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- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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
Socorro Brown
0My biscuits did not rise. Looked more like a puffy cookie. I followed the directions.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0Well…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
0I am so happy to hear that, Natalie! Thanks for stopping by!
Lauren
0These 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
0Hi Lauren! Most people don’t count salt as an ingredient 🙂 I hope you like them! Thanks for stopping by!
Carolyn P.
0I made these for breakfast and they were great! I can’t wait to experiment with various add ins and spices.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Carolyn! I am so happy you liked them! Have fun with the additions 🙂
Shae Lynn
0Made 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
0I am so happy you liked them and I love all of your varieties, Shae!
Kat
0These 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
0I am happy you liked them, Kat!
Becky D
0I just made these and added a little garlic wow I’m really impressed these are awesome !!! Thanks for the recipe !!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy you liked them, Becky!
Gloria
0Can you freeze these?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Gloria, Yes, definitely! I do it all the time.
Michelle
0How many biscuits does the recipe give?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Michelle! The recipe makes 12 biscuits. I hope you like them!
Maureen Whale
0What is the difference between almond flour and ground almonds?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0Super 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
0Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I’m glad the video was helpful. Enjoy the biscuits!
normitten
0Super yummy and easy to bake. Ten points!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you so much, enjoy!
Jerry
0So, 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
0Hi 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
0Hello 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
0Hi Silvia, Thank you so much! The cheesy version sounds delicious.
Holly
0I’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
0Hi Holly, Thank you for those tips! I like the flattened versions to use as bread, too.
Nancy
0Are your recipes available on Lifesum or Myfitnesspal? I have been using lifesum lately. Very helpul to keep track of my macros
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0Hi, I’m on the keto diet, similar to Paleo. Can I just use regular baking powder instead of GF?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi 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
0Is it 164 cal per biscuit? 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Gigi, Yes, The nutrition info is per biscuit. They are very filling, too.
Allie
0I 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
0Glad you were still able to use it! Hope you like it better next time. 🙂
Marsha
0These are so good and easy!! I’ve added some cream cheese to the recipe a couple times which worked great.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Marsha!