Quick and Easy Animal-Based Bagel Thins
Delicious, quick and easy animal-based bagel thins take just a few minutes to prep and bake. They taste amazing with jam, butter or cream cheese! Gluten-free, grain-free, primal.
Servings: 6 bagels
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1-1/2 cups whole pork rinds These will need to be pulverized in blender or food processor to create a powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
Flavor Ideas
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/4 cup raisins optional
- dash maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning, sesame seeds optional (I don't recommend pairing with the cinnamon, raisins and maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sprinkling just plain salt on top of the bagels is also delicious!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Melt mozzarella cheese and cream cheese by microwaving in 30 second bursts. Stir between bursts and once melted, add in the powdered pork rinds and baking powder, and stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes before adding in the egg, so it does not cook. Mix in the egg and stir until the dough is smooth and workable. If you are making a sweet bagel, add in your raisins, cinnamon and honey/maple syrup at this time. You may find that kneading the dough is best, as the dough will be very thick. You want a workable, non-sticky texture. Add in more pork rinds to achieve that texture, if needed.
- Split dough into 4-6 evenly-sized balls, depending on how large you want your bagels. Roll dough into logs and connect the ends to form the bagel shape.
- Transfer bagels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick mat. Top with salt or seasoning of your choice. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until they are brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per bagel, recipe makes 6 bagels): 199 calories, 13 g fat, 1 g total carbs, 19 g protein