Pumpkin Spice Owl Bagels (Gluten Free, Vegan)

This post is generously sponsored by Little Northern Bakehouse. 

WHO else is ready for ALL the fall flavors? If the answer is you - and especially if you have kids who love playing with their food - you'll love these pumpkin spice owl bagels, made with fun, healthy bagel toppings!

Recently, Little Northern Bakehouse was kind enough to send me a few breads and bagels to enjoy. So, I decided to combine some cozy fall flavors - like sweet potato and pumpkin spice - with healthy bagel toppings that would turn a plain bagel into a cute owl. And, trust me. This bagel toppings idea is as tasty as it is adorable.

And one of the biggest reasons for that amazing flavor is the quality of Little Northern Bakehouse's products. I love their breads because they’re not only certified glutenfree, but also peanut and nut free, non-GMO and (for most of their products) vegan. I keep mine stored in the freezer and after a few minutes in the microwave, this cinnamon raisin bagel came out soft and fluffy.  My favorite bread is their Seeds & Grains loaf and this bagel flavor is a front-runner so far - though I can’t wait to try their blueberry flavor!

And when you combine their super cinnamony bagel with a homemade pumpkin spice sweet potato spread...you get a delicious gluten free breakfast (or snack) that is perfect for fall. (Not to mention, just cute enough to entice picky eaters!)

Ready to make your own hoot-iful bagel? First, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients for a This Owl-Inspired Breakfast Bagel Recipe:

1 Cinnamon Raisin Bagel from Little Northern Bakehouse
1/4 of a cooked and cooled sweet potato
Pumpkin spice seasoning
Maple syrup, date syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
Banana, strawberries and raisins for decorating

How to Use These Healthy Bagel Toppings to Create Your Own Edible Owl Bagel:

First, toast your bagel (if desired) while you make the sweet potato spread. Simply mash the insides of your sweet potato with a liberal shake of pumpkin spice seasoning. For a sweeter spread, also add a squirt of your choice of sweetener. I didn't use any since I find Little Northern Bakehouse's bagels sweet enough on their own, but you do you!

Then add the spread onto the bagel (covering the middle hole, for an owl design). Cut the berries and banana in the shape of wings, eyes, eyelashes and a beak, and put everything into place. Next, all you have to do is marvel at your decorating abilities and enjoy!

I Hope This Owl-Inspired Bagel Toppings Idea Helps You Have More Fun with Fall Flavors!

I know I had a lot of fun coming up with how to create an owl out of healthy bagel toppings, and I hope your family enjoys some hoot-iful bagels in the near future. For me, this project was a reminder to have FUN with food and fall flavors, especially during a time that is stressful for many of us.

If you want to try Little Northern Bakehouse's products for yourself, you can find them in the freezer section of most natural food stores. Their breads are definitely a great option if you're gluten free, especially if you have additional food allergies or dietary preferences.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever tried their products or what fall flavor you’re looking forward to the most!.