What's better than a fresh homemade bagel? How about 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Mini Bagels! They're vegan, allergy-free, don't require yeast, are freezer-friendly, and so quick and easy to make! Bake up a batch for fun kid-friendly breakfasts or snacks; customize them with toppings and spreads; perfect party food too!
If we've learned anything over the years, it's that mini things are always that much better. Especially baked goods. Probably because you get to pop more than just one into your mouth to satisfy that craving! Mini things for breakfast are always a favorite too! For kids and adults. Who says no to mini pancake bites? Something else that begs to be mini...BAGELS! Not only are these gluten-free mini bagels nostalgic of the Thomas brand mini bagels, but these are so quick and easy, they're only 3 ingredients!
What are the 3 magic ingredients for these mini bagels?
I wanted to keep these bagels super simple, easy, and of course gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free. So what do you need? Just your favorite gluten-free all purpose flour, baking powder, and 1 "egg" replacement. Mini things require mini ingredient lists, of course! There is water in that list, but water is "free" and doesn't count! You can add an optional touch of salt if you'd like, even cinnamon and raisins! The 3 ingredients are essential as a base and all you need for plain mini bagels. If you would like seeded bagels (like poppy or sesame), you'll just need those seeds and some spray oil to make them stick to the tops of the plain bagels!
How do you make homemade gluten-free mini bagels?
I guess you're wondering how to make them mini; that would be my first question too! That's where the Wilton Mini Donut Pan comes in! Yes, a new gem I got for Christmas this past year and I've already created a stockpile of recipes with it! While it's a "doughnut" pan, it was perfect for mini bagels too! All you have to do is mix up your ingredients, scoop one tablespoon of dough into the greased mini molds, and bake for just 5 to 6 minutes at 400°F.
Do these mini bagels require yeast?
That's the other magic part! No yeast, no rise time, no fuss! See that perfect bagel texture in the above photo? No yeast, but perfect "dough holes" and texture/crumb! These mini bagels had the perfect outer crust and chewy insides. Warm from the oven...amazing, toasted up the next day...amazing, slathered with some vegan butter...amazing!
What are some good bagel toppings and spreads?
For toppings, I suggest the classics like poppy seeds, sesame seeds, everything, salt, onion. For mini cinnamon raisin bagels, you'll need to add the cinnamon and raisins to the batter before baking. For spreads, your favorite vegan butter, cream cheese, nut/seed butter, jams, etc. Slice them up, toast them, eat the whole, breakfast, snack, freeze, them, make mini appetizer sandwiches! Go crazy, my gluten-free (mini) bagel-loving friends!
Homemade 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Mini Bagels
Homemade 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Mini Bagels (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
What's better than a fresh homemade bagel? How about 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Mini Bagels! They're vegan, allergy-free, don't require yeast, are freezer-friendly, and so quick and easy to make! Bake up a batch for fun kid-friendly breakfasts or snacks; customize them with toppings and spreads; perfect party food too!
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Yield: 18 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Prepared Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacement
- ½ Cup Water
- Pinch of Salt (optional)
- Optional Toppings:
- Coconut Oil Spray
- Poppy Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, prepared egg replacement, optional salt, and water.
- Mix well to form a smooth, thick bagel dough.
- Grease a mini donut pan and scoop 1 tablespoon of the bagel dough into each mini mold. You'll have enough batter for 1 ½ batches of bagels.
- Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes until they puff up and form a crust.
- Remove the bagels from the oven, flip the pan over to easily remove them, onto a wire rack and allow to cool.
- Once cool, spray the tops of the plain bagels with a bit of coconut oil spray and dip the sprayed top into your choice of seeds, if desired.
Notes
*Allow the bagels to cool completely before freezing or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
So what's the next logical step for you to take? Buy a mini "donut" pan...for bagels, grab you 3 required ingredients, and bake up a batch (okay, probably more than just one batch!) of these homemade gluten-free mini bagels! A fun, delicious, easy peasy, free-from breakfast, snack, or appetizer! The possibilities are endless! Stayed tuned for more delicious riffs using this recipe to come on Strength and Sunshine!
So tell me:
+ Did you grow up with Thomas's mini bagels? I did! My mom would pack the cinnamon raisin ones, slathered with cream cheese, in my lunchbox every so often. So good!
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Myli
Wow, these were amazing thank you for this recipe!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear you liked them!
Alisha
Would this recipe work with a regular sized donut pan? If so, would the recipe change at all? Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure, why not? Obviously, the amounts you put in the pan, and thus, the yield will change. The baking time will also change.
Sabrina
I am so thankful to have stumbled onto this recipe page!!! Being dairy/gluten/egg/yeast free (due to allergy/intolerance) is sooooo hard and I knew someone had to come through with a GOOD bread recipe!
These were SO easy to make. I have ZERO baking skills/confidence and while it took me a little longer, these turned out GREAT!
I used a regular donut pan and used 3 tbsps and doubled the baking time. I also used coconut oil for greasing and to attach sesame.
THANK YOU so much for sharing!!!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad you enjoyed them!
Lindsay
I've made this recipe at least 10 times now. it is so simple to do, they cook so quickly, and they really fulfill a bread/bagel craving. This is by far my favorite recipe and I am grateful to have found it.
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm so glad to hear that, Lindsay!
Nee
This looks amazing (and ridiculously simple!!). I’ve tried 2 gf/vegan bagel recipes this week and neither turned out.
Can’t wait to try these! My 4-year-old has been asking for bagels for a while now but I haven’t mastered them yet.
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hope you enjoy these.
Rosie Doal
These are so cute. So many of my friends can only eat gluten-free now so I love passing your recipes on to them x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hope you enjoy them yourself too!
Alice V-DIYerfy
These are too cute to eat. I can't believe you got them so small.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mini things are the best!
Toni
This is awesome! A new addition to my favorites!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can't be a favorite until you try it!
Christa
These look so delicious! I’ve never baked with that egg substitute. I can’t wait to try (and eat!) these yummy bagels.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are addictingly delicious!
thewimpyvegetarian
This look so good! I'm sure they'd be MUCH better than store bought and you make it look so easy. I want to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fresh and delicious!
Molly
OMG these look and sound amazing!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks.
Helen Little
How cute are these? And perfect for family members with allergies. Brilliant recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A perfect easy poppable bagel!
Briony
Mini food is the best! I've never made a bagel, will have to give this a go
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are!
Amanda
I don’t eat bagels very often, but these look good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well these aren't your average bagels!
Aarika
These look delicious! I love that they are simple and small. Perfect! I adore gluten-free recipes that require very little ingredients. I look forward to trying your recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We Celiacs need good bagels!
Lori Geurin
These mini bagels are so adorable and I love that they're gluten-free! I can't wait to try your recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Lori, enjoy!
Maggie Unzueta
Hmm yum! These Mini Bagels look sooooo delicious. should try making this at home for the family.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A perfect family-friendly recipe!
Aisha N.A
These pictures make them look so yummy. I have to try some of these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well they are, so thanks.
Amanda
these look delightful! cant wait to try
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Amanda.
Naomi
Um, those are both yummy and cute! Thanks for the recipe! Bookmarking this so I can try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Let me know if you do!
cait
omg did someone say adorable little mini bagels?! YES! cant wait to make these for a party soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Can't get over the cuteness!
Becky
These are so cute! I always love simple and healthy! It's nice to see that all in one and 3 different ways 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! Quick, easy, no-brainer to make!
Alysse
These look incredible! Definitely something I want to try one Saturday morning
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are so easy to make!