Vegan Bagels with Cashew Cream Cheese
Why settle for store-bought bagels when you can make better, fresher, and actually edible ones at home? These vegan bagels are golden, chewy, and 100% worth the effort. Slather on a rich, velvety cashew cream cheese that’s so good, you’ll question why dairy even exists. No weird additives, no questionable ingredients—just pure, unfiltered deliciousness. Whether you toast them, pile on toppings, or eat them straight up, these bagels deliver on taste and texture. Plus, making your own means bragging rights for life.
Vegan Bagels with Cashew Cream Cheese
Crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside vegan bagels paired with creamy, tangy cashew cheese—because breakfast deserves to be amazing.
Ingredients
For the Bagels
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp baking soda for boiling water
For the Cashew Cream Cheese
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 4 hours or overnight
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, for a cheesy kick
Instructions
Making the Bagels
- Combine warm water, maple syrup, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover and let rise for an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough, divide into 6 pieces, and shape into bagels.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add baking soda, and boil bagels for 1 minute per side.
- Place boiled bagels on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
Making the Cashew Cream Cheese
- Drain soaked cashews and blend with lemon juice, water, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.
- Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add nutritional yeast if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 1 Bagel + Cream Cheese)
- Calories: ~290
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 12% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Potassium: 10% DV
- Magnesium: 8% DV
- Vitamin B6: 5% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Top bagels with sesame, poppy seeds, or everything seasoning before baking.
- Add chives or smoked paprika to the cashew cream cheese for extra flavor.
- Toast leftovers for the ultimate crispy-chewy texture.
- Store bagels in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
