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- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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
Greg
2Just started with the almond flour. Getting used to it. But is better than wheat flour. I made 6 big biscuits with this recipe. Cooking time was 24 min in my oven. They came out just fine. I like the buttery flavor.
Lisa
1I’ve been making these from the first cookbook. Yesterday I used the site which mentioned the optional sour cream. What a game changer! Not only moister, but fluffier and more of a biscuit texture.
Rebecca
1Has anyone omitted the salt? My husband did not like the chunks of sea salt in the biscuit.
K K.
0Rebecca. I did accidentally once and they were a tad bland. I use a fine sea salt not the chunky one as likewise we do not care for a “bite of salt”. Fine salt works well. Hope this helps.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Rebecca, You shouldn’t have any chunks. Did you use a coarse sea salt? I recommend fine sea salt, so that it blends in well.
Lassie
0I thought these would be a great alternative for our family because we love bread. Not so much. We’ve tried other almond flour recipes and I think we just don’t like almond flour. Fed these to the chickens.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Sorry to hear that, Lassie! Did you use super fine blanched almond flour? Many brands are too coarse and leave a gritty texture. I also recommend adding the optional sour cream for the best texture.
Jennifer
0Came out great luv it, was moist & fluffy, used dairy free sour cream & olive oil instead of butter..
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Jennifer! Glad to hear that worked well.
Michele S Stevens
0These are the best biscuits ever! Keto or not! We love these! I do add the sour cream. Absolutely amazing! Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m so happy to hear that, Michele! Really appreciate the kind words. Enjoy!
Allison Kauffman
1I make biscuits and gravy with these and my husband eats them in the morning with jelly. They are wonderful!!
Deb
0I give this recipe 5 stars! Easy to make and perfect with sausage gravy! My family thought they were really good, too!
Wholesome Yum D
0Sausage gravy sounds perfect with these, Deb! It’s great to hear the whole family enjoyed them, too. Thanks for the five stars!
Robelyn
0My husband loves this biscuits…I’ve made this biscuits every week…healthier and clean eating ingredients. Thanks for sharing your recipes 😊!
Wholesome Yum D
0Sounds like these biscuits have earned a permanent spot in your weekly routine, Robelyn! Thank you for coming back to the recipe again and again!
Hannah Brayshaw
0Wow! Amazing recipe! I added 3 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp monkfruit granular sweetener. Made 20 smallish biscuits. Will definitely make these regularly!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you so much, Hannah! Yes, they work really well with this sweet version, too. Hope you make them again soon!
Susie
0I just made these, and they were just what I wanted. I did add an extra egg, noticed they spread a little more, (thinner batter), and I added a couple scoops of collagen peptides for a little more structure, and protein. Next time I think I’m going to add a drop or two of monk fruit sweetener, I like my biscuits a tad sweet👍. Thank you so much for the recipe 🤓, it will be my go to for cooler soup/ stew weather!
Wholesome Yum D
0I love that these will soon be your go-to, Susie! The collagen peptides are a clever addition for a little extra protein and structure, and a touch of sweetness sounds perfect.
Mandee
0Pretty good for keto
Wholesome Yum D
0Mandee, glad you gave it a try and enjoyed the results!
Paula Scott
0This recipe is great. I eat low carb to maintain my weight and keep my tummy flat. I’ve been craving biscuits. There’s nothing like a biscuit to sop up meat juice or egg yolk. These fit the bill. I like the texture and buttery flavor. Also, they’re easy.
Wholesome Yum D
0Paula, I love this! There really is nothing like a biscuit for soaking up all that goodness. And the fact that they’re easy is always a win!
Ivy
0Very good recipe! My husband loved it! He even gave me a kiss! Lol
I skipped the sour cream or coconut cream. Does the cream make them more moist? Or what does it do?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0That’s so sweet, Ivy! I’m so happy you and your husband loved these keto biscuits. Yes, the sour cream makes the biscuits more moist and tender.
Nicole
0I was really happy with these. Easy and fast. Reheated nicely. Taste great, excellent texture. Not eggy. Very fluffy and bread-like. Versatile.
Wholesome Yum D
0Thanks for the kind words, Nicole! I’m so glad they worked out well for you. Perfect for meal prep too!
Bev
0I love this recipe! It is simple, very low carb. I usually make it with the herbs and Parmesan cheese added, just some Italian seasoning. I love it warm with lot of butter or or rewarmed with cheddar cheese melted on it.
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m so glad you love it, Bev! That buttery, cheesy combo sounds so cozy and the herbs are such a great way to add flavor. Thanks for sharing how you make it your own!
Kim
0Being a diabetic and Southern lady, I’ve tried tons of low carb biscuit recipes. This is the absolute best ever!!! The taste and consistency is off the charts. They are so sturdy you can add meat or jam and they don’t crumble. Thank you so much for my final biscuit perfection recipe. Love Kim
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m so thrilled to hear that, Kim! It means a lot coming from someone who’s tried so many versions and I love that they’re sturdy enough for fillings too. Biscuit perfection is high praise!
Georgette
0I added shredded cheddar cheese in mine. These were so good I wanted to eat the whole batch fresh out of the oven. I will be making these a lot!
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m so glad you liked them, Georgette! Shredded cheddar sounds like such a tasty addition—fresh from the oven is always the hardest time to resist. 😄 Thanks for sharing what you did!
Cheryl
0I made these biscuits and they were sooooo good and buttery! I will make these again and again! 🙂
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m so glad you loved the biscuits, Cheryl! Buttery and delicious is exactly what I was going for, thrilled to hear you’ll be making them again! 🙂
Kathleen Holik
0Just love these biscuits. I added the cheddar with a bit of fresh parmesan cheese. And also the crushed bacon. And a bit of onion powder and garlic powder. They were delicious. I need to try them plain also. These make a great snack. They make you feel like you are cheating. I do believe your almond flour is the finest. Although, I always sift it several times before using it. I sometimes sift it 5 times (with the other dry ingredients). It takes a bit of extra time; but it is worth it.
Wholesome Yum D
0Kathleen, I’m so happy you loved the biscuits! Your version sounds absolutely packed with flavor. The cheese, bacon, and seasonings must’ve made them irresistible. I love that you’re taking the time to sift the almond flour multiple times too. It really does make a difference, and I’m honored you think it’s the finest!
Linda D.
0Made these biscuits with my Thanksgiving dinner today and they were very good. The sour cream made them taste great. I added a few herbs to them. Excellent recipe.
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m so glad you liked them, Linda! The sour cream really does make them so flavorful, and I bet the herbs were a delicious touch. Thanks for trying the recipe with your Thanksgiving dinner!
Cheryl
0I just made these tonight for dinner, and they taste amazing! I was skeptical, but tried them and liked them! I will be making these biscuits again! Thank you!
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m really happy to hear that, Cheryl! So glad you gave them a try even with some skepticism and even better that they won you over. Hope they become a regular at your table!
Phil Walmsley
0Great recipe! Have made it a few times and this time I added 1Tbsp of garlic powder and 1Tbsp of dried dill, came out great!
Wholesome Yum D
0Love hearing that, Phil! Your garlic and dill twist sounds super flavorful, thanks for sharing your variation!