Wake me up, I must be dreaming... Keto Bagels

Delicious, chewy, toasted to perfection outer crunch, flavorful, no guilt 

low carb KETO BAGELS. Let's just say...YUM.

What I absolutely love about these ketogenic bagels is that they are so simple to throw together, just a few simple ingredients swirled together create an outstandingly flavorful bagel.  The crunchy texture leaves you wondering if it is actually a low carb / keto recipe?  No worries, when you see the list of ingredients on the recipe you will have no doubts AND when you taste the final product you may just scream at the top of your lungs... "Wake me up, I must be dreaming!" 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup                  coconut flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 
• 2 oz                          cubed cream cheese 
• 2 large beaten eggs
•  Everything but the Bagel - sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 

or use stoneware greased with coconut oil.

2. Stir together the almond flour, coconut flour and baking powder. Set to the side.

3. Combine the shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese in a large bowl. 

4. Microwave for 2 minutes, stop and stir halfway through. Stir briskly & thoroughly 

once completed.

5. Stir the flour mixture and the eggs into the melted cheese mixture.

6. Knead with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough will be very sticky, 

but just keep kneading. If the dough becomes too firm before fully mixed, 

or is too difficult to mix, you can microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften it.

7. Divide the dough into 6 parts. Form a long log with each part, then press the 

ends together to make a bagel shape on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the 

remaining dough. 

8. If using the delicious sesame seeds, sprinkle them over the bagels and gently 

press into the dough.

Bake for approx. 12 minutes, until the bagels are golden and firm. Serve warm or 

toast just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28g43%

Total Carbohydrates 8g3%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 1g

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A9%

Calcium42%

Iron9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Net carbs each: 5g - or can make smaller bagels to lower net carbs. 

Topping the bagels with these delicious sprinkles takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness. 

 My family,  keto eaters (or the carb inhaling others) all gobble these down in no time. 

If you are looking for something that is delicious, crunchy-chewy as close as you can get bagel-licious than this is the recipe for you. When you bite into this you simply will not believe it is low carb. Who knew gluten free could be so delish. Kid you not.

BEST & EASIEST Paleo Barbeque Side Dish: Grilled Veggie Kabobs

Since completing our June challenge of 7:Food month with some success, and great learning experiences, we have been trying to keep a clean & simple meal plan. We are trying hard to keep some forever change after our month of deliberate simplicity surrounding our food choices. 

Well, it is sunny out here in the Pacific Northwest, which is rare for June. With the sun comes get-togethers, barbeques, gatherings, festivities...ALL SURROUNDING FOOD! 

This particular weekend we had a family barbeque where burgers and big 'ole dogs would be fired up on the grill. Yummers and at the same time yuckers as the sides are so often the stick to your gut type of filler food. Since we were asked to bring dishes to share we decided on two: 1) grilled veggie & fruit kabobs & 2) my daughter Madison made this incredible triple layer chocolate dessert made with avocado, dates and more hidden deliciousness. (link will be provided when she gets it posted)

 The Kabobs were my work-my-fingers-to-the-bones contribution - haha. Hey, she loves to bake paleo desserts and I am SUPER-dee-duper, crazy, busy fundraising for our upcoming Africa trip. Don't be a judger!

I painstakingly chopped up the mushrooms, onions, zucchini, green bell pepper, red bell pepper. I also took the possibly-chop-a-finger challenge of slicing discs of corn on the cob. Oh, yes I did! And - wait for it.... I perfectly sliced each single piece of the pineapple for the sweet, tart addition that these veggie creations needed to create the perfect balance on each precisely and artistically placed skewer! Gotta love it, am I right?

Aren't they B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L???

and they were SO yummy.

I would have some lovely photos of the finished, oh-so-perfectly-grilled, product from our PART-AYYYY - BUT...

we had a wee lil bit of a crank-fest happening due to over-crowding on the host homes grill. Oops! 

For those planning to bring this as a gift-offering to a potluck barbeque... do yourself a favor and give advance warning to the Bar-B Chef, that is if you want to remain on the guest list for the next party.

These really were simple & delish. A MUST try! 

***If using wooden skewers make sure and soak them for a good hour before skewering. 

-Simply Sublime