Keto Biscuits

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• Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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.

1. Combine the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
2. 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.

3. 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!).
4. Bake until golden. Place the keto biscuits in the oven and bake until firm and golden.

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, use them for biscuits and gravy, 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:

Keto Almond Flour Bread

Almond Flour Pie Crust

Almond Flour Pancakes

Keto Almond Flour Crackers

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.