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- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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
Missy
0Delicious! I enjoyed one plain then spread a bit of strawberry jam on one for my husband and he loved it. He said they were good but a bit salty. Could I cut the salt done to 1/4 tsp and get the same consistency? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Missy! I’m glad you and your husband liked them. The salt amount is for a savory/salty biscuit, so you can definitely reduce it if you want to have them with something sweet, like jam. The consistency won’t change if you reduce the salt, since it’s such a small amount compared to the rest of the ingredients to begin with.
Dwayne McNeil
0Why when I ask for low carb bread in a bread machine do you give me biscuits?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Dwayne, I’m not sure what you mean by “ask for”, but you can make this low carb bread in a bread machine. Hope you like it!
Kelli
0How many biscuits does this recipe make?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Kelli, It depends how big you make them but with the cookie scoop I got 12.
Faye
0I can only ever make about 6-8 biscuits with this recipe. The one time I made 8, they were tiny! They are delicious though! I love them!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Faye, The number of biscuits will depend on the size you make them. I’m glad you like them!
Crystal
0Loved them! Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy to hear that, Crystal!
Mike Stephenson
0Is per serving 1 biscuit?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Mike, Yes, it is!
Joan Erickson
0Absolutely the BEST almond flour biscuit ANYWHERE!!
You just made our low carb life DELICIOUS!! They go from biscuits to shortcake in a heartbeat!
Thank you!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you so much, Joan!
Shelly
0Has anyone had any luck with using any type of egg substitute? I seem to have light egg allergies so I’m trying to avoid eggs but I’ve used this recipe before and loved it with eggs. I would love to find a way to use this recipe with an egg substitute .
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Shelly, I haven’t tried that yet. It might work with these. Please let me know how it goes if you try!
Rebecca
0I’m sorry but the biscuits tasted dry and insipid.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Rebecca, Sorry that they were not what you expected. It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you or hearing specifics. Check the video on the recipe card – did one of your steps look different? This is also a “basic” recipe that can easily be modified to add herbs or spices for different flavors.
Shani
0Has anyone tried making these with avocado oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Shani, I have not but it would probably work.
Jude Mathers
0Has anyone made these into a sweeter version with stevia? Wondering whether to try it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jude, I have not. Let me know how it goes if you try. If you do, I’d recommend a concentrated stevia (not a stevia blend with filler), so that the consistency of the batter stays the same.
Joshua
0In the nutritional information is says there is 1g of sugar, just curious, where are you getting that from? If this is correct, then I am not counting some sugar that I should be.
-Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Joshua, Almonds do contain a tiny bit of natural sugar so it’s coming from that.
Stacia
0Excellent! Definitely not light and fluffy like traditional biscuits, but very full of flavor. My main complaint is I want 2 or 3 which is not possible on my diet due to high fat content.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am happy you liked them, Stacia! Please come back soon!
Claudia
0Hi ! Can I use a blend of flours? All I have is coconut and macadamia flour. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Claudia, You can just use the macadamia flour instead of the almond flour. Don’t add any coconut flour, that would be too dry for this recipe.
Darleen
0Can I substitute coconut flour for almond flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Darleen, No, sorry. I’m working on a different recipe for coconut flour biscuits, so if you join the newsletter you’ll be notified once it’s ready!
Teresa Barat
0Lovely recipe, but please don’t suggest ghee for non dairy because ghee is made from milk fat. Teresa
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Teresa, You are absolutely right. I offer both ghee and coconut oil as options depending on dietary needs. Some people who are lactose-intolerant are able to tolerate ghee since the milk proteins are removed. Others are not, and they can use coconut oil. Feel free to use what works for you!
Holly
0I thought the fat count of 15 grams was high .. so I entered the recipe in My Fitness Pal and for 1 biscuit I think it was 8.7 grams and the calorie count was different too ? Yikes I’m confused
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Holly, My nutrition info comes straight from the USDA Food Database, which is more reliable than online calculators that can have submissions from anyone. It will vary a bit based on the brand you have, but not quite by that much. Most likely one of the ingredients had the incorrect amounts listed. You can check the nutrition info I use for individual ingredients in my low carb food list, which has data from the USDA.
Barbara
0These biscuits are truly delicious. My family LOVE them.
I make them with salted butter, so they are actually only 4 ingredients!
I also experimented and added 1/2 cup grated old cheddar cheese to the batter. Oh my goodness, sooo yummy!
Thank you so much for this life-changing recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy you loved them! Have a great day, Barbara!
Toni
0Thank you so much for this easy and delicious recipe!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0You are so welcome, Toni! Have a great day!
Sara Elizabeth Feavearyear
0Done this recipe with whole almonds I blended and butter Delicious
The got a bag of organic blanched almond fine flour and used coconut butter totally different but Delicious
Thank you so much for this easy and irresistible recipe
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy you liked it, Sara!