and easy to make at home. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a snack, these bagels are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free optional, and healthier than store-bought options. This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and minimal equipment, meaning anyone can enjoy homemade bagels without wheat flour.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
• 2 tsp baking powder gluten-free certified
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• ⅓ cup warm water
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Optional toppings: sesame seeds poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or hand mixer
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, maple syrup, water, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
4. Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
5. Lightly flour your hands with tapioca flour and divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
6. Shape each piece into a ball, then gently poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.
7. Place the bagels on the prepared tray and sprinkle with your chosen toppings.
8. Bake for 25–28 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil instead of butter.

You can store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

These bagels toast beautifully, so try them with cream cheese, nut butter, or avocado.

For a more elastic texture, you can add ½ tsp xanthan gum to the recipe.

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wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

wheatless bagel recipe, gluten-free bagels, wheat-free bagels, homemade bagels without wheat

Easy wheatless recipe made with almond and tapioca flour. These chewy, gluten-free bagels are simple to make, healthy, and perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.

Easy wheatless recipe made with almond and tapioca flour. These chewy, gluten-free bagels are simple to make, healthy, and perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.

Easy wheatless recipe made with almond and tapioca flour. These chewy, gluten-free bagels are simple to make, healthy, and perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.

Easy wheatless recipe made with almond and tapioca flour. These chewy, gluten-free bagels are simple to make, healthy, and perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.

Easy wheatless recipe made with almond and tapioca flour. These chewy, gluten-free bagels are simple to make, healthy, and perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.

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