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Who else does meal prep on Sundays? I can’t be the only one! And, low carb almond flour biscuits make a regular appearance in my prep.
More of you are looking at recipes here at Wholesome Yum on Sunday than any other day of the week. Clearly, many of you were crazy busy in the kitchen yesterday.
I have to say I totally agree with you – Sunday is the best day to cook for the week ahead. Since these paleo biscuits with almond flour have been in my weekly rotation for the past month, I couldn’t wait any longer to share them!
Sunday meal prep has become a comforting routine for me.
My family doesn’t usually have concrete plans in the morning that day, so I ask my daughter if she wants to cook with me. She squeals in delight every time! She loves sitting on the kitchen counter as I do my cooking. I let her turn over measuring cups into a bowl or stir using a big spoon. Cooking is so sweet with your kids!
As cliche as it sounds, it feels like she’s growing up too fast. The time we spend together in the kitchen is just priceless. It feels like moments frozen in time.
Plus, weekdays get so busy for many of us. Having some aspects of meals ready to go in advance is a huge time saver and makes for easy weeknight meals that are still healthy.
After I made these almond flour biscuits for the first time, I wished I’d done it sooner. Not only were they deliciously buttery and satisfying, but having them on hand all week was so convenient!
I brought them to work, served them with dinner, and even incorporated them into snacks. What would you use them for this week?
One of the Most Versatile Almond Flour Recipes
Almond flour biscuits are surprisingly easy to make. And this particular recipe is super versatile!
These keto biscuits come together with only 5 ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. Plus you can make them in less than half an hour and have them ready to eat with your next meal!
All you need to make these low carb biscuits with almond flour is:
(The amounts to use are on the recipe card below, but don’t miss my tips in the post first!)
If you want to make this into strictly paleo biscuits or need to be dairy-free, you can use coconut oil or ghee instead of the butter. You can’t swap out the almond flour for coconut flour, though, as it would be way too dry.
Variations for Low Carb Biscuits with Almond Flour
If you think of these paleo biscuits as a starting point, the sky is the limit. Really, you can get super creative with adding spices to the batter before baking.
Here are a few ideas:
- Add some rosemary and garlic to them for a nice savory roll to serve with a salad and filet mignon. Mmm.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan and some Italian seasoning to this low carb biscuit recipe and serve them on the side with your keto chicken parmesan.
- Add in some smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and maybe a little bit of shredded cheddar to your almond flour biscuits to make the perfect accompaniment to an low carb salad.
- Want paleo biscuits for breakfast with your morning coffee? Top them with butter and drizzle a bit of low carb maple syrup on top. Soooo good!
These are all savory versions, but I’ll bet you can go sweet, too!
How To Make Almond Flour Biscuits
These almond flour biscuits are super easy to make. All you do is combine your dry ingredients and then add in your beaten egg and melted butter, stirring to mix well. That’s it!
Then, scoop the dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Pro tip: Use a large cookie scoop like this one for uniformly sized biscuits that will cook evenly.
So, so easy! It’s one of the reasons I keep making these low carb biscuits with almond flour again and again. The hardest part of the entire recipe is deciding if you want to make them plain or add some spices to them.
Well, that and waiting the 15 minutes for them to finish baking (there’s that patience part of the recipe coming in again!).
Tips For How To Make Keto Biscuits
Here are a few tips to get the best batch of keto low carb biscuits with almond flour possible:
Use finely ground, blanched almond flour
To get the best texture, you need to use the right almond flour. You’re not going to want to buy almond meal for this recipe, but instead a finely ground, blanched almond flour.
Pack the dough into the cookie scoop
If you forget to pack that cookie scoop well, your dough will crumble as you release it onto the parchment paper. And then you’ll have crumbs instead of a perfect batch of savory paleo biscuits.
Give them room (doesn’t have to be much!)
Unlike those made with wheat flour, low carb biscuits with almond flour don’t spread or rise much. Because of that, an inch is totally enough space to leave between scoops of dough.
Ways To Use Low Carb Biscuits With Almond Flour
I actually have two ways of making these paleo almond flour biscuits. The ingredients and method are the same both ways, but I make them in two different shapes – biscuits as shown, and also a larger, flatter version.
The biscuit shape is perfect to have as a side with soup, salad, or any entree or side dish.
Or you can use the larger, flatter version of these almond flour biscuits as a bun or low carb bread. Just because you’re eating well doesn’t mean you have to give up burgers on buns or sandwiches on bread!
This gluten-free biscuit recipe is fabulous to use for buns when you get to craving a BLT or thick, juicy burger.
You may need to reduce the baking time by a couple of minutes for the flatter ones. Since they are not as thick, they cook a little faster.
How To Store Paleo Biscuits
You can make these low carb biscuits with almond flour ahead of time, if you’d like. They’ll keep for a few days on the counter, or up to a week in the fridge.
You can even make a bulk batch and freeze them if you’d like. Just take them out to thaw and reheat for use. You can warm them up in the microwave or oven right before serving.
The only question is, what are you going to use these paleo biscuits with first? A burger? A roll on the side of your favorite low carb soup? Or perhaps to make a breakfast sandwich?
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Low Carb Paleo Almond Flour Biscuits Recipe (Gluten-free) - 4 Ingredients
This paleo almond flour biscuits recipe needs just 4 common ingredients & 10 minutes prep. These buttery delicious low carb biscuits will become your favorite!
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- 2 cup Blanched almond flour
- 2 tsp Gluten-free baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 2 large Egg (beaten)
- 1/3 cup Butter (measured solid, then melted; can use ghee or coconut oil for dairy-free)
Instructions
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VIDEO + NUTRITION INFO + RECIPE NOTES below!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir in wet ingredients.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the lined baking sheet (a cookie scoop is the fastest way). Form into rounded biscuit shapes (flatten slightly with your fingers).
Bake for about 15 minutes, until firm and golden. Cool on the baking sheet.
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Serving size: 1 biscuit
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Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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373 Comments
Diana
life changing!! soo yummy
Margarita
Good recipes.
Roberta Shatto
Today I made the almond flour biscuits. The recipe said it made 12 I only got ten. Ran the recipe through Carb Manager it came up 7 carbs for 10 it had 5 carbs for 12. The recipe has that they are 2 carbs!
They are delicious but way off on the carbs. Why please is that? Thank you so very much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Roberta, The difference is likely some rounding difference in a certain ingredient, most commonly almond flour. I cannot vouch for or troubleshoot 3rd party apps, but can confirm that the nutrition info on the recipe card is correct – it comes from the USDA Food Database.
Melanie
These were very easy to make and they came together easily. I didn’t have any issues. It gave me 7 nice size biscuits. My only question would be how to make them sweet? I thought the biscuit itself had a sour twang to it. Would still make again, but would prefer sweet.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Melanie, The size will depend on how big you make them. They shouldn’t be sour at all. Did you by chance use baking soda instead of baking powder? That could be it. If you wanted sweet ones you could use my almond flour cookie recipe and form them into biscuits instead of flat cookies.
Cat
Ummm…I can. not. stop. eating these biscuits! AND, my picky boyfriend who does not like gluten or dairy-free baked goods, LOVED THEM. I used Miyokos butter if anyone is interested. I also did not have any issues with the dough holding together, it worked just fine. Thank you so much for this recipe, it could not have been easier or more delicious.
Koren Adams
These biscuits were very good. I enjoyed them.
Edna
Hola!! Nos encantó la receta! Súper ricos!! Y bajos en carbohidrato!!
Diane White
The biscuits were awesome. You have to handle gently so they dont fall apart. I was wondering if you added a small amount of erythritol gum to the recipe if it would stay together more? So far I”ve tried several of your recipes and they all are fantastic. Sure helps with the dieting. Does the 20 carbs a day go for men and women both? Thanks for all your hard work to bring these recipes to all of us
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Diane! Erythritol is a sweetener, are you thinking xanthan gum? If so, yes, you can add about 1/4 tsp or 1/2 tsp to the dry mixture if you want them to be more chewy or sturdy. I’m glad you like the recipes! You can calculate your macros using the keto macro calculator here. In general carb limits are about the same for men and women, though overall macros can vary, and the amount of carbs that would keep you in ketosis and/or facilitate weight loss will vary from person to person (not necessarily due to gender, but other factors, such as insulin resistance).
Gillian
These biscuits are amazing!
Just have one issue, they all have cracks at the top when they come out of the oven.
Any idea why?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Gillian, I’m glad you like them. Totally normal for them to have cracks.
Winky Lee
Could I add Erythritol to make it with sweet favour? How much should I add?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Winky, You’d need other modifications to the recipe to make it sweet, because adding too much erythritol would make the dough too dry. I can’t say what ratio to use without testing. If you want to sweeten them, an easier option might be a super concentrated sweetener like pure stevia extract or pure monk fruit extract, because with those you’d only be adding a tiny amount and not affect the consistency.
Gypsy
Can I use regular baking soda?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
No, you need baking powder.
David
I added a 1/4 cup of buttermilk seemed to be a little more moist. Of course I use buttermilk a lot.
Shelby
Did you use buttermilk instead of the called for butter or in addition to?
Scott
Is it possible to use this dough for dumplings i.e. chicken and dumplings?
Every recipe that I have found for dumplings calls for tapioca starch, But I only want almond flour.
Oh and I do love these biscuits.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Scott, No, not this recipe, they will fall apart. But I do have a low carb chicken and dumplings recipe here.
Dolly Ocasio-Huertas
Made this last night and they were amazing!!!! I added garlic powder, parm cheese, cheddar cheese, and italian seasoning…..and oh my Red Lobster goodness!! They tasted just like the Red Lobster biscuits!! My son could not stopping them! Making more tonight, thank you.
Donna
All I can say is that I am in love with this recipe. These biscuits were so delicious I added rosemary and topped them with a splash of Kerry gold butter and WOW! I made them to go with my turkey sausage and gravy and they held up nicely. Thank you so much for posting this recipe I’m gluten intolerant and live a keto lifestyle and this recipe will be a big part of my meals❤️
Dolly Ocasio-Huertas
I was so excited that I jumped to the recipe first.
Have a wonderful Tuesday.
Dolly
Nancy
Oh, my! These Paleo Almond Flour biscuits are superb! They have a buttery taste and a flakey texture, and I feel good after eating them, as I can’t eat gluten!
Cindy
I just made these biscuits, I did use the almond meal from Trader Joe’s, I will try regular almond flour next time! Mine were way to salty though! Has anyone else said they were salty?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cindy, It’s possible that your salt grains are a different size and thus that made them too salty, or your palate is just different from mine. Feel free to reduce salt next time if you’d like.
Helen
We found them too salty too! Might be because we used salted butter (but ingredient list didn’t say otherwise so we went with salted) and added the amount indicated for salt. Next time I’ll just use less salt. They were delicious nonetheless!
Melissa Shirley
I made these with Parmesan and cheddar cheese several times! They are great! Thanks for the recipe!
Andrea
These were excellent. I was fully prepared for them to be dry and awful, but they were really really good. I would love a follow up recipe with different flavors like garlic, jalapeno, cheese etc.
J
These were delicious! I halved the recipe and added garlic salt in place of some of the salt. A little crumbly, but that may have been due to over-cooking since I halved the recipe. Otherwise wonderfully buttery and tasty 🙂
Teresa
These were wonderful !! Omg. Glad I found this !!!!!!!!! Ty
Kendra
I’m new-ish to Keto. Quick question for you….everytime I do anything with my Organic Almond flour it ends up being super high in calories – like this one when I re-calculated with my own ingredients. Are there different types of Almond flour that I am missing out on that are way lower in carbs? For example, for only 1 tablespoon mine says that’s 3 carbs!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kendra, Almond flour should not have 3 carbs per tablespoon. Are there other ingredients in the one you use? The one I use is linked on the recipe card above.
Doug
I have made these three times and they come out great. Highly recommend them if you are on Keto
Kathy Andon
Thought these were great! Wayy better than the fathead dough. Would definitely make again. Used them for biscuits and gravy
Margaret Shoemaker
I made this biscuit recipe and I loved it. First time trying almond flour. I plan on making much more. Delicious!!! Thank you for this recipe and keep ’em coming.
Angela Moss
How much sodium are in a serving? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Angela, Sorry, I don’t have the information but feel free to enter the ingredients you use into an online calculator.
Lisa Fockler
Hi, I’m want to make these biscuits today but
I don’t have any parchment paper! Can I cook them on a silicone muffin pan? Will they stick to the pan and if so, how can I keep them from sticking? Thank you in advance.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lisa, Yes, you can do that! You could grease it just in case, but silicone usually doesn’t stick too much either.
Lisa
Thank you so much!! They’re in the oven right now! I just can’t wait to try them and also get my daughters opinion on these biscuits!
Jennifer
I seriously feel like I just cheated on my Keto diet…. these are THAT good! Hot buttered biscuits with a tiny drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup…. It’s gonna be a great day. Thanks for sharing this fab recipe! Can’t wait to try it savory with cheddar and jalapenos.
Theresa
These are delicious! I wanted something to dip my egg! Needs no butter or anything!
Paige Torres-Toujouse
I was a skeptic because I thought I used these ingredients before for a biscuit before but I was wrong these are as good as you can get in a gluten-free version. Thanks for figuring this super easy/limited ingredient recipe out for us!!
Avery Young
I’ve searched for a dairy free passable biscuit recipe my whole family will eat. Everyone agreed these were two thumbs up. Besides being yummy, being so fast to come together is a big bonus when you have hungry kids! Thank you. I used coconut oil, but next time I am going to try lard!
Alesha
This recipe looks great! Can’t wait to try them. I was thinking of adding some buttermilk powder to them. I’d like them to have that southern stye biscuit taste. Do you think this will be a good addition? Any thoughts?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Alesha! That sounds delicious! You might need to reduce the almond flour by the same amount as the buttermilk powder (not too much) so that the dough isn’t too dry to come together.
Anita
I made this and they smoked up my kitchen. They weren’t burnt or even close. What did I do incorrect?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anita, If they were not burnt, this sounds like an issue with your oven rather than the recipe. Sorry to hear that!
Orry
Did you use MCT oil? I find that if I use MCT oil in anything it smokes up the whole oven.
Darren
Easy, tasty, and versatile. Thanks for the great recipe.
Jennie
Wow, I’m usually a skeptic when it comes to making low carb recipes because I love carbs. These biscuits were amazing and so easy to make! I like mine more savory so I added parmesan cheese, white truffle paste and Trader Joe’s Umami seasoning. Holy moly, I can’t stop eating them!
Nina
Hands down, the best low carb bread/biscuit recipe I’ve ever tried. Its so easy to make, and the texture is awesome, so buttery and crumbly! I used 1/2 regular butter and 1/2 garlic butter and the result is HEAVENLY.
Gloria
I whipped my egg whites first, gives a lighter bread, I think. I whip in the yolks, then the warm, but not melted butter. I added grated cheddar since you mentioned they could fall apart. Perfect accompaniment to our soup!
Bev
I love biscuits and had perfected a sweet potato recipe I found on Cooking Light.with the New Year, I’ve decided to cut back on sugar and carbs. Found your recipe online and tried it this morning. I had to hold back from inhaling three. They were delicious and low in carbs and sugar… a win-win! Thanks
Oxana Joe
It tastes like pure soda, although it cooked through.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Oxana, Did you use baking soda? This recipe uses baking powder, not baking soda, and they are not interchangeable.
Cristie
I made this mistake and I have no idea how! I was like wow what a horrible aftertaste what is that?!? LOL I will try again once I go back to the store. All the reviews are great, but so glad I saw this or never would have figured it out!
Claudia
Thanks for the recipe! But please stop calling ghee “dairy free.” It still comes from cow milk and still makes me just as sick. Calling ghee dairy free confuses people and results in some people accidentally consuming dairy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Claudia, I hope you like the recipe. I listed both ghee and coconut oil as options for people who have dairy issues. On the recipe card, there isn’t space to write a lengthy explanation about ghee and dairy, and as stated in my site terms, ultimately it’s the responsibility of each person to know their own dietary needs. Many people who have issues with dairy are able to tolerate ghee, since most of the commonly problematic proteins are removed during the clarifying process. Of course this isn’t enough for everyone, and if it isn’t for you, coconut oil is also given as an option. I absolutely support doing what is best for you!
Steve erlandsen
Am getting ready to make some biscuits for supper
Vanessa Gregory
I absolutely love these..added a sprinkling of Italian herb,parmesan and cayenne pepper on the too before baking oh and cheddar cheese in the mix. I love them,thank you so much..these will be my go to biscuits or scones as we call them.
Tamie
I just made these and they are really delicious. I found out two years ago that I have a gluten allergy and finally got around to baking a bread product that is GF. I had one with butter and jam – delicious. Because I wasn’t sure how they would turn out, I fixed half of the recipe and clicked on metric and weighed everything out. In the future I will experiment because I would like to add shredded cheddar cheese and perhaps finely chopped veggies, like spinach to add a variety to my weekly menu.
John Balogna
This looks amazing and the possibilities are endless. I’m going to add some sweet corn extract and see if I can get something close to a corn muffin.
Jen
Oh my goodness, absolutely fantastic!! I have been low carb for 3 1/2 years and have never found even a decent ” bread type” recipe. These are outstanding. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
John Slavik
I always follow the directions to a tee when I try a new recipe and I wouldn’t change a thing about these. They turned out awesome. I’d eat this even if I wasn’t a diabetic.
Danielle
These were delicious! I cooked them for a little longer than called for and they turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Portia Hargrove
I made the biscuits the came out good. I just don’t like the almond taste.
Marilyn
These are so good! We have a local gluten free biscuit place. Now I’ve gotten this craving for biscuits, and I was using a recipe that called for sour cream, but they were turning out just like baked dough. These are much more like regular biscuits. I did add a bit of tapioca flour, and next time I might add a bit of ground coconut, but the ground almonds work! I also added a small spoonful of honey and a pinch of salt. Thank you so much.
Pam
I added 1 tbsp honey 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp orange zest 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 tabs orange juice then make as per recipe. Absolutely amazing.
Jodie
I just made these and they turned out extremely dry. I even had my spouse read the recipe to make sure I didnt miss anything. I ended up adding an extra egg, another 1/4cup of butter and 3tbsp of water. They baked nice and stayed together good but they tasted really dry & crumbly. Any suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jodie, They shouldn’t be dry, did you use the same ingredients? Did you check the video to see what part went differently?
Sarah N.
I was skeptical because I’m not a huge fan of almond flour, but these were AWESOME! I added 1/2 tsp of stevia and they taste just like Bisquick biscuits! Thank you for the recipe!
Michele MacDougall
Made these on the weekend as I am doing Keto. OMG! They are fantastic and super easy to make. Thanks so much for the fantastic recipe. Passed it along to a few people who are also doing Keto and they also agreed. Just like the real thing. Will be making a batch every Saturday.
Timothy Chisholm
Excellent! and very easy to make. I put everything in the food processor. I used half almond flour half arrow root flour. I didn’t have gluten free baking powder so I added equal amount of baking soda. I used raw butter solid. Turned out great texture and flavor were great. Will be making more. Thanks!
Marilyn
I’m trying to reply to Timothy, not sure if I clicked the right button, but do you find the solid butter gives a better texture, like when making a pie crust?
Tiffany
OMG!! How can something so easy be so good! I used unblanched almond flour and the still came out great. I did some plain, a few with rosemary, a few with rosemary and cheddar move out the way cheddar bay! I scrambled up some eggs and veggies.. voilá breakfast for dinner in no time
Saundra
Almost gave 4 stars bc of the overwhelming almond flavor but realized that’s exactly what this recipe is so in reality they came out perfect for almond flour biscuits. Really nice texture, might add some cheddar next time to cut the almond flavor. I used melted ghee instead of coconut oil!
Shawndra
Can I use regular baking powder instead of gluten free?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shawndra, Yes, any kind will work. Most are naturally gluten-free anyway but I mention it for those that need it.
Jenny
my husband and I have been doing keto for about six weeks. I am loving it. but today I really craved pasta or rice or some kind of comfort food. so I decided to make these biscuits. and wow! they really did the trick! my husband loved them. we each had two….splurged a bit. but I will be making these often. and I am anxious to try some of your other recipes. thank you!!!
Rich
THESE ARE GREAT! You’re so awesome! Im going to experiment with this. I’M thinking jalapeno… any suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
They are so many options, Rich! I hope you like them!
Lynn Olszewski
Almond flour is expensive. Can I substitute whole wheat?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lynn, I haven’t tried these with wheat. I’m not sure if it would work, but they would no longer be low carb, gluten-free, or paleo.
David William Perry
just tried your almond four biscuits. AMAZING! Can’t wait to play with added ingredients – maybe lemon, lemon zest and stevia for a sweet tea biscuit?
Deborah
These are delicious and so easy to make. Thanks for another great keto recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Deborah! Thank you!
Jeanette Clayton
Can I add some erythritol to sweeten these without adding anything else as in liquid?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jeanette, No, they would be too dry so you’d need to make other changes. You might like these shortbread cookies that have similar ingredients but are sweet.
Jeanette Clayton
Thank you so much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You are welcome, Jeanette!
Marilyn
You must be using a SMALL icecream scoup. I only got 6 biscuits out of this.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I actually use a large cookie scoop, Marilyn. I hope that helps!
Lynn
These are so yummy! Thanks Maya, keep them coming!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You are welcome, Lynn!
Q
I tried this with half the measurments to test it out and it went horribly wrong. I love cooking and spend some time every single day reading/watching recipes, but I’m terrible at it.. and this makes me depressed 🙁
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Sorry to hear you had issues with it. I’m happy to help, but it’s hard to say what went wrong without more information. Did you watch the video? Did you use all the same ingredients? At what point did it start to look different?
Marilyn
I halved it and it turned out perfectly. I used a smallish egg because I wanted a drier biscuit texture. Also with quick breads (biscuits, pancakes, muffins) you only want to stir about 20 times, perhaps even fewer. It’s okay if you still see some flour in the batter. If you overmix the batter gets too heavy. When using almond flour in recipes, I grind my own almonds in a coffee grinder (although I just killed mine and had to use the food processor this morning). I find storebought almond flour is ground too fine and if I grind it myself, it gives a better texture. Same with ground coconut vs. coconut flour.
Sarah Williams
This is the PERFECT recipe!! Super easy, speedy quick, & amazingly versatile! I’ve made it with bacon grease and coconut oil when I was out of butter, and both turned out perfect! Throw in some savory seasonings, or make them with coconut oil & add a little stevia or monk fruit sweetener and a dash of vanilla, and then flatten them out and you have cookies!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Sarah! All of those versions sound delicious!
Susan Lecerf
What a great idea about converting to a cookie recipe! Made these biscuits as directed except for the time. They turned out delicious!! I ended up adding 5 minutes to the time. May be my oven but at 15 minutes they still had moist batter inside. I added fresh rosemary and grated garlic. I also used Ghee since I’m dairy intolerant and I have no issues with ghee. I like the buttery flavor so I opted for that instead of coconut oil this time. I used my tsp measuring spoon with a heaping dollop of dough and the size was perfect. Going to use this to make focaccia bread too. Funny, but I LOVE almond flour and use it to bread fish/chicken etc. Thank you for a great recipe. I’ve been very disappointed with bread recipes I’ve been trying. I’m GF, DF & Keto. I’m looking forward to trying some of your other recipes
Linda
My sister made them for me this morning. They were great and tasted great. My only issue was they were very crumbly. I couldn’t slice it open like a regular biscuit to fill with eggs and bacon or jam. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m glad you like them, Linda! You can try adding a little xanthan gum next time – about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp – if you want them to be more sturdy.
Shaden Tavakoli
My sister & I are both keto and this recipe is a quick & easy STAPLE in our diets!!! We chat weekly about how we just prepped another batch in our kitchens. It goes with EVERYTHING! Thanks for throwing this recipe up there. Now if only there was a way to make butter biscuits using my big bag of coconut flour that’s sitting in my pantry haha…. that mystery is yet to be solved.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Shaden! Have a great day!
Cathy Skach
I have been utilising your recipes and they have change my husband’s and my lives! Thank you so much! Please keep the new recipes coming!
I thought I’d share one of my favorite recipes I adapted using the Almond Flour Biscuit recipe to sub out the regular biscuits called for. I hope you try it – do die for!!!
Italian Sausage Casserole
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoon flour
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, undrained
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 batch bisquick buttermilk biscuit batter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In medium cast iron frying pan, lightly brown sausage, onions and garlic; drain fat.
Sprinkle with flour.
Add tomatoes, mushrooms and seasonings.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until slightly thickened.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Drop dough onto hot mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until biscuits and cheese are lightly brown.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing, Cathy! That sounds amazing!
Janet
Hi I’m trying so hard to find a good biscuit recipe and I did find this one and made some yesterday but I don’t have almond flour I used tapioca flour and they are hard and not very tasty. I found them bitter But I’m having a hard time finding almond flour. So is there away that I can make these with better luck with tapioca flour? I do also have arrowroot flour and brown rice flour, all of them gluten free. I’m really trying to find something that I can make a hamburger bun. I would love to have a hamburger. One of the only things I can have. Or would brown rice flour work and taste good??
Please if you can help me at all I sure would appreciate it.
Any recipes I would appreciate I can’t have yeast or sugar and dairy I wish some one could come up with a substitute for cheese that tastes like cheese at least close to it.
Thank you
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janet, Tapioca and almond flour are very, very different, so I would never recommend swapping one for the other. I wouldn’t expect this recipe to turn out well if using tapioca. What are your goals for these biscuits? Paleo, gluten-free, low carb, keto, or some combination of these? Arrowroot, tapioca and brown rice flour would all be unsuitable for low carb or keto, but are fine for gluten-free diets. Arrowroot and tapioca would also be paleo, but rice flour would not be. I haven’t tested this recipe with any of those flours, but I’m sure it would need other modifications to make it work. Sorry. I hope you’ll get the chance to try this recipe with the almond flour – I think it’s really delicious!
Lori
I made these this morning they were gritty and bland and they were flat. I used the super fine flour. Is there something I need to do differently?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lori, It’s hard to say what happened without being in the kitchen with you. They shouldn’t be gritty with finely ground almond flour. The one I used is linked on the recipe card. Did you check the video to see if yours went differently at some point?
Michelle Smith Rapoza
Hi, I have been looking for a recipe just like this where I can add a little cheese without the heavy cream or cream cheese other Keto recipes have. My question is, I do not have a cookie scoop. Suggestions on what to use instead? Maybe a 1/4 measuring cup? Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michelle, You can just use a spoon and form the cookie dough into balls with your hands, then flatten with your palm.
Terry Warnken
I would love the dumpling low carb or keto recipe
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Terry, It’s coming this month! 🙂
Bentlei
The biscuits look great but there is a bitter or weird taste as we ate toward the center? I carefully followed the recipe but either the baking soda or something gave it a weird taste. PLEASE HELP
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bentlei, The issue is that you used baking soda. It needs to be baking POWDER. Baking soda will definitely create that strange taste. Hope you’ll try them again with baking powder.
Rebecca
I have a few questions for you. I’ll put them at the bottom. I’ve made these before, and they were delicious, but I was wondering if could make some changes.
1. Could I substitute a blend of nut flours that includes coconut? Would I need to add extra liquid to account for the coconut flour? Could I add a little more butter or a few tbsp of almond milk?
2. If I want to double these in size, say 2 tbsp instead of 1, how much longer would I need to bake them? Can I bake them without flattening them or do you think they will fall apart?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rebecca, I’m so glad you liked the biscuits when you made them! Regarding your questions:
1. I don’t recommend substituting a blend containing coconut flour due to the absorbency, like you said. You can definitely try, but yes, you’d need extra wet ingredients to account for it. Without testing or knowing the ratio in the blend, it’s hard to know what else to add and how much.
2. I haven’t done the larger size, but you can definitely make them bigger and bake them for longer. You don’t have to flatten them, but the thicker they are, the longer they’ll take to bake through inside. If they start to brown on top before they are done inside, you’ll need to tent the top with foil to prevent burning (or use lower oven temperature to begin with, with longer baking time).
Rebecca
Thanks for the reply. I found a conversion table. I might see what a difference subbing in a few tbsp of coconut flour might do to change the consistency. There’s probably a table for how much extra liquid it needs as well. Either way, I’ll probably still use this recipe. I had to put in some coconut oil last time when I ran out of butter, so I wonder if that changed anything.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
There are some conversions, but it’s almost always recipe specific and requires some experimentation. Hope you find a way that works for you!
Rebecca
So, I thought I would update. I substituted 1/4 cup of coconut flour blended with arrowroot and an extra egg for the almond flour. It ended up being more moist, so I didn’t have to pack it together. I used all butter this time, and I made them bigger. I cooked them for 25 minutes and they turned out pretty moist. I think they expanded a bit, maybe because of the arrowroot. I didn’t notice much of a flavor difference. Thanks for the help.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing with us!
Beverly
Do you have to use gluten free powder?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Beverly, Any kind of baking powder will work. Most are actually naturally gluten-free, but it’s not a requirement.
Dawn
I made these yesterday. They are great for me! I divided the batch in half and added cheese to one half and a very little bit of sweetener and cinnamon to the other. Both are so good. I’m so glad I found this. Recipies like this helps me keep the low carb lifestyle and the weight loss going.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy that you liked them, Dawn! Have a great day!
Melanie Ng
This was amazing! I just made these this afternoon when I got home. I halved the recipe and used a little less salt since I was not sure if I would use these biscuits for sweet or savory. I ended up trying one of the biscuits with the Pumpkin Butter from Trader Joe’s. SO GOOD! Thanks for the recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy that you liked the biscuits, Melanie! Have a great day!
Veronica Evans
Keto biscuits are very good. I cut the recipe in half. I made exactly 6. Thank you so much. Is there a similar recipe to adjust this as an almond cookie?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m glad you liked them, Veronica! Yes – here is the recipe for almond flour cookies.
Amy
Can we bake it like PITA bread, at least as flat?
We sure appreciate the wealth of information. Being in the hospital 8 days, it was alarming to observe the spikes of my sugar.
Just discovered you & hoping to follow you.
Thank you.
Diabetic
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amy, You can flatten them if you’d like, which I do sometimes for sandwiches. However, they are more like a buttery, crumbly biscuit texture than a chewy flatbread.
Mary
Yes!! Finally a recipe that is 1) easy 2) doesn’t use five million ingredients and 3) is delicious!!! Thank you!!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the biscuits, Mary! Have a great day!
Winta Heath
Could you I use these as dumplings or will they disintegrate?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Winta, Sorry, they will disintegrate. But, I have a dumplings recipe coming up this fall!
Gwenivere Fuller
Dumplings? Oh my, thank you! This recipe is amazing with duck eggs!
Christine
Will there be a big difference if I used egg whites instead?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Christine, Yes, the texture will suffer. Egg whites alone without the yolk will likely make the result more dense and possibly rubbery.
Allie
Would I be able to use regular baking powder in these (not gluten free)?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Allie, Yes, you can! Many baking powders are naturally gluten-free anyway, I just mention it just in case for those that have issues with gluten. Any kind works, though.
Kim
I’m making these for our tailgate this weeeknd, however I only have kosher salt and Himalayan salt as well as regular table salt. Can I use any of these?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, you can use any of those, Kim. Thanks for stopping by!
Aletheia Lange
Wow! These are fantastic! They taste better than regular, unhealthy biscuits. These bread recipes are making my life so much better and easier being on Keto. I was going to put butter on them out of the oven, but I didn’t need to because they already tasted buttery. These will definitely be on my go to list for recipes. I plan on freezing some so they keep longer.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You made my day, Aletheia! Please come back again soon!
Sarah
These were so good & easy & perfect! We’re starting low carb lifestyle, but not dairy free so I added a 1/4 cup shredded cheddar. First time using almond flour so the almond flavor was a little strong for the kids (but perfect for me!). I made 13 good sized biscuits (cutting the carbs down to 1.35 a biscuit per my brand choice and calculations) to pair with a no bean chilli (9g net carbs). Overall, dinner was a major hit tonight – thank you! I wasnt sure how I could pull off chili without cornbread in this household!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy everyone liked the biscuits, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by! Please come back again soon!
Ginger McWilliams
Can this dough be frozen before baking or put in the refrigerator?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ginger, I haven’t tried freezing it. I wouldn’t recommend refrigerating because the baking powder reacts right away and they won’t rise at all if you bake them later. It’s better to just bake them and you can store them in the fridge or freezer, then reheat.
Stacey
Too much butter for me. Can’t stomach them at all. Disappointed 🙁
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Stacey, They are definitely buttery biscuits. You might like one of my other low carb bread recipes better.
Lesley Ruth Stewart
Easy recipe! Awesome biscuits!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Leslley! Thanks for stopping by!
Diana
The idea is great and technically the biscuits turned out fantastic!
But I think it’s too much baking powder. Still I cannot eat it, it’s one of the worst experiences I ever had with something I cooked. It felt like brushing my teeth, it turned out bitter and my tongue got very irritated, it took about an hour to regain my senses.
I have used organic baking soda and I have used it extensively until now, so the only problem I see is the quantity. Maybe the calculation in grams was not correct? I used grams.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Diana, The problem was the baking soda! It is NOT the same as baking powder. 🙂 Using baking soda would definitely make these taste bitter and just like you described. Hope you’ll try the recipe with baking powder next time!
Kysha
Can you use these biscuits in chicken and dumplings?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kysha, I haven’t tried but I’m sure you can!
Margie
Biscuits were good! I just started Keto a week ago, am loving how I feel so far. Less brain fog and after I got through the conversion to burning fat in the beginning, I have more energy!!
I added shredded sharp cheddar and a little garlic powder in about half of these, those are good too. The recipe is a keeper. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Margie! Please come back again soon!
Laura
Used paleo flour and added garlic and Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese to have with spaghetti squash, such a basic biscuit with so many ways to change it up! Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am glad you liked them, Laura! Thanks for stopping by!
Heidi
These are absolutely fabulous. They are tender and versatile and a great alternative to traditional breads.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the biscuits, Heidi! Have a great day!
Linda
My husband and daughter LOVED this. Sadly, I did not. And I wanted to so much! Almond flour has a strong, distinct flavor (to me) and so that’s all I could taste. An almond flour-flavored biscuit. Still rated a 5 because they easily made 12 biscuits for me and the consistency was great. Will make again for family!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Linda, I’m glad your family liked them, and sorry to hear that you didn’t. Did you by chance use almond meal instead of finely ground, blanched almond flour? That is a lot more almond-y than the finely ground, blanched kind. Otherwise, hope you’ll find another recipe you like better! There are lots of other bread recipes in the recipe index.
SP
Baked this almond biscuits today. I added some cranberries and pumpkin seeds and they taste great! Thank your very much for the recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love that you added cranberries and pumpkin seeds!
Lynne Dell'Amico
These were incredible! much more successful than my attempts at the keto bread or bagels. nice breakfast on the go. thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so glad you liked the biscuits, Lynne! Thanks for stopping by!
Janet Adey
Haha I was looking for biscuit recipes, not til after they were cooked I remembered that biscuits in USA is not biscuits in the UK . I was looking for cookies but my husband is eating them anyway!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janet, Sorry about the confusion! I’m glad your husband still liked them. I do have lots of cookie recipes here.
Missy
Delicious! I enjoyed one plain then spread a bit of strawberry jam on one for my husband and he loved it. He said they were good but a bit salty. Could I cut the salt done to 1/4 tsp and get the same consistency? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Missy! I’m glad you and your husband liked them. The salt amount is for a savory/salty biscuit, so you can definitely reduce it if you want to have them with something sweet, like jam. The consistency won’t change if you reduce the salt, since it’s such a small amount compared to the rest of the ingredients to begin with.
Dwayne McNeil
Why when I ask for low carb bread in a bread machine do you give me biscuits?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dwayne, I’m not sure what you mean by “ask for”, but you can make this low carb bread in a bread machine. Hope you like it!
Kelli
How many biscuits does this recipe make?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kelli, It depends how big you make them but with the cookie scoop I got 12.
Faye
I can only ever make about 6-8 biscuits with this recipe. The one time I made 8, they were tiny! They are delicious though! I love them!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Faye, The number of biscuits will depend on the size you make them. I’m glad you like them!
Crystal
Loved them! Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Crystal!
Mike Stephenson
Is per serving 1 biscuit?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mike, Yes, it is!
Joan Erickson
Absolutely the BEST almond flour biscuit ANYWHERE!!
You just made our low carb life DELICIOUS!! They go from biscuits to shortcake in a heartbeat!
Thank you!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Joan!
Shelly
Has anyone had any luck with using any type of egg substitute? I seem to have light egg allergies so I’m trying to avoid eggs but I’ve used this recipe before and loved it with eggs. I would love to find a way to use this recipe with an egg substitute .
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shelly, I haven’t tried that yet. It might work with these. Please let me know how it goes if you try!
Rebecca
I’m sorry but the biscuits tasted dry and insipid.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rebecca, Sorry that they were not what you expected. It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you or hearing specifics. Check the video on the recipe card – did one of your steps look different? This is also a “basic” recipe that can easily be modified to add herbs or spices for different flavors.
Shani
Has anyone tried making these with avocado oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shani, I have not but it would probably work.
Jude Mathers
Has anyone made these into a sweeter version with stevia? Wondering whether to try it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jude, I have not. Let me know how it goes if you try. If you do, I’d recommend a concentrated stevia (not a stevia blend with filler), so that the consistency of the batter stays the same.
Joshua
In the nutritional information is says there is 1g of sugar, just curious, where are you getting that from? If this is correct, then I am not counting some sugar that I should be.
-Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joshua, Almonds do contain a tiny bit of natural sugar so it’s coming from that.
Stacia
Excellent! Definitely not light and fluffy like traditional biscuits, but very full of flavor. My main complaint is I want 2 or 3 which is not possible on my diet due to high fat content.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am happy you liked them, Stacia! Please come back soon!
Claudia
Hi ! Can I use a blend of flours? All I have is coconut and macadamia flour. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Claudia, You can just use the macadamia flour instead of the almond flour. Don’t add any coconut flour, that would be too dry for this recipe.
Darleen
Can I substitute coconut flour for almond flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Darleen, No, sorry. I’m working on a different recipe for coconut flour biscuits, so if you join the newsletter you’ll be notified once it’s ready!
Teresa Barat
Lovely recipe, but please don’t suggest ghee for non dairy because ghee is made from milk fat. Teresa
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Teresa, You are absolutely right. I offer both ghee and coconut oil as options depending on dietary needs. Some people who are lactose-intolerant are able to tolerate ghee since the milk proteins are removed. Others are not, and they can use coconut oil. Feel free to use what works for you!
Holly
I thought the fat count of 15 grams was high .. so I entered the recipe in My Fitness Pal and for 1 biscuit I think it was 8.7 grams and the calorie count was different too ? Yikes I’m confused
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Holly, My nutrition info comes straight from the USDA Food Database, which is more reliable than online calculators that can have submissions from anyone. It will vary a bit based on the brand you have, but not quite by that much. Most likely one of the ingredients had the incorrect amounts listed. You can check the nutrition info I use for individual ingredients in my low carb food list, which has data from the USDA.
Barbara
These biscuits are truly delicious. My family LOVE them.
I make them with salted butter, so they are actually only 4 ingredients!
I also experimented and added 1/2 cup grated old cheddar cheese to the batter. Oh my goodness, sooo yummy!
Thank you so much for this life-changing recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you loved them! Have a great day, Barbara!
Toni
Thank you so much for this easy and delicious recipe!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You are so welcome, Toni! Have a great day!
Sara Elizabeth Feavearyear
Done this recipe with whole almonds I blended and butter Delicious
The got a bag of organic blanched almond fine flour and used coconut butter totally different but Delicious
Thank you so much for this easy and addicting recipe
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Sara!
Socorro Brown
My biscuits did not rise. Looked more like a puffy cookie. I followed the directions.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi there, Sorry they didn’t do what you expected! Low carb flours don’t rise as much as wheat does, these are more of a dense biscuit that rises just a little. If they were like a cookie, they were probably flattened too much to begin with. I hope you still liked the taste!
Natalie
Well…WOW!!!! The biggest challenge I have had woth reducing carbs and sugar in my house has been bread and cake. This recipie is super easy and turned out amazing!!!! You are my new guru!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Natalie! Thanks for stopping by!
Lauren
These look awesome! But I am so confused; in the title, headline, and elsewhere you specifically state there are 4 ingredients, but there are 5 lol.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lauren! Most people don’t count salt as an ingredient 🙂 I hope you like them! Thanks for stopping by!
Carolyn P.
I made these for breakfast and they were great! I can’t wait to experiment with various add ins and spices.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carolyn! I am so happy you liked them! Have fun with the additions 🙂
Shae Lynn
Made these in several varieties and they were all great! I’ve made them : as written, sub coconut oil for butter for a dairy free version, sub flax egg and coconut oil for a vegan version (my husband was SO happy for a keto-vegan biscuit!!). I’ve also done them with both almond flour and almond meal, and added cinnamon to partial batches of each kind for a no-sugar “sweet” treat. Thanks for such a versatile and delicious recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them and I love all of your varieties, Shae!
Kat
These were so easy to make. Using a small cookie scoop I made them into small biscuits and they were a hit. I can’t wait to share this tasty recipe! Thank you so much.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am happy you liked them, Kat!
Becky D
I just made these and added a little garlic wow I’m really impressed these are awesome !!! Thanks for the recipe !!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Becky!
Gloria
Can you freeze these?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Gloria, Yes, definitely! I do it all the time.
Michelle
How many biscuits does the recipe give?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michelle! The recipe makes 12 biscuits. I hope you like them!
Maureen Whale
What is the difference between almond flour and ground almonds?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Maureen, Almond flour is blanched and finely ground. It creates a better texture in baked goods. You can use either one in this recipe, but almond flour will yield a better result.
Elizabeth
Super easy to make! The video was helpful and it was well done. I subbed the coconut oil for the butter. Very tasty! All the ingredients were on my detox food list, so awesome bonus.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I’m glad the video was helpful. Enjoy the biscuits!
normitten
Super yummy and easy to bake. Ten points!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, enjoy!
Jerry
So, we tried this recipe. After following the instructions and quantities of the ingredients explicitly, the mixing bowl was not hardly damp and the mixed ingredients were still powdery with no chance of sticking together to make a biscuit. We added some water to help it stick together and the results were a “rubbery” biscuit after baking. Not in the least bit “buttery” as the recipe states. Any advice?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jerry, Sorry you had issues with the recipe. One of the amounts or ingredients must have been different, because I’ve made these dozens of times and the dough is never powdery. I would double check the amounts and ingredients. Did you by chance use coconut flour instead of almond? That would definitely make them dry and not workable. I wouldn’t recommend adding water and can’t vouch for the results if adding that.
Silvia
Hello Maya! I made this recipe with an added cup of shredded mozzarella and I used a lit bit less of almond flour.They are delicious!
Thank you for posting all your wonderful recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Silvia, Thank you so much! The cheesy version sounds delicious.
Holly
I’ve made this a few times. What I’ve learned is,they crumble very easily. I found a solution. I flatten them to use as a slice of bread. Cool off and store in fridge. The next day I fry in a pan of butter. It keeps them together and taste even better. I add garlic powder or other herbs to enhance the taste when I prepare them. So satisfying. Makes Keto diet easier.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Holly, Thank you for those tips! I like the flattened versions to use as bread, too.
Nancy
Are your recipes available on Lifesum or Myfitnesspal? I have been using lifesum lately. Very helpul to keep track of my macros
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Nancy, I’m not familiar with Lifesum, but I know they are on MFP. With most apps you can track macros for any recipe from the Internet.
Diane
Hi, I’m on the keto diet, similar to Paleo. Can I just use regular baking powder instead of GF?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Diane, Yes, you can! Most baking powders are naturally gluten-free anyway, but some are not. If gluten-free doesn’t matter, any kind is fine.
GiGi
Is it 164 cal per biscuit? 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Gigi, Yes, The nutrition info is per biscuit. They are very filling, too.
Allie
I had a MAJOR blonde moment and forgot to add the eggs. This recipe actually has 5 ingredients, including the salt. Oops! I popped them in the oven and knew something was off. Oh well! I still used the crumbly “biscuit” as a crumb topping on my soup, but I can’t wait to make these (with egg) again!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Glad you were still able to use it! Hope you like it better next time. 🙂
Marsha
These are so good and easy!! I’ve added some cream cheese to the recipe a couple times which worked great.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Marsha!
Hillary
Have you tried to make these with coconut oil? It says it can be substituted for the butter. I tried tonight and the dough was so crumbly I couldn’t mash them together to make a ball. I added some water and that helped, and they tasted GREAT, but they were still dense and crumbly. Suggestions? Did I do something wrong?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Hillary, Yes, I have made them with coconut oil. Sorry you had trouble with it. It needs to be measured solid before melting, so maybe that was the issue? It’s fine to add a little bit more oil if you need to, but it’s normal for the dough to be fairly dry. They do come out dense like biscuits. Are you looking for a more fluffy bread? If so, this keto bread recipe might be better.
Fawn L. Wiley
These taste better than flour biscuits! Love em.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Fawn!
Cheryl
I am very excited about trying this gluten free recipe. Is there any substitution for eggs that I can use?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cheryl, I have not tested this recipe without eggs. You could try flax eggs, but I can’t vouch for the results. Let me know how it goes if you try that!
Julia
I am trying to replace eggs with banana. I’ll let you know how it works!
Leslie
I made these last night and they are the bomb!! I added some dried garlic along with about 1.5 tbsp of herb de’provence seasoning. Delish!! Thanks for this easy delicious recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Leslie!
Tonya Davis
My husband and I love these biscuits. I added cheddar and Jack cheese. Yummy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Tonya!
Eliza F
I’m fairly new to paleo-low-carb-keto-type eating, and I’ve been craving bread and sweets with my meals. Tonight, I made these biscuits (my first almond flour venture!) and they filled that gap. Thanks for the awesome recipe! Can’t wait to try some more baking!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Eliza!
Hannah
I can not wait to try this recipe!
I was just wondering how many biscuits this should make?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Hannah, this recipe should make 12 biscuits.
Gina
Added some rosemary, and they were lovely! These are a fantastic canvas to add many different culinary ideas to. Great job!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Gina!
Sarah
I mixed my ingredients in a mug with garlic powder and oregano, did it in the microwave like almost instant keto bread and they were wonderful. I love bread, its one of my weaknesses but these are my new healthy choice, I sliced my mini bread and put avocado and smoked salmon, delicious lunch. Next time capers are gong in the bread.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Sarah! That is such a great idea!
Cheryl
Do you think these will freeze well? Going to try since I’m the only one im my house who is LC.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cheryl, Yes, they do! I do it all the time.
Bethany
These were really tasty! Perfect for a paleo biscuits and gravy. I put them under the broiler at the end of baking just to brown the tops, and they looked perfect. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Bethany! Biscuits and gravy sounds delicious!
Angela Capps
Hi – can this recipe be used for dumplings?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Angela, Unfortunately not, but now I added dumplings to my recipe to-do list!
MJ
Good morning! I made these biscuits for breakfast and added 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 tbsp of swerve, to make them more compatible with coffee for my husband. I served them with butter while they were still warm. They turned out great! Thanks so much for your recipes and wholesomeyum.com!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you! I bet these sweetened were great with coffee!
ljoer
Maya, did you know the pecan pie bars recipe is linked to your biscuit recipe? I’m interested in the bars but the link sends me to the biscuits. Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Sorry about that! You can find the pecan pie bars here.
Brooke
This recipe says it makes 12 biscuits. They are teeny tiny. It really makes about 8 normal sized biscuits.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brooke, I didn’t think they were tiny – about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. But, you can make them any size you like!
Brooke
Ok thanks! Was trying to make breakfast sandwiches with them, but maybe need to try another way? They crumbled when I cut them in half. Any suggestions? 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brooke, I agree they are a little crumbly. As pictured, I usually eat them plain alongside something, like soup or salad. If you want to make a sandwich, I would just make them flattened to begin with rather than trying to cut them in half. I do this a lot as well and use them for sandwiches that way. Otherwise the process would be the same, but if you flatten them you’d need to reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
Margaret Smith
I think a couple tbls of ground chia seeds will stick this together quite nicely.
Madge
I just made these for some biscuits and gravy and they’re a new favorite! So easy and quick to make, and a lovely flavor. I can’t wait to try the leftovers with some jam.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Madge! I’m glad you liked them!
Heather
Hi guys,
When I tried this recipe it left an intensely bitter, unpleasant aftertaste. The texture was great and the primary flavour was not bad either.
Has anyone else had this experience? Any idea what the cause or solution might be?
Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Heather, I’ve never experienced this and have made them dozens of times. I suspect that one of your ingredients went bad – maybe the eggs or almond flour?
Jeanetta
Heather, I read on another site that the bitter taste might be from baking powder that has aluminium in it. Hope this helps!
Kristi
Your baking powder was probably not aluminum free… That has happened to me.
CW
I experienced the same horrible aftertaste. I threw the batch out. I looked at the recipe again, and realized I had used baking soda rather than baking powder! Yuk. I will try again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing! Yes, the baking soda would definitely be the reason for the aftertaste. I’m glad you want to try again with baking powder!
Paula
Just made a batch, very nice. Trying to find a gf biscuit for Thanksgiving. I think I found it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Paula!
Sara
Made these and some bacon gravy this morning. I added 2 tbsp of sour cream and OMG! SO GOOD!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Sara! That sounds delicious!
Lulu
Excellent! I added about a tbsp of applesauce unsweetened. These are amazing! I had been very ill with a stomach infection and haven’t been on solid food for weeks, so I had made an almond flatbread but it was extremely dry. Not being sure if these would be or not, I added the applesauce. I adore this recipe. So quick and easy with little baking time. Wow! Thank you for sharing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Lulu! Hope you are feeling better!
Cyndi
OMG, so good! I used Lawry’s Garlic Salt instead of sea salt, and added some cheddar cheese! They are just as good as Red Lobster’s Cheddar Biscuits. And like you said, so easy! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Cyndi! Love the idea of adding cheddar to them, yum!
April A.
I can’t have almond. Do yo think sorghum flour would sub well?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi April, I haven’t tried that. Let us know if it works!
Liza M. Shaw
Cashew flour can substitute almond flour 1:1. It is expensive, but worth it
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, cashew flour should work the same way. But, it’s higher in carbs than almond flour. Macadamia nut flour is lower in carbs but also a little expensive.
Michelle Sweetland
I made these last night and they were awesome! Ty
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Michelle!
Dawn
Tonight I was looking for a quick easy recipe for biscuits to go with a Mexican chicken recipe that I threw together, when I found these. The biscuits are awesome! Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe. Can’t wait to check out the rest of your site 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Dawn! Welcome and I hope you find many recipes you like!
Diane
Hello there, Can I use egg whites instead of whole eggs? I am allergic to the yolk. If so, how many egg whites would I need? Regards, Diane
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Diane, You can, but they will be more dense. You may want to add more baking powder to compensate. If you decide to try it, the replacement would be 3 large egg whites instead of the 2 large eggs.
Carolyn
Hi – since Paleo is dairy-free, I’d like to avoid using butter. How different are the results if you use coconut oil? How much does it change the texture & taste?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carolyn, Butter is one of those things that is up for debate in paleo circles. Many people do include it in a paleo diet, but you can also use ghee or coconut oil in this recipe if you want to. I prefer the flavor of butter or ghee, but coconut oil works, too. The texture is about the same either way. The flavor is a little different with coconut oil, but still good.
Sally Doll
Hi, Can you add sour cream to the batter and how much would you suggest?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sally, I haven’t tried that. What is your goal with adding the sour cream? I’m sure you could. You’d probably need to replace some of the butter with sour cream in the same amount, to maintain consistency.
Kestrel
I have added sour cream to them and they have less delicate structure (think cornbread) which is better for dunking or serving with a sauce. I have made these a multitude of ways:
* with cinnamon sugar and a bit of vanilla bean along with honey butter (you could theoretically use maple syrup but that has way too much sugar for me so I haven’t tried it )
* also with garlic, a bit of parmesasan cheese (NOT the junk from a green can) and some Italian seasonings
*a healthy bit of fresh black pepper and then lightly pressed in a panini maker and smothered with sausage gravy
* a base for a grilled peach and a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of honey
*mixed with Splenda then seated in a puddle of sauce that I spiked with framboise and diced real cherries and then topped with whipped ricotta mixed with honey <—- awesome!
*I added coconut milk and some flakes to the batter with coconut cream which were great alone but then I whipped the leftover coconut cream to put on top with some blueberries. Amazing.
I had a couple of coconuts biscuits left over so I cubed and toasted them, mixed them with chopped pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts to make a little granola-like topping for a chocolate mousse made with ricotta and cocoa. Paleo purists could use it on an almond milk-based ice cream. The difference in texture is nice.
Hope that helps. Thanks for the recipe. I've obviously used it a lot!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
All of those different ideas sound delicious! I’m glad you’ve been inspired by this recipe!
Liyah
I followed the recipe. I measured the butter while solid and then melted it. It turned out looking like the picture shown above. However, the biscuits taste more like dry cornbread than a biscuit. I made it a second time and added 2 tbsp of almond milk. The milk made the biscuit a bit softer, but it still tasted like cornbread. Although this recipe was really easy to put together, I don’t think I will be making this again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for the feedback, Liyah. Sorry that they weren’t for you. I hope you’ll try another recipe! Low carb bagels may be a better option if you’re looking for something more chewy.
Denise Crow
I made these and added garlic, old bay, and cheddar. Sooo goood!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Denise! Those add-ins sound great!
Jamie
I paired these (delicious!) biscuits with white cheddar and now I want to make another batch and bake the cheddar in. How much did you use and did you alter any other the other ingredients? Thank you!
Faye Cox
I have made these and added different kinds of cheeses, but my favorite is using Splenda and cinnamon in the batter! Thanks for the recipe, it is great.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Faye! I need to try a sweet cinnamon version of these.
Kelly
But you don’t say how many biscuits the recipe makes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kelly, This info is on the recipe card – it makes 12 biscuits.
Amanda
Would these be good for biscuits and gravy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amanda, Absolutely! Give them a try!
Susan
I see 5 ingredients?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Susan, I don’t include salt and pepper in my ingredient counts. This is pretty typical for recipes. 🙂
Omnivore47
I don’t see salt and pepper in these ingredients. You don’t seem to be counting the eggs, which are an ingredient.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
The four ingredients other than salt in this recipe are almond flour, gluten-free baking powder, eggs, and butter. 🙂
Stellar
Yeah, please let us know, Sharon!
Mary
These came out wonderful. I used them for strawberry shortcake. Broke up a biscuit in a bowl, added sliced fresh strawberries and put a little whipped, heavy cream on top. Nice to feel like you are having a treat but keeping the carbs low.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Mary! That sounds like an awesome way to enjoy these.
Renae
What I have says Almond Flour/Meal. It reminds me more of cornmeal than flour. Could I put it in a food processor and it work for the biscuits?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Renae, A label like that usually means it’s almond meal, which is less finely ground than almond flour and typically not blanched. Putting it in a food processor would help (but be careful not to overprocess or you’ll end up with almond butter). Either way, the biscuits do work with almond meal, but the texture is a bit different.
Gall
Thanks for sharing. I really need to keep my carbs down and eat no wheat at all.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You’re welcome!
Sarah
What country are you in? When you say biscuit, do you mean cookie? Or whatever the word biscuit means in America, I think like a scone or shortcake.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sarah, I’m in the United States. Here, biscuits are more like a soft, buttery bread. The texture is a little similar to a scone, but they are savory, not sweet. They make a good accompaniment to a meal, or if you make a flattened version of these biscuits, you can use them as sandwich bread as well.
Christa
These are so yummy, so glad I found this recipe! Just curious how you store them? Thanks! 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Christa! You could keep them on the counter for a day or two, but they are best stored in the refrigerator.
Amanda
My husband and I are doing low carb diet and I just made these! So easy and pretty tasty! I love that they’re GF for the kids too. We’re not allergic, just do better without it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amanda, I’m glad your family liked these! We’re the same way – not allergic to gluten but still feel better without it.
Julie
Mine did not turn out looking like this. I have brown globs on my baking sheet. I probably don’t have fine enough flour. I haven’t tasted them yet.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Julie, Almond flour is finely milled and blanched – it shouldn’t be brown. Did you by chance use almond meal instead? That would explain the darker color. It might also work, but the appearance and texture would definitely be different. In general, I’d recommend almond flour over almond meal for this recipe.
FoodPlato
OMG! These were awesome, thank you!!! First “bread” since starting keto two weeks ago.
Lindsey
Do you add the butter melted, cold and diced, or softened?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lindsey, Measure the butter solid, then melt it and add it melted.
Sean
Just made them with coconut oil! They’re super tasty for only 4 ingredients – thanks!!
Sharon
What can I use in place of the eggs? Can’t have eggs.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sharon, I haven’t tried it, but flax eggs might work. Stir together 2 tablespoons of flax seed meal with 6 tablespoons water, and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Then you should be able to use the mixture to replace the 2 eggs in the recipe. Let me know if it works!
Rebekah
These came out absolutely incredible! Cant believe they are paleo– they taste just like regular biscuits! Will definitely be making them again soon!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Rebekah!
Kenneth Brown
What is the serving size for the nutritional chart?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kenneth, The serving size is one biscuit as far as the nutrition label goes. But of course you can have more than one serving. 😉
April
Great recipe! And sooo easy! I added Italian seasoning to my biscuits and they were yummy!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, April! I love Italian seasoning, too.
Michele
Can’t wait to make these too!! I’m really really loving your site!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you!
Sean
Hi! These look great. Would you consider making a coconut flour biscuit as well (if you don’t already)? I am less of a fan of almond flour and sometimes feel a little queasy eating it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sean, I’ve added it to my list to create a recipe for coconut flour biscuits, too. Thank you for the feedback!
Fannie
Would love coconut flour low carb bread!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Fannie! I’ll add that to my list. I do have a cauliflower bread made with coconut flour here.
Chris
I’d like to make these sweet- with swerve. How much would you suggest?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Chris, The amount of Swerve required to make them sweet would likely make the dough too dry. You can try but I haven’t tested so not sure how it would turn out. I have a recipe for shortbread cookies with similar ingredients that you might want to try.
Luz
Good Morning! I tried this recipe today and they came out really good. Thank you for sharing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Luz!
Sophia
These are SOOOOOO good! Thank you for sharing it!