I’ve been on a mission lately to switch up my breakfast recipes! I love a protein smoothie, and my 3 ingredient protein pancakes, but what I’ve really been craving is a bagel. But if you’re gluten-free like me, then you know how hard it can be to find a good gluten-free bagel. They’re all either too dense, hard, or just totally wrong and taste nothing like a bagel. But not these gluten-free bagel bites! They’re nice and toasted on the outside, but perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside. I love topping mine with a little everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor, but you can add whatever toppings or mix-ins you’d like! These 3 ingredient bagel bites are also one of the easiest gluten-free recipes you’ll ever make. Thank me later!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super Simple & Quick – Made with just three ingredients, these bagel bites are ready in under 30 minutes.
- Gluten-Free & Healthier – A great alternative to store-bought bagel bites with no preservatives or additives.
- Customizable & Versatile – Top with everything bagel seasoning, cheese, or even cinnamon sugar for a sweet twist.
What You’ll Need to Make Gluten-Free Bagel Bites
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour – Provides the perfect structure and texture while keeping this recipe gluten-free. I use and love Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour in many of my gluten-free recipes. Though for extra fluffy bagel bites, I recommend using King Arthur’s Gluten-Free Bread Flour instead.
Baking Powder – Helps the bagel bites rise and stay fluffy inside.
Plain Greek Yogurt – Adds moisture, binds the dough, and gives the bagels a slightly tangy flavor, similar to traditional bagels.
How to Make Gluten-Free Bagel Bites
- Preheat & Prepare – Set the oven or air fryer to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough – In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Stir in the Greek yogurt until a dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more yogurt.
- Shape the Bagel Bites – Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Add Toppings – Brush with egg wash (optional) and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake or Air Fry – Bake for 15-20 minutes (or air fry for 12-15 minutes) until golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy – Let cool slightly and enjoy warm with butter or cream cheese.
Topping Options
- Savory: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shredded cheese
- Sweet: Cinnamon sugar, honey drizzle, chocolate chips
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
- Make it Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free Greek style yogurt to make the dough.
- Make it Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt and skip the egg wash!
- Make it Keto: Swap the gluten-free all purpose flour for almond flour.
Gluten-Free Bagel Bites
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
For topping:
- 1 egg whisked
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Or, preheat your air fryer to 350° Fahrenheit.
- Mix together the gluten-free all purpose flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Then, add in the plain Greek yogurt and mix until a dough comes together (you may need to use your hands to help bring the dough together). If the dough seems dry and won’t come together in a ball, try adding an additional 1-3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the dough.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it between the palms of your hands to form a ball. Place each ball on your prepared baking sheet or inside the basket of your preheated air fryer. Lightly brush the top of each bagel bite with the egg wash, then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake the gluten-free bagel bites for 15-20minutes, or until lightly golden. Or, if you’re using an air fryer, air fry the bagel bites at 350° Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes. Remove the bites from the oven or air fryer and let cool slightly before serving warm with butter and cream cheese.
