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Low Carb/Gluten-Free Bagels - 2.3 Net Carbs

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | 9:00 AM | 0 comments

Low Carb/Gluten-Free Bagels
I tried out a Low Carb Bagel recipe given to me by JWag on the DiabetesForum.com and I am so proud of how these turned out! And they do taste delicious with butter!

Flaxseed - Some call this seed one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. It may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.

Chia Seeds are superior to other plant and marine sources of essential omega-3 oils. It is also high in antioxidants and fiber. It is high in protein and lipids, low in sodium, and has fewer net carbs than most other grains.

bagel ingredients
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 22 minutes
Net Carbs - 2.3 per bagel
Potential Allergens: egg
Free of Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Sugar, Nuts, meat, no added salt.

Ingredients:
6 tbsp (90 ml) Golden Flaxseed, ground
4 tbsp (60 ml) Chia Seeds
2 tbsp (30 ml) Coconut Oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp (6 ml) Coconut Flour
1/2 tsp (3 ml) Baking powder

Preparation
I melted the coconut oil in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Then I added in the ground flaxseed, chia seeds, baking powder, and coconut flour.

bagels in the donut panStir everything together, add eggs and mix with dry ingredients.

Then I poured the batter into a donut pan, and baked in a 350 F oven for 20 minutes.

You can add all sorts of things to this, I have to remember to buy some poppy seeds, I love poppy seed bagels!

Great with cream cheese too!

bagels and cream cheeseNutritional Information:
Net Carbs - 2.3
Per bagel - 184g calories, 14.9g fat, 10.5g carbs, 8.2g fiber, 7.3g protein
Estimated Glycemic Load - 1
Inflammation Factor - 0

For more information:
Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Low Carb/Gluten-Free Bagels

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Shopping list:
• Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed
• Health Warrior Premium Chia Seeds
• Nature's Way Coconut Oil
• Bob's Red Mill Organic Coconut Flour
• Baking Powder, Gluten Free, Sodium Free
• Wilton Nonstick 6-Cavity Donut Pan

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Catherine

About Catherine: I am mom to three grown-up sons, two grandchildren, two rescue dogs and a rescue cat. After years of cooking and coming up with recipes for my severely allergic children with a multitude of allergies, I am tired of cooking and weary of worrying about what I eat. And then I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and gluten-intolerant and the journey started all over again!

Note: I am not a dietician, nutritionist, or doctor nor do I claim to be a weight management expert. I am not legally allowed to give dietary advice. This is not dietary or medical advice, just a compilation of low carb recipes that are good for you and taste great too!

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