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- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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)
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.
📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Easy Keto Cookbook, Low Carb Holiday Cookbook, Keto EBook Bundle, and Keto Cheat Sheet System!
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985 Comments
Kelly
0Taste amazing. Definitely curbs that craving for bread. My only problem is how dry they are. Any advise? I live in southern Arizona so there isn’t much humidity in the air. Tried splitting half almond flour and half coconut flour but that made them even more dry! Any advice on things to try would be great!
Tina
0I would suggest adding maybe a tad more butter? When I use the largest of the eggs from a large egg dozen and just slightly more butter, they come out a little more moist.
Wholesome Yum A
0Hi Kelly, I’m not sure what went wrong here. You might have luck making larger biscuits, as the ones here are on the small side.
Christina Mollman
0I made these tonight, along with your bread. Thank you so much for your work on these recipes. I had to use coconut oil instead of butter. The result was biscuits! Simple, quick, and better than I imagined! I am trying the pizza dough next, but another night. These recipes are gifts.
Danielle Pfeifer
0Thank you so much for posting this!
I’m inspired & looking forward to seeing more recipes from you!
Bete Primm
0I have been making these biscuits for the past year since I gave up grains and I have to say that they are delicious and easy to make! Now, if you could give me advice on how to keep them from having that “cracked” look. I would love for them to be solid so they were easy to slice. I’m sure I’m not doing something right. Thanks!!!
Susie Ford
0They were delicious!!! And soooooo easy!
Heather Shepherd
0She had in one article- pack the dough right into the ice cream scoop to get a more solid biscuit. Hope that helps.
Vicki
0Love this recipe, have it memorized. Easy and quick to make.
Tamar
0Made these for dinner last night, and they turned out great! I made a couple substitutions and additions (always risky business, haha), and it still worked out. I used palm shortening instead of butter and baking soda/acv instead of baking powder. Also added nutritional yeast and garlic powder to make them super savory. The texture was really great, they held together wonderfully. With a ton of yeast and garlic, I couldn’t get a sense of the plain flavor. 😛 but- with almond flour, butter, and salt, it’s hard to imagine that they wouldn’t be delicious plain. Thanks for the recipe! I’m looking forward to trying lots of variations.
Cindy
0I halved the recipe in case they didn’t turn out. I should have made the full recipe. They were DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing. Biscuits are back on the menu!
Suzanne
0Going to try these biscuits!
Editha
0The best guilt free biscuit recipe I’ve ever baked…..thank you so much for sharing
Aly
0Love these! I make 4 huge biscuits, split them and smother them in buttermilk chicken stew.
Blair Johnson
0Making these now with everything but the bagel seasoning. Can’t wait to try!!
Carmen
0Easy to bake and each biscuit was delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Carolyn
0SO glad to have a way to get my biscuit/bread fix on Keto!! These were good. Thank you!! 🙂
Malini
0Which butter can we use for keto?
Wholesome Yum L
0Hi Malini, I like to use this Butter.
Alicia
0These are so good and easy to make.
Abbie
0I found this recipe a couple months ago because of an elimination diet. I loved it as is. I also added an extra egg the next time for more protein and then a bit more flour. I like them with both butter and coconut oil. The next time I added ground flaxseed for the fiber. It was great too. This time I used ground flaxseed soaked in water (like suggested below) to replace the eggs (as per my diet for a few days). They are wonderful again – slightly drier and more crumbly, but excellent flavor and still wonderfully satisfying.
Abbie
0I LOVE these biscuits! Very satisfying on a restricted diet.
Cris W.
0Terrible! Wanted a healthier replacement for regular biscuits and these were barely edible. Really wished they were better!
Debra Bull
0I made these biscuits and they looked as good as the picture showed and tasted even better! I really enjoyed them hot with a little bit of butter! Decadent! I gave one to my husband and then had to bag the rest of the biscuits and hide them away to keep him from eating them all!
Wholesome Yum
0Hi Cris, sorry to hear that. Did you follow the recipe card exactly? The video at the bottom of the card makes a good visual guide as well.
Krisanne
0Thanks for such a great easy recipe , I made mine with Almond Meal and turned out good, also I added some Parmesan and Italian herbs and they were yum.