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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- Sour cream – This optional ingredient was a later addition from how I originally made these years ago.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)
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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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Keto Biscuits
985 Comments
Steve erlandsen
0Am getting ready to make some biscuits for supper
Vanessa Gregory
0I absolutely love these..added a sprinkling of Italian herb,parmesan and cayenne pepper on the too before baking oh and cheddar cheese in the mix. I love them,thank you so much..these will be my go to biscuits or scones as we call them.
Tamie
0I just made these and they are really delicious. I found out two years ago that I have a gluten allergy and finally got around to baking a bread product that is GF. I had one with butter and jam – delicious. Because I wasn’t sure how they would turn out, I fixed half of the recipe and taped on metric and weighed everything out. In the future I will experiment because I would like to add shredded cheddar cheese and perhaps finely chopped veggies, like spinach to add a variety to my weekly menu.
John Balogna
0This looks amazing and the possibilities are endless. I’m going to add some sweet corn extract and see if I can get something close to a corn muffin.
Jen
0Oh my goodness, absolutely fantastic!! I have been low carb for 3 1/2 years and have never found even a decent ” bread type” recipe. These are outstanding. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
John Slavik
0I always follow the directions to a tee when I try a new recipe and I wouldn’t change a thing about these. They turned out awesome. I’d eat this even if I wasn’t a diabetic.
Danielle
0These were delicious! I cooked them for a little longer than called for and they turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Portia Hargrove
0I made the biscuits the came out good. I just don’t like the almond taste.
Marilyn
0These are so good! We have a local gluten free biscuit place. Now I’ve gotten this craving for biscuits, and I was using a recipe that called for sour cream, but they were turning out just like baked dough. These are much more like regular biscuits. I did add a bit of tapioca flour, and next time I might add a bit of ground coconut, but the ground almonds work! I also added a small spoonful of honey and a pinch of salt. Thank you so much.
Pam
0I added 1 tbsp honey 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp orange zest 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 tabs orange juice then make as per recipe. Absolutely amazing.
Jodie
0I just made these and they turned out very dry. I even had my spouse read the recipe to make sure I didnt miss anything. I ended up adding an extra egg, another 1/4cup of butter and 3tbsp of water. They baked nice and stayed together good but they tasted really dry & crumbly. Any suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jodie, They shouldn’t be dry, did you use the same ingredients? Did you check the video to see what part went differently?
Sarah N.
0I was skeptical because I’m not a huge fan of almond flour, but these were AWESOME! I added 1/2 tsp of stevia and they taste just like Bisquick biscuits! Thank you for the recipe!
Michele MacDougall
0Made these on the weekend as I am doing Keto. OMG! They are fantastic and super easy to make. Thanks so much for the fantastic recipe. Passed it along to a few people who are also doing Keto and they also agreed. Just like the real thing. Will be making a batch every Saturday.
Timothy Chisholm
0Excellent! and very easy to make. I put everything in the food processor. I used half almond flour half arrow root flour. I didn’t have gluten free baking powder so I added equal amount of baking soda. I used raw butter solid. Turned out great texture and flavor were great. Will be making more. Thanks!
Marilyn
0I’m trying to reply to Timothy, not sure if I taped the right button, but do you find the solid butter gives a better texture, like when making a pie crust?
Tiffany
0OMG!! How can something so easy be so good! I used unblanched almond flour and the still came out great. I did some plain, a few with rosemary, a few with rosemary and cheddar move out the way cheddar bay! I scrambled up some eggs and veggies.. voilá breakfast for dinner in no time
Saundra
0Almost gave 4 stars bc of the overwhelming almond flavor but realized that’s exactly what this recipe is so in reality they came out perfect for almond flour biscuits. Really nice texture, might add some cheddar next time to cut the almond flavor. I used melted ghee instead of coconut oil!
Shawndra
0Can I use regular baking powder instead of gluten free?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Shawndra, Yes, any kind will work. Most are naturally gluten-free anyway but I mention it for those that need it.
Jenny
0my husband and I have been doing keto for about six weeks. I am loving it. but today I really craved pasta or rice or some kind of comfort food. so I decided to make these biscuits. and wow! they really did the trick! my husband loved them. we each had two….splurged a bit. but I will be making these often. and I am anxious to try some of your other recipes. thank you!!!
Rich
0THESE ARE GREAT! You’re so awesome! Im going to experiment with this. I’M thinking jalapeno… any suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0They are so many options, Rich! I hope you like them!
Lynn Olszewski
0Can I substitute whole wheat flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Lynn, I haven’t tried these with wheat. I’m not sure if it would work, but they would no longer be low carb, gluten-free, or paleo.