Yes. You read that right. A bagel made from cauliflower.
What the what?
Who knew?!
So, let’s start with WHY?
Why in the world would anyone want to make a bagel out of cauliflower?
In my opinion, it’s one of two reasons.
You are either on some type of eating plan that eliminates grains and you simply want to have a grain free bagel experience OR you are like me, and just can’t seem to resist a food trend!
Either way, if you like to cook, they are fun to try at least once.
These bagels surprised me because once they cook they hold together really well and can easily be used as the base for a sandwich or toasted up with some butter.
You really can’t detect the flavor or the cauliflower at all although the texture is much different then your traditional bagel. They are very light, a bit moist and little spongy. I found I liked them best as the base for a turkey and spinach sandwich.
Be sure to watch the step-by-step video below to learn all the little tips and tricks I used to make these bagels a success. And if you give them a try, I would love to hear your thoughts!
Cauliflower Bagels
Yield: 8 bagels
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Ingredients:
- 3 cups packed cauliflower rice (600g or 21 ounces)
- pinch of kosher sea salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp. almond flour
- 2 tbsp. coconut flour
Everything Bagel Spice Combo
- 1 tbsp. poppy seed
- 1 tbsp. sesame seed
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. minced onion
- 3/4 tsp. kosher sea salt
Directions:
- Pre heat oven to 400
- Line a rimed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cauliflower rice, salt, garlic powder, eggs, almond flour and coconut flour. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Take about 1/4 cup of the dough and start by forming a ball between the palms of your hands. Give the dough a gentle squeeze to extract any excess liquid and then flatten that ball out a bit keeping the edges rounded and then poke whole in the center. The dough is delicate, so work slowly and take your time. (See video for step by step instructions).
- Place the bagel on the rimmed baking sheet and repeat until you have 8 bagels.
- Sprinkle the everything bagel spice mixture over the top of each bagel, and gently push the seeds onto the bagel using the back of a spoon.
- Pop into the oven for 30 minutes or until the bagels are set through and golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and adding your favorite bagel toppings.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrients per bagel; Calories: 43; Total Fat: 2.3g; Saturated Fat: 0.6g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 3.5g; Dietary Fiber: 1.8g; Sugars: 0.9g; Protein: 2.8g
What are your thoughts abt using this dough to make a pizza crust?
Is it doable?
Love your channel btw!
I am not sure if it would work! BUT I have a recipe for cauliflower pizza dough that you can check out here – > https://cleananddelicious.com/cauliflower-crust-pizza-that-wont-fall-apart-video/
Awe, thanks! So glad it was helpful.
Do you cook cauliflower before ricing it?
No, the cauliflower is raw.
Is the cauliflower rice cooked before used on this recipe?
Nope. The cauliflower is raw.
could i do this with flax eggs ?
I haven’t tried but I imagine you can!
Can I just use only coconut flour?
You can certainly try!!
Hi Dani! These look amazing! Can I ask a silly question – are the minced onion and garlic in your seasoning fresh, or dried? I can’t wait to try these!
They were dried:)
What other type of flour could I use in place of the almond flour (my husband has a nut allergy)?
So I made this recipe today. It has been sitting open in my browser for months. I have been watching and rewatching. I did it exactly as stated. I couldn’t even put a hole in my “bagels” without them falling apart. I had someone else help me while I held them together. I cooked and cooled and they continue to fall apart. What didn’t I do wrong? I did squeeze out a fair amount of liquid!
I’m so sorry they didn’t work for you. My best guess is that they needed to have even more water squeezed out of them. If you decide to try again, be sure the cauliflower is extra dry… and if you really want to play it safe you can ad a couple tablespoons of coconut flour (which is gluten and grain free) to help with binding. Let me know how it goes.
maybe even try the old fashioned way to drain which is to wrap the cauliflower in a cloth tightly, close with a rubber band and then hang it from your water faucet and let it drain into the sink overnight or for many hours. I used to make sour cream and drained keifer grains this way. it works great. I plan on trying this recipe. Got to find a way to have “bread” without it costing an arm and a leg with fancy ancient grains. what a problem ; (
What a great tip, thanks for sharing Marcie.
Hey Dani! Do you think this could work for a non-savory bagel? Like cinnamon-raisin or cranberry? Thanks, love your channel!
Ohhhh, what a great question! I’m not sure but I don’t see why not? You’ve got me very curious now. If you decide to give it a try, I would LOVE to hear how it goes.
these sound really fun. i dont have a wheat/grain issue (just trying to improve my diet overall) but i am allergic to nuts so could i use a grain flour to substitute? would it still work?
thanks
You may be able to use a grain flour but I haven’t tried so I don’t know for sure. If you decide to give it a try, I would love to hear how it goes.
Have you tried these in an air fryer?
I haven’t!! Would love to hear how it goes if you try it.
Would these bagels freeze well?
I don’t think they will 🙁
Hi Dani,
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I m going try it out today.
I have one question, Can we add a pinch of baking soda to this?
Sure! I’m not sure if it would make a difference but am curious to see!
Can I use frozen cauliflower?
Thanks so much
Frozen cauliflower isn’t great because it holds a lot of water.
Would this work if I used ground flaxseeds and chickpea/graham flour instead if the almond and coconut flour?
I honestly don’t know, but if you decide to try it, I would love to hear how it goes!
Thanks I am diabetic per Dr last time. I love my Bagels and cream cheese in the morning. I will do this for sure. Ty.
Great!! Enjoy them Charles.