I try to stick to an anti-inflammatory, low-grain diet as much as possible… but breads, bagels, and muffins are my weakness. However, thanks to these amazing grain-free blueberry bagels, I can enjoy bagels that are still delicious and enjoyable without splurging on store-bought gluten-free bagels! I love making these homemade bagels completely from scratch. Toasting one up in the toaster oven, topping it with honey, and enjoying it for breakfast makes me completely satisfied that I can make something on the homestead that is just as good, if not better, than the store-bought version. You have to give these homemade blueberry bagels a try!
This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information.
I consider these grain-free blueberry bagels a pioneer recipe. They use simple ingredients that the early pioneers would have had on hand… like butter, flour, and eggs. Plus they are made completely from scratch and the perfect alternative to traditional store-bought bagels. You even boil them and everything!
The process of making these bagels is sooo much fun. If you are intimidated by grain-free baking or making bread products from scratch on the homestead, I highly encourage you to give these bagels a try. They are such a fun recipe and you really can’t go wrong, especially if you follow the guidelines I discuss in recipe tips later on.
These grain-free bagels are almost exactly like traditional bagels. I have tried countless gluten-free bagels from popular gluten-free and grain-free brands, and these homemade bagels rank as one of my top bagel choices. They may be slightly denser than some traditional gluten-free bagels, but when they are toasted and topped with your favorite bagels topping, they make for a hearty and satisfying breakfast (or lunch).
These simple, homemade blueberry bagels are allergy-friendly too! Check it out, these bagel are…
Want to try making some more breads and muffins from scratch on the homestead? Make sure you check out these jumbo grain-free chocolate chip muffins or these grain-free artisan bread rolls!
If you haven’t already gathered…. I love bagels! And I have enjoyed many different bagels with many different toppings in many different ways. When it comes to enjoying a bagel, I think there are two ways you can add variety to a bagel. One, choose a flavored bagel. Two, mix up your bagel toppings.
For these grain-free blueberry bagels… you don’t just have to stick with blueberry! I love that this recipe can easily be adapted into a variety of other bagel flavors too. Here are my favorite bagel flavors that this recipe can easily be made into:
These blueberry bagels are super adaptable and can easily be customized to your favorite bagel flavor! Along with playing with bagel flavors, you can also get creative with your bagel toppings. Whether you enjoy your bagel for breakfast, lunch, or dinner… these bagels go with countless toppings. Keep in mind that certain bagel flavors pair better with certain toppings. Then again, you can get creative and you might just find that you enjoy a blueberry bagel made into a breakfast egg sandwich!
Here are some of my favorite bagel toppings or ways to enjoy a bagel…
Yes! These grain-free blueberry bagels can be made dairy-free! The recipe originally calls for melted butter, but you can easily replace the butter with melted coconut oil, avocado oil, or olive oil.
The main grain-free flours in this recipe are cassava flour and tapioca flour. The only substitution I would recommend is using arrowroot flour instead of tapioca flour. I have not tried making these bagels with any other flour substitutes.
Yes! You can make these bagels yeast free by omitting just the yeast (not the maple syrup or water used for proofing the yeast) and adding 1 1/2 tsp. of baking powder instead. The bagels won’t have that classic yeasty smell or taste, but they will still rise fine and have a delicious blueberry flavor!
Unfortunately, you cannot omit the eggs in this recipe. I have not tried any egg substitutes either. The eggs help the bagels keep their shape, yield a soft but workable dough, and aid in giving the bagels some rise as they bake.
I’d say you can’t under-boil these bagels, but you could over boil them. If you boil the bagels for a shorter amount of time, the bagels will be softer. If you boil the bagels for a longer period of time, they will have a more crispy outside and soft, chewy inside. Either way is delicious! I usually allow the bagels to boil for about 1 minute. I always make sure the bagel is not stuck to the bottom of the pot and then just wait until the bagel is completely floating before removing it from the boiling water.
No, you don’t have to apply an egg wash before baking the bagels. However, the wash does help the bagels get a nice brown color on the outside and the wash helps any toppings (like everything seasoning) stick to the bagel. There are several options you can brush the bagels with before baking them: an egg scrambled, olive oil, or milk.
How big you make the bagel hole depends on preference. The bagels will puff up as they boil and they will rise some when they bake, which will shrink the size of the bagel hole. I like to make my bagel holes big enough that I can easily stick my thumb through the hole when I’m shaping the bagel. If you like bagels that just barely have a hole in the center, make the holes smaller. If you plan on making an egg-in-a-hole sandwich, make the holes bigger.
These grain-free blueberry bagels can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 1-2 days. They can also be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Plain bagels or bagels that don’t contain fruit can be stored at room temperature for closer to 3-4 days. These bagels also freeze well!
You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries in these bagels. If you are using frozen blueberries, I recommend adding them to batter while the berries are still cold versus letting the berries unthaw. You can also choose to chop up frozen blueberries or add the blueberries whole. I find that using whole blueberries makes for nice pockets in the bagels that are perfect for filling with honey or maple cream…. yum!
Have some leftover blueberries? Then you’ll definitely want to give these gluten-free pb&j energy balls a try or have these grain-free blueberry waffles for breakfast!
These grain-free blueberry bagels are super fun to make! Try your hand at shaping bagels, boiling bagels, and then biting into a delicious homemade bagel that you made from scratch. Let’s head to the homestead kitchen!
These grain-free blueberry bagels have the perfect bagel texture and are bursting with bites of blueberry goodness! Whether you choose to make these bagels with blueberries or try a different bagel flavor, I’m sure you will enjoy both making these bagels from scratch and enjoying every bite of your homemade bagels. My favorite way to enjoy these blueberry bagels is toasted, buttered, and topped with plenty of raw honey. They are the perfect alternative to store-bought bagels and can be whipped up quickly in the homestead kitchen.
I’d love to share more chuckwagon recipes with you, so make sure you join our modern pioneer newsletter community to find out when new recipes hit the blog and get access to all our modern pioneer resources!
by Alexa
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Pie Recipes Roundupgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | nut free | egg freeby…
Gluten-free Cheesy Sausage and Potatoesgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free |…
How to Winterize the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Nov. 12,…
Homemade Venison Jerkygluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr…
Gluten-free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookiesgluten-free | tree nut free option | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr…
Garlic 101: Is Garlic Good for Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Oct.…