Easy Greek Yogurt Low Carb Bagels [No Yeast]
This is the best recipe for easy low-carb bagels made with Greek yogurt and without yeast and gluten-free with almond flour, garlic powder, baking powder, and Everything Bagel seasoning. They’re crispy on the outside but soft and spongy on the inside, and can be made with a variety of flours.
This is the most amazing recipe for Low Carb Bagels made with greek yogurt and without yeast. Unlike other trendy 2-ingredient bagel recipes, my recipe has better flavor and the perfect bagel texture by adding a couple more ingredients with almond flour, garlic powder, baking powder and Everything Bagel seasoning.
After many test recipes I’ve found the best method for the perfect homemade bagels that are crispy on the outside but soft and spongy on the inside, exactly what you want in a bagel. And they only take 30 minutes to make from start to finish. I also include measurements for using additional flour, including oat flour, gluten-free flour, all-purpose flour, cassava flour, and wheat flour, in the Ingredients & Substitutions section below.
If you’re on a low-carb diet but still crave the comfort of regular bagels, these low-carb bread bagels are the perfect solution! They taste just as good as traditional bagels, but with fewer carbs, more protein, and without the need for xanthan gum. You’ll get the best results with these high-protein bagels that rival the real thing. Whether you’re enjoying them with a classic cream cheese spread or your favorite toppings, these are hands down the best bagels for anyone looking to enjoy their favorite breakfast treat without all the carbs!
Why You’ll Love This Quick Homemade Bagel Recipe
- Low-carb and full of flavor: These bagels are made with almond flour, Greek yogurt, and Everything Bagel seasoning for a delicious, low-carb breakfast option.
- No yeast required: You’ll love how easy these bagels are to make, with no yeast or rising time, ready in just 30 minutes.
- Perfect texture: Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these bagels give you the classic texture you crave.
- Customizable flour options: Whether you prefer almond flour, oat flour, or gluten-free alternatives, this recipe is easy to adjust for your favorite flour.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best greek yogurt bagel recipe:
Plain Greek Yogurt: This recipe requires greek yogurt. Regular yogurt is too thin and runny, and the bagels won’t rise. You can also use cottage cheese. Blend it just until the curdled cottage cheese texture is smooth. If you blend it too long, you’ll whip air into it, which won’t work in this recipe.
Almond Flour: Be sure to use blanched almond flour. You can also use any of these five flour options and the adjusted amounts of baking powder in place of the flour and baking powder amount specified in the recipe card. You may need to adjust the flour amount slightly to get the same dough consistency as you see in the video. You can add a little more yogurt if your dough is too dry or more flour if it’s too sticky and wet.
| FLOUR | MEASUREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Oat Flour | 3/4 cup + 1-1/2 tsp baking powder |
| Gluten-Free Flour (no xantham gum) | 2/3 cup + 1 tsp baking powder |
| All-Purpose Flour | 3/4 cup + 1 tsp baking powder |
| Cassava Flour | 2/3 cup + 1-1/2 tsp baking powder |
| Wheat Flour | 3/4 cup + 1-1/2 tsp baking powder |
Tapioca Flour: No tapioca flour? No problem! Arrowroot flour works just as well and gives the same texture.
Baking Powder: This helps give the bagels lift and a spongy texture. See the adjusted amounts in the table depending on the flour you choose to use.
Garlic Powder: Swap garlic powder with onion powder for a different, but still yummy flavor.
Salt: Sea salt or pink Himalayan salt are great alternatives for a slightly different taste.
Everything Bagel Seasoning: Don’t have it on hand? Make your own by mixing sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and some coarse salt!
How to Make My Low-Carb Bagel Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making my easy homemade gluten-free bagel recipe. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post
Step 1: Make the Soft Bagel Dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, add the 2/3 cup greek yogurt, 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup tapioca flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. You can use a sturdy spatula, food processor or mixer.
Step 2: Shape and Bake the Bagels
Divide the bagel dough into four equal portions, apply light olive oil (or any oil) to your hands, and roll each portion into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Gently shape it into a bagel by poking a hole through the center with your finger and stretching it slightly to make a bagel shape.
Separate one egg white to make an egg wash and spread it over the tops and sides of the bagels with a pastry brush. You can also brush the bagels with light olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil for an egg-free option.
Sprinkle the Everything Bagel Seasoning on top of each bagel for extra flavor.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown and firm to the touch. Let the bagels cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Helpful Recipe Notes
Dough Texture: You must use thick Greek yogurt. If you use regular yogurt, the dough will be too wet. The dough should lightly stick to your fingers. If it’s too dry, add a little more greek yogurt. Be sure to use oil on your hands before shaping the bagels.
Bagel Shape: The bagels will spread slightly while baking. You can adjust the size or shape to your preference. For larger bagels, you may need to add to the bake time.
Delicious Serving Suggestions and Bagel Variations
- Pizza Bagels: Turn your bagels into mini pizza crusts! Just add a bit of mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings, then bake until the cheese is perfectly melted. You’ll have personal-sized pizza bagels in no time.
- Avocado Toast: Slice your bagel and top it with mashed avocado, a sprinkle of olden flax seeds, and some sesame seeds for a low-carb twist on classic avocado toast.
- Peanut Butter and Jelly: Spread a layer of peanut butter on your bagel, add a dollop of your favorite jelly, and you’ve got a delicious PB&J bagel.
- Tuna Sandwich: Make a quick tuna sandwich by layering tuna, lettuce, and a drizzle of ranch dressing on your bagel. It’s a perfect, protein-packed lunch.
- Cheesy Bagels: Sprinkle a mix of Parmesan and sunflower seeds on top of your bagels before baking for a little crunch and cheesy goodness. Or, melt some mozzarella cheese on top after baking for an extra indulgent treat.
- Low-Carb Sesame Bagel: For a simple snack, toast your bagel, top with a little butter, and sprinkle some sesame seeds or brown sugar for a sweet-salty combo.
- Bagel Sandwich: Use your bagel as the base for any kind of sandwich! Whether it’s turkey, ham, or just some melted cheese and lettuce, you can mix and match different flavors to create the perfect bite.
Do you love yeast-free bagels? Check out more of my easy and nutritious bagel recipes that do not require any yeast:
Easy Greek Yogurt Low-Carb Bagels with No Yeast
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup greek yogurt (150g)
- 1 cup almond flour (112g)
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour (30g)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder (6g)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (1g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
- dash Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, add the 2/3 cup greek yogurt, 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup tapioca flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. You can use a sturdy spatula, food processor or mixer.
- Divide the bagel dough into four equal portions, apply light olive oil (or any oil) to your hands, and roll each portion into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Gently shape it into a bagel by poking a hole through the center with your finger and stretching it slightly to make a bagel shape.
- Separate one egg white to make an egg wash and spread it over the tops and sides of the bagels with a pastry brush. You can also brush the bagels with light olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil for an egg-free option. Sprinkle the Everything Bagel Seasoning on top of each bagel for extra flavor.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown and firm to the touch. Let the bagels cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. The bagels turned out great and I used some recommended swaps. I can’t believe how tasty and easy they were to put together. I will definitely be making more.
Hello Chantay, you are so welcome! I’m so glad you were able to customize them how you like them 🙂
These are so good and so easy! I used non-fat Greek Yogurt because I didn’t catch that you used full fat Greek Yogurt in your video. They still turned out great! Thank you!
Hi Annitta! Thank you so much for the review! Yes, non-fat greek yogurt works great, too 🙂
I made these , just found , they were a bit sticky, even with the olive oil on my hands , I just added a tad more almond flour to the mix and as you say ” there so good ” 😁😁😁
Thank you so much for the review, Noelle! 🙂
Bagels are my favorite, but they are such a pain to make! These are so easy! And the almond flour tastes sooo good. I made a turkey sandwich out of mine it was amazing.
Thank you for the review, Tara! 🙂
I’m so excited to share this easy bagel recipe with you! They are so delicious and a low carb option to enjoy one of our favorite foods, bagels!