One of my favorite treats (in my past life) was a Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel topped with sweet pecan cream cheese! Yikes check out the nutrition facts on ONE bagel. YIKES 81 carbohydrates!!!
I now enjoy my homemade bagels. All of the carbs in this bagel comes from a fiber. It is also FILLED with omega 3s and it tastes great. TIP: make a larger batch, keep in freezer and toast when you are having a Panera Bread Relapse!
3 TBS golden flax meal
4 TBS parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup egg whites
3/4 T macadamia nut oil
dash of salt/onion powder/pepper
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium-small bowl mix the dry ingredients - the golden flax meal, parmesan, baking powder, and spices.
Whip the egg whites until fluffy. Add the oil to the whites, then slowly add the dry mixture. Allow the dough to sit for 5 minutes to firm up. Spoon half of the dough onto parchment or a greased baking sheet in a dome shape. Spoon the remaining half in a similar manner. Scoop out the center to create a bagel shape - the dough will be firm enough to hold. Bake for 30 minutes until the flax turns a darker golden shade. Allow to cool completely before eating (they will fall slightly). Put the two halves together, add your favorite bagel filling. Makes 6 bagels.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per bagel)
Panara Asiago Bagel = 350 calories, 60 carbs, 2g fiber
"Healthified" Parmesan Bagel = 88 calories, 2.1 carbs, 1.8g fiber
