Vegan Zucchini Bagels

The Vegan Zucchini Bagels are a perfect option for vegans who need to consume a plant-based diet without wanting to compromise on nutrition and taste. All of the ingredients are entirely plant-based and vegan-friendly without any ingredients such as eggs or butter, which we use in traditional bagels. Zucchini, the main ingredient, comes with many benefits of its own. It provides us with fiber, vitamin A, and potassium, and reduces carbs and calories. These delicious Vegan Zucchini Bagels are a satisfying snack that you can pair with avocado spread, hummus, or vegan cream cheese.

STATS:

• Calories: 165 kilocalories
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 1 bagel
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
• Total time: 40 minutes
• Course: Snack / Breakfast
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 6 bagels

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• Parchment paper
• Baking tray
• Clean kitchen towel
• Box grater
• Mixing bowls

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium grated zucchini
• ½ tsp of baking soda
• 1 ½ cups of whole wheat flour
• One tsp of baking powder
• ½ tsp of salt
• One tbsp of nutritional yeast (optional)
• 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup of unsweetened plant-based yogurt
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup (optional)
• ¼ cup of warm water (adjust according to need)
• Sesame seeds, chia seeds (optional for topping)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

• It adds nutrients and moisture, and is the essential ingredient in this recipe. Alternatives include spinach or grated carrot.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:

• Adds fiber to the recipe and helps provide structure to the bagels. Use oat flour as an alternative.

BAKING POWDER & BAKING SODA:

• We use these ingredients to make the bagels fluffy and help them. Use yeast as an alternative.

PLANT YOGURT:

• It includes softness and moisture in the bagels. For alternatives, use coconut yogurt or mashed tofu.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

• This combines and reacts with baking soda to help the bagels lift. Use lemon juice as an alternative.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• It adds a cheesy flavor to the bagels. For an alternative option, you can omit this or use vegan cheese shreds.

MAPLE SYRUP:

• We use this to lightly balance out the flavors. For alternative options, use date syrup or agave syrup.

WARM WATER:

• This helps in binding the bagel dough.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat up the oven to 190°C.
2. Put parchment paper on the baking tray by lining it.
3. Shred the zucchini.
4. Put it on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze the water as much as possible.
5. Inside a large mixing bowl, whisk together salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutritional yeast, and flour.
6. Now add water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, plant yogurt, and zucchini in another bowl and mix.
7. Add both of the mixtures together and mix till you create a soft dough.
8. Put some more flour if the dough becomes sticky.
9. Separate the dough into six equally-sized balls.
10. Roll the balls into a rope-like shape and join the corners together to form the shape of a ring.
11. If you want, you can spread some plant milk or water on top and add some sesame seeds as well.
12. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes till the bagels become golden brown.
13. Before slicing the bagels, let them cool completely on top of a wire rack.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can spread some hummus or vegan cream cheese on these vegan bagels.
• Serving them with cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes is a good option.
• Using tofu scramble, you can make it a complete vegan sandwich.

TIPS:

• To avoid dense bagels, make sure to squeeze the zucchini properly.
• If you want softer bagels, you can add 1 tablespoon more of plant yogurt or 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
• For a Mediterranean element, you can include oregano or thyme.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store the bagels in a sealed vessel for 5 days. Use an oven or toaster to reheat.

FREEZER:

• You can freeze the bagels for two months. For easy toasting of the bagels, make sure to freeze them in slices. To heat them again, heat them up at 180°C for eight to ten minutes.

FAQs:

How to make gluten-free vegan bagels?

• Use gluten-free all-purpose blend and also include ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to provide the bagels with texture.

Can we include some nuts or seeds?

• Yes, fold in some sunflower, flax, or chia seeds for a crunchy feeling.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 165 kilocalories
Net carbs: 22 grams
Iron: 1.4 milligrams
Total carbs: 26 grams
Vitamin A: 780 IU
Fiber: 4 grams
Calcium: 58 milligrams
Protein: 6 grams
Serving size: 1 bagel
Sodium: 185 milligrams
Serving: 6 bagels
Potassium: 310 milligrams