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- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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
Jackie
0Stumbled across your website this week and thought these sounded great so I’ve just given them a try. They are unbelievably simple and *so* delicious! As it was my first attempt I just made half the quantity and added half a cup of grated cheese, half a teaspoon of paprika and sprinkled a little cheese on top and they turned out brilliantly. I know I’ll be making them regularly from now on, especially as my partner is diabetic and has to watch the carbs – he thought they were delicious too! Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to trying out some of your other recipes – so many great ones to choose from!! 😀
Alicia
0These were really good. JUST what I needed this am, ate them with sausage and eggs for breakfast. Mine were a tad sweet, but I didn’t have blanched almond flour so maybe that’s why?
Either way, THANKS for saving my diet!!!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Alicia, I’m so glad you enjoyed these! Almonds can naturally be a bit sweet. The most flavor neutral almond flour is blanched and super fine ground like this one.
Amber
0Made these biscuits & they are so good and easy to make! I always use wholesome yum for all my low carb recipies, and love my wholesome yum easy keto cookbook too! Will forever recommend your recipies to all my keto friends! Thanks for making low carb so easy and yummy Maya!
(Also can’t wait for you to be able to roll out an ad free website!)
Chook
0AMAZING! I used a Chia Egg and it was perfect. I topped some with greek yogurt and fresh organic berries for a healthy short cake. For the others I put vegan cheese and sausage in between for a hearty breakfast. These will become a staple!
Erin
0This has become a staple in our house -quick, easy and delicious. So happy to have found this as my son cannot have grains making “bread” products a challange.
JACKI L FISHER
0Lovely surprise! Delicious! Easy to make.
Thank you for sharing all your recipes. They have made managing my Type 1 diabetes much easier.
Tausha Lunsford
0Hi I just got your recipe and will be trying it in a couple days. I just started a somewhat keto lifestyle way of eating although.I do eat fruit and I have loved to learn how to make keto friendly recipes I started last friday and since then I have lost 6 pounds. For me this isnt a diet but a lifestyle change. I dont eat any Processed food any longer or sweets or bread or pasta other than what I can make that is keto friendly
Jill
0Really like your recipes but the ads are so over the top – hard to navigate and very irritating. I quickly rush through your hard work and get to the recipe because of this- sorry 🙁
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Jill, Thanks for your feedback. Ads keep the Wholesome Yum website running and allow me to develop recipes that readers like you can access absolutely free. However, you may be interested in Wholesome Yum Plus, which includes an ad-free version of the website, along with other perks.
Gail
0Awesome recipe. I use everything but the bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s and add rosemary. Thanks for the recipe.
Leticia
0Thank you for sharing this recipe. I was worried because I used Aldi’s almond flour and I didn’t have baking powder. I used sour cream, and I used plant based butter spread. Just to have as little lactose as possible. No salt, just a pinch of garlic salt. And SUCCESSFULLY they are great!!! Love the texture, flavor and consistency. Thanks
Beatriz
0The texture is perfect and it looks great, but sadly I didn’t know I couldn’t use baking soda instead of baking powder, found out after it was done and tasted very weird. Don’t make the same mistake I did!!
Shari
0Wow! I love your website and I have made many of your recipes and they never disappoint. But this is a game changer! So easy and delicious. Even my carb loving son liked them. I sybarites buttermilk for one of the eggs and added some cheddar cheese. Delicious
Missy Michaels
0These were so quick to prepare and they are delicious, I have been missing bread after going mostly gluten free in 2017 due to health challenges. I love these biscuits and I always have these ingredients on hand so I will be baking these again and again. I used the coconut oil substitute that you included instead of butter. My son loves them too!
Katie
0These biscuits are pretty delicious. Mine turned out quite crumbly, so I wouldn’t recommend forming sandwiches. FYI!
Cathy Urquhart
0Absolutely delicious. I’m in quarantine at home and took a look in my pantry to see what I had a what could I make with it. Almond flour is what I typed into Google and your recipe showed up. I just made these and ate the first one hot with melted butter. OMG they are good. They will be the perfect accompaniment to the homemade chicken soup I just made. Thank you for a simple and delicious recipe.
J L Mitch
0I’ve been baking these biscuits since I found this recipe a year ago; my husband loves them just as much as a buttermilk biscuit from scratch. I get 6 large biscuits out of the mix; they are best fresh though.
Kitt
0Hi, I have made this in the past and love this recipe, but now I am doing keto and my gluten free flour (bobs red mill 1 to 1) has a LOT of carbs. Is it possible to use ALL almond flour and no gluten free flour to minimize the carbs? If I use my GF flour I think the nutrition info on my batch would be more than 2 net carbs.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Kitt, This recipe doesn’t call for any Gluten Free flour blends, it is all almond flour. I hope you decide to give them a try!
Kitt
0Haha omg, I glanced real quick at the ingredient list and saw the gluten free baking powder and read it as gf flour! Ok wonderful! Yes, I have given these a try a few times- my boyfriend and I love them! I am vegan so instead of egg I use flax eggs, and it still turns out great! And I use melted Miyokos vegan butter. I’ll have to try with coconut oil sometime 🙂 Thank you!
Benita Stoney
0You say use ghee for a dairy free version. Ghee is clarified butter.
April
0Ghee is considered non-dairy because all of the milk solids have been removed. It is not vegan though.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Benita, If you cannot consume any dairy (and not simply following a paleo lifestyle) use coconut oil for a completely dairy-free version of these biscuits. I hope this helps.
Dani
0Hi! Excited to try this. Could i substitute the sea salt for pink himalayan salt, if so what measurement do you suggest?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Dani, Yes these are interchangeable in the same amounts.
Dani
0Tried the recipe… it’s a keeper! Biscuits were perfect for morning breakfast. Did swap out the sea salt for just a pinch of himalayan salt. Thank you!
Alexandra
0I tried to make these biscuits big enough to put turkey sausage in the middle and this recipe only made 5 biscuits and they are still kinda small. Plus they are a little too crumbly when I cut them in half.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Alexandra, Sorry these were too crumbly for sandwiches. I made them smaller and got 12 biscuits from the dough, so I didn’t experiment with making sandwiches with them. If you are looking to create a breakfast sandwich, try making chaffles. They are quite sturdy and hold things like breakfast sausage quite well.
Jen
0Amazing recipe!! I added a little bit of sour cream to the mixture and it turned out great!
Brandie
0Mine were a bit dry and I made try adding sour cream to moisten them up a bit! Thanks for the idea! I am southern and it is going to take some time for me to adjust from our buttermilk biscuits to these but I am going to try my best!