Preheat oven to 350 °F
First, prepare flax eggs by combining 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 6 tablespoons of water. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
Next, add all dry ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and stir until combined. Add apple cider vinegar, water, and the flax eggs directly to the dry ingredients and stir again until combined.
Grease a donut pan with your favorite oil (I used avocado oil) and scoop batter into each donut pan (roughly 3 ½ tablespoons into each cavity). Wet your hands and pat/smooth the batter into each cavity. Next, remove dough from where the hole is (I swipe my finger in a circular motion) and adjust the shape of bagels as needed.
Sprinkle additional seasoning, seeds, or other desired toppings on and gently pat down. Place on a middle rack in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are slightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Then flip the pan over onto a cooling rack and gently tap the bottom of the pan to help the bagels fall out. Let cool completely before slicing.
Slice, toast, and top with vegan butter or cream cheese and enjoy!