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These keto biscuits are special to me for several reasons. Conventional biscuits were one of the first baked goods I learned to make as a kid, and decades later, these buttery, low carb almond flour biscuits were one of the first low carb recipes my daughter helped me make. But why should you make them? Because they’re light and buttery, and go with just about anything. And honestly, the #1 reason that this keto biscuit recipe is one of my faves is how simple and easy it is. Whip up a batch with me and see!
Why You Need My Keto Biscuit Recipe
- Perfect flavor and texture – You’ll love the buttery flavor, and delicate, fluffy texture (not dense or dry!). These low carb biscuits taste amazing with everything. I make them so often that they made it into my hardcover Easy Keto Cookbook, as well as several of my printable cookbooks.
- 5 clean, simple ingredients – Plus salt. They’re naturally keto and gluten-free, just 2.5g net carbs each, and packed with protein and fiber. Grab a bowl and you can make them in under 30 minutes!
- Versatile & customizable – Almond flour biscuits are perfect as a simple side to a keto dinner, for holidays, or even as part of your low carb breakfast. You can customize the flavor, too — see my variations below. 👇
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto biscuits, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – Did you know that different brands of almond flour can have varying levels of moisture and are ground differently? The key to these almond flour biscuits is using super fine almond flour, like mine, for the best texture. Many brands are too coarse, which will leave a gritty texture. And sorry, you can’t swap it for coconut flour—it’s way too dry. If you really need a substitute, sunflower seed flour is the closest.
- Eggs – I recommend real eggs here if possible, but flax eggs should work as an alternative.
- Unsalted Butter – Adds richness, moisture, and of course, that buttery flavor. For a paleo or dairy-free option, swap it out for ghee or butter flavored coconut oil instead.
- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago. It improves the texture and makes the keto biscuits lighter. You can substitute Greek yogurt if you like, or for paleo or dairy-free option, thick coconut cream.
- Baking powder – To make them more fluffy. I like this non-GMO baking powder, but any kind will work.
- Sea Salt – I like 1/2 teaspoon to taste a hint of salt. If you plan to spread something sweet on your biscuits, reduce it to 1/4 teaspoon.
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How To Make Keto Biscuits
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Add the wet ingredients. Stir in the whisked eggs, melted butter, and sour cream, until the dough is uniform. It’ll be thicker than a batter but not quite as firm as regular dough.
- Form your biscuits. Use a large cookie scoop to portion the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, then gently flatten each one with your hands. You might need two pans if they don’t all fit (I used 2 smaller pans, which is why you see 8 biscuits here!).
- Bake until golden. Place the keto biscuits in the oven and bake until firm and golden.
My Recipe Tips
- Bring your ingredients to room temperature. If your eggs or sour cream are cold, they can solidify the melted butter before it mixes well, leading to lumps.
- Use a whisk for dry ingredients. It breaks up lumps more easily than a spoon or spatula. You could sift your flour instead, but this is a pain with almond flour — I much prefer the whisk.
- Leave just enough room. Keto biscuits don’t spread or rise much, so you only need about an inch of space between scoops, but if you place them too close, they’ll run together.
- Flatten the biscuits to the height you want. I mentioned they don’t rise a lot, right? I did. So make sure they are close to the height you want before baking.
- Let them cool for a few minutes. While they’re wonderful fresh out of the oven, the texture actually gets even better if you let them cool from hot to warm. Any crispness on the outside does soften once they cool completely, though, so warm is the sweet spot!
- Why are they crumbly? Because they are gluten-free, low carb biscuits. 😉 But honestly, I love that they are crumbly because that’s what makes them so moist and buttery! You can add an extra egg if you want them sturdier, but to me they taste better with 2. If you’re looking for something sturdy and chewy, my keto dinner rolls are a better fit.
- Watch my cooking video for more tips. Watch my video on YouTube!
Flavor Variations
This is the basic keto biscuit recipe I make most often, but you can easily customize it with add-ins:
- Rosemary Garlic – Mix in a tablespoon of fresh rosemary and 1-2 cloves of minced garlic with the dry ingredients. Perfect alongside a salad or filet mignon.
- Parmesan Herb – Replace 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the almond flour with grated parmesan cheese, plus a teaspoon of Italian seasoning. So good with my keto chicken parmesan!
- Cheddar Bacon – Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of crumbled bacon before baking. Or try my cheddar bay biscuits instead.
- Sweet Cinnamon – Many of you have asked if you can make these almond flour biscuits sweet, and you can! Just replace 1/4 cup of the almond flour with 1/3 cup of Besti, along with a teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Serving Ideas
I wasn’t kidding when I said these keto biscuits go with everything! Here are the many different ways you can enjoy them:
- Soups – Serve them on the side with my keto chili or low carb chicken soup, or use them as a topping for keto french onion soup. Honestly, they go with literally all my low carb soup recipes.
- Salads – They’re the perfect way to make meal salads more filling. Try my Big Mac salad or Cobb salad.
- Main Dishes – I especially love these almond flour biscuits with saucy dishes, like smothered pork chops, Tuscan chicken, keto Salisbury steak, or lemon parmesan chicken. Perfect for soaking up all the goodness!
- Breakfast – Slather on sugar-free Nutella or sugar-free jam and enjoy with your bulletproof coffee. You can also drizzle these with my keto maple syrup, pile my sausage gravy on top, or replace the pancake layer in my keto breakfast sandwiches.
- Sandwiches – These keto biscuits are definitely less sturdy than my keto bread or keto bagels, but I still use them for sandwiches. Just make them a bit larger and flatter (flatter ones will bake a bit faster). You can even use them as buns for a burger.
More Almond Flour Recipes
If you like these low carb biscuits, try my other favorite almond flour recipes:
Tools I Recommend For This Recipe
- Baking Sheet – Just the right size for a batch of 12 keto biscuits, and so durable. It’s my go-to!
- Large Cookie Scoop – For perfectly portioned, uniform rounds.
Keto Biscuits (5-Ingredient Recipe)
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You'll love my fluffy, buttery keto biscuits! These low carb almond flour biscuits are so easy, with 5 simple ingredients and 2.5g net carbs.
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix dry almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt together in a large bowl. Stir in whisked egg, melted butter, and sour cream, if using (optional).
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Scoop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the lined baking sheet (a large cookie scoop is the fastest way). Form into rounded biscuit shapes (flatten slightly with your fingers).
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Bake for about 15 minutes, until firm and golden. Cool on the baking sheet.
Did you make it? Leave a review or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 biscuit
- Tips: See my recipe tips in the post above! I’ll help you make sure your keto biscuits get the best texture.
- Store: Keep them in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven or microwave. I recommend adding a thin layer of butter before reheating, so they stay moist.
- Freeze: Freeze the biscuits on a lined baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a zip lock bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
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985 Comments
Margarita
0Good recipes.
Roberta Shatto
0Today 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
0Hi 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
0These 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.
Clare
0I also found them a bit sour. I used gluten-free baking powder. I was hoping for a more sweet taste.
Wholesome Yum
0Hi Clare, sorry to hear that! You may try a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit extract next time, or try my almond flour cookie recipe and form biscuits instead.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0Ummm…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
0These biscuits were very good. I enjoyed them.
Edna
0Hola!! Nos encantó la receta! Súper ricos!! Y bajos en carbohidrato!!
Diane White
0The 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
0Thank 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
0These 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
0Hi Gillian, I’m glad you like them. Totally normal for them to have cracks.
Winky Lee
0Could I add Erythritol to make it with sweet favour? How much should I add?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0Can I use regular baking soda?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0No, you need baking powder.
David
0I added a 1/4 cup of buttermilk seemed to be a little more moist. Of course I use buttermilk a lot.
Shelby
0Did you use buttermilk instead of the called for butter or in addition to?
Scott
0Is 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
0Hi Scott, I don’t recommend this recipe for dumplings.
Dolly Ocasio-Huertas
0Made 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
0All 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
0I was so excited that I jumped to the recipe first.
Have a wonderful Tuesday.
Dolly
Nancy
0Oh, 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
0I 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?
Helen
0We 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!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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.
Melissa Shirley
0I made these with Parmesan and cheddar cheese several times! They are great! Thanks for the recipe!
Andrea
0These 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
0These 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 🙂