Low carb biscuits go perfectly with soup, salad, or as part of a gluten-free breakfast sandwich. These cheesy, grain-free drop biscuits are light, fluffy, and oh so delicious. Only 3g net carbs per biscuit!
See that soapbox right over there? Yeah, that one, with the word exercise emblazoned all over it. Pull it over here a minute, would ya? I need to step up on it for a while. Oh boy, I see you rolling your eyes, thinking I am going to get all lecture-y about physical activity. And I am.
But this is a blog and you are free to let your eyes glaze over and skip to the low carb biscuits recipe and ignore every word I say. Still, I rather suggest you don’t. I am not lecturing you for the good of my own health, my friends. I am lecturing you for the good of YOUR health.
How To Make Low Carb Biscuits
If you are a regular reader of this blog, chances are your health is important to you. After all, you’ve taken the time to search out low carb, gluten-free recipes, so you must have a reason. Whether that reason is weight loss, blood sugar control or just a general sense that all those carbs and sugars aren’t very good for you, you’ve been thinking about it. And that’s great. That’s more than great, actually. It may have taken you decades to get here, to the point where you take your health seriously enough to consider every bite you put into your mouth. So I am very, very proud of you. But if you aren’t getting out there and moving around, getting your heart rate up at least a few times a week, you aren’t doing yourself any favours.
Healthy eating is only one pillar of good health; exercise is another critical pillar. There’s a third pillar that encompasses rest and relaxation, but that’s a soapbox lecture for another day. Without all three pillars holding up your house, you really don’t have a very strong foundation. Reducing your sugars and carbs and getting more vegetables and nutrients is really an amazing and productive step toward a healthier existence. But our bodies were designed to move about frequently and sometimes intensely. They get stronger and stronger the more we move, our muscles get bigger, our bones stronger, our hearts more efficient at pumping blood. Everything gets healthier from all that movement, from our skin to our hair to our emotional well-being. It’s truly remarkable. And it’s something you don’t want to miss out on.
When I applied to join the Cabot Fit Team, I said I would do my best to encourage my readers to embrace not only healthy eating, but exercise too. I know many of you are already very physically active. And I also know that some of you have health constraints that keep you from being as active as you would like to be. So I urge those of you that are able-bodied but think you simply don’t have the time to think again. Short bursts of intense exercise are just as good, and possibly better, than long stretches of moderate activity, so even 10 to 20 minutes a day can help.
And I am delighted that a company (or rather a co-op) such as Cabot Creamery is interested in inspiring its consumers to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle. That is, after all, the purpose of the Cabot Fit Team. As low carbers, we already know that full fat cheese and dairy is part of a healthy lifestyle, but I am sure Cabot has an uphill battle sometimes with the Low Fat crowd. Still, they have a huge supporter in me and always have. It’s rare that I don’t have some Cabot products in my fridge, because living in New England, they are everywhere. And they are delicious.
Drop Biscuits from Scratch
This is my family’s favourite drop biscuit recipe. I’ve been experimenting for a while with low carb biscuits, and I’ve found that a mixture of coconut flour and almond flour works best. And sour cream gives them a great consistency and moisture content. And then cheese…lots and lots of good sharp Cheddar cheese. I love to use the Cabot Private Stock Cheddar, but it’s also good with some of the flavoured Cheddars like Horseradish or Chipotle. You can also add some fresh chopped herbs for your own flavour additions. These cheesy low carb biscuits are quick and easy to make, and they make great sandwiches. You could make Cucina Bella’s Ham, Egg, and Brie Breakfast Sandwiches, or top them with my Homemade Maple Sage Breakfast Sausages.
Cheesy Low Carb Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided (I recommend Cabot Private Stock)
- 4 large eggs OR 3 large egg whites and 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt I recommend Cabot full fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup of the shredded Cheddar.
- Stir in eggs, sour cream and melted butter until well combined.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. These are very filling and they spread and rise so make the mounds smallish. You should get 10 to 12 biscuits.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar.
- Bake 20 to 23 minutes, until firm to the touch and cheese is just starting to brown.
- Remove and let cool 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Beautiful biscuits, Carolyn! Excellent for sandwiches. Great talk about exercise, too. (I wouldn’t call it a lecture.) Thanks for sharing and happy Friday!
Becky Leach says
Yeah I’d like to make a comment. Hit print!! you’ll get 10-12 pages of people’s comments before you get the recipe… snarling*
Carolyn says
Hi Becky…I am sorry. Did you mean that for me? When you hit print in my Ziplist recipe, you are getting all the comments too? Does a print preview come up? I am not at home so I can’t actually test out printing it, but when I hit print, I get a preview that is the recipe only. I will try when I get home and if comments are printing too, I will have my web manager check it out.
In future, it would be nice if you alerted me without getting angry. It’s not like I intended this to be the case and I don’t always know the issues that are happening with my blog. I do my best to help people out as much as possible. Thanks.
Melanie E. says
It worked fine for me!
dave says
Wow I can’t believe how rude Becky is. It is unreal that someone would come to a free site and complain about anything at all let alone the print process. A word to the wise- just cut and paste in the future and that will never happen again on any site-Thank you for all your hard, and free to us work, it is appreciated believe it or not. One quick comment on the biscuits. I made them the other night and they were great but I think next time I will substitute whey protein powder for the coconut flour. Any suggestions on the replacement amount to use. I loved everything about your recipe except the coconut background flavor, my wife however loved them as is.
Carolyn says
YOu may want to add some more almond flour along with the whey, since coconut flour is so absorbent. I’d aim for 1 cup of almond and 1/2 cups whey. I really can’t say how that will work out, though, since I haven’t tested it myself. YOu can keep adding almond until you think the dough is the right consistency. You could also use one of my scone recipes as a guide for biscuits and add some whey to those. That might work even better.
Emily says
Also having a good understanding of how to use a computer/internet before complaining would be a good start.
Joan says
Hahaha!!!
Cindy says
Um. How about you learn to work ypur printer, and then try selecting that which you want to print? Every printer has a “selection” option for printing. Dont blame someone else for your own ignorance.
caca says
You are very rude old lady
Barbara says
I copy and past into WORD..
Mary says
I tried that with this recipe and for some reason it would not work (worked fine with a different recipe I tried). I did not have any problems prining it. You can always select “Print current page” for just the recipe to print.
Carmen says
That is your printer setup, not a problem with the website. You need to set up your print preview and choose the pages you want to print.
Carol Ann says
You could copy and paste to a bank sheet on Text maker, or similar then print.
Colleen Handley says
Just scroll down to the full recipe and push the print button…easy peasy!
Toni Barnett says
I didn’t. (Snarling back.)
Vivian says
My mix came out soupy. I even let it sit to see if the coconut flour would absorb some of the liquid. I ended up dropping 6 thin biscuits and the rest went into muffin tins. Any ideas?
Carolyn says
Could be the brand of coconut flour. what did you use?
gremlin says
I made this tonight for the first time, and had the same problem with very wet dough, and the result looked more like pancakes than biscuits.
I used Bob’s Red Mill coconut flour. After thinking about it for a while, I suspect the problem was my sour cream. If Greek yogurt is a reasonable substitution then my guess is that a very stiff sour cream is required, rather than the wetter/’softer’ texture of my usual brand.
If I make it again later, I’ll try to remember to come back with an update.
Carolyn says
You may be onto something. I purchase full fat, very thick sour cream. I like Nancy’s.
Monica says
Oooooh! I love cheddar. I just bought a brick of 3 Year Cheddar (also Cabot) from Costco and it just melts in my mouth. Clearly, it was fate that you posted this recipe. The cheese gods want me to make it. I don’t, however, love exercise and that’s something I need to work on.
Carolyn says
Monica, I didn’t love exercise before either. Now I do. You just have to keep at it and you will, I promise.
Regan @ Cabot Creamery says
Totally agree. Even as a dietitian, I never overlook the importance fitness plays in health and well-being.
And I hope you know… we’re all thrilled to have you on the CabotFit Team!
Carolyn says
Thanks!
Katharine says
YUM-O!!
Barbara says
This looks amazing. I really do not care for sharp cheese. But is this something where it’s flavor is tempered by being a part of a recipe?
Courtney says
Is it possible to use all Almond Flour??? I’m allergic to coconut 🙁 I would love to be able to make this biscuit!
Carolyn says
If it’s all almond, you need to cut down on the eggs. Actually, to make the same amount (since cococonut flour is so absorbent), I’d go with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of almond and 3 eggs. I’d also cut down on the sour cream, maybe 1/2 cup.
Courtney says
Thanks for the info Carolyn!!! These are on my must have list soon 🙂
Melanie E. says
Very excited about this recipe! I bet by adding parsley flakes you have a good copycat of the Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster !
Carolyn says
I have never had the Cheddar Bay biscuits but I bet you’re right.
Jeanette says
These look fantastic Carolyn – love how these use coconut flour!
galatians 2:20 says
if I was to use the all almond flour recipe above, how many carbs per biscuit, would we end up with, more of less? thanks, I really like your recipes, they encourage me to stay low carb!
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry says
I CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THESE! I’M SHOUTING BECAUSE I’M SO EXCITED! Less excited about exercising, but I do need to get off my blogging butt and get out more. It’s a fact, and I’m going to dust off my kettlebells and get started right away. Thanks for the pep talk!!!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Nicely said, I kinda feel inspired after reading this and you didnt even shout at me 🙂
Carolyn says
I would never shout at you, my dear! 🙂
The Café Sucré Farine says
I think most anything with Cabot cheese would be wonderful but these look even better than wonderful. I don’t think they would get past the hot-out-of-the-oven stage at my house 🙂
Jodi @ LiveFabuLESS.com says
If I were to use only coconut flour (as I’m allergic to almonds), how would I have to adjust the recipe? Thanks in advance, these look AHmazing.
Carolyn says
Hi. If you just want coconut flour, you should follow a recipe more like this one —> http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/coconut-flour-cheddar-drop-biscuits That should get you similar results. I just personally don’t like it as much with all coconut flour.
Katie | HealthySeasonalRecipes says
Carolyn, You are so right about having all three pillars. I can’t wait to hear about the rest and relaxation, as that allowing myself to relax can be hard for me sometimes:) I love this idea to make a savory biscuit with coconut and almond flour. The Private Stock Cheddar is so good! I am sure these are amazing.
Kim says
Mmmm, Cabot cheese… my favourite!! I have trouble digesting full-fat dairy, so I would use some delicious Cabot Light Sharp Cheddar for these and make a couple other lower-fat substitutions.
I saw someone above me mention that these could be an imitation of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits. That was my first thought when I saw this recipe, too. Can’t wait to try!
julie says
I made these today – YAY! And they are YUMMY. Mine came out slightly flatter and more brown than yours. I baked 20 minutes – that might be a little too long for my oven. Anyway, they seemed to be more dry, as well – I guess more crumbly than I expected. Maybe I didn’t use enough moisture or had a little too much absorbent coconut flour? Still, HOLY COW, the house smelled heavenly while they were baking. I ate one for breakfast along with bacon. I think next time we go to Red Lobster, I’m going to “smuggle” one in so I can enjoy cheddar biscuits along with everyone else!
Next time I make these, I’m going to add some sweetener instead of garlic powder, and add some fruit, so I can have a scone-like treat for breakfasts!
Carolyn says
It may be the coconut flour…what kind did you use?
julie says
I have “Coconut Secret” Raw Coconut Flour. The label has “Pareve” on it – I guess that’s the mfr…..and distributed by Leslie’s Organics. It says “made from unheated coconut, 40% dietary fiber, 100% organic, Gluten-Free, GMO-Free…” etc. There were other brands on the shelf – I don’t remember why I picked this one.
I tried the low-carb corndogs I found on somebody’s blog – maybe Maria’s – but my “crust” didn’t hold together well at all – not like the crust in the picture. You may be right! Maybe I got El Cheapo coconut flour.
Carolyn says
I don’t know if it’s cheap or not, but it’s possible that the raw process makes it more or less absorbent than other brands. So I would hold back on some of the more liquid-y items for these recipes. In this case, hold back about 1/4 cup of the sour cream.
Susan says
Just FYI, pareve is an indication to those who keep kosher that the product is neither meat nor dairy and can be used in either meal (those keeping kosher do not mix meat and dairy).
Bindi says
Hi Carolyn,
I love your recipes! They really help a T2 diabetic like me. My question was what can I use instead of eggs in 1) savory 2)sweet recipes? I’m a lacto-veg so dairy products are fine. Thx.
Carolyn says
Try flax seed and water. I can’t remember the exact amounts for “flax eggs” but I think it’s 1 tbps flax seed meal and 2 or 3 tbsp water.
Melanie says
Yes, you mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. (I only had 3 eggs in the house–horror!–and had to do this for the last egg.) I let it sit in a bowl for a little bit to it could gel together, and then put it in. Worked great!
My husband ate three with his dinner, and then he ate two more before bed! I liked them, too!
Bindi says
Thx for the quick reply…I have tried flax eggs and there always seems to be some sort of an unpleasant taste to it. I have used the darker colored one. Maybe I’ll try the lighter one and see if that helps.
Bindi says
Hey Carolyn,
So I finally tried this recipe after months of ogling your cheddar biscuit pics. I used a combo of flax and chia for the eggs. Other than that, I used the recipe exactly as is. I baked for 25 minutes and the biscuits got a nice crust and bottom. I felt like they were too soft in the middle…I’m not sure if it is raw or just soft. Any suggestions what could have been the problem or are they supposed to have a slight mushy feel? Thanks.
Carolyn says
No, they are not supposed to be mushy but I suspect it’s the flax/chia eggs that contributed to that issue. Coconut flour really requires real eggs to get a good consistency.
Becca says
I made these today and they came out great, perfect for supping up egg yolk 🙂 I added some dried chives for a bit of color. How do you suggest storing them and how long do they keep? Thanks!
Andrea says
Thank you for this recipe. I made brisket and was looking for something to make as a side and these were perfect. Very easy to make and ingredients I usually have on hand. I try to keep the amount of almond flour I eat down, and the addition of the coconut flour is great.
Katy says
So…I’m thinking about making chicken and dumplings with these. I’m not a gourmet chef with regular food, let alone low-carb versions, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work…what do you think?
Carolyn says
It has enough egg to hold together, I think. Try it and let me know what happens!!!
Katy says
I sure will!
Mary says
I tried it for dumplings for chicken and dumplings. It failed epically , but I kept some of the dough and baked them as biscuits and they were delicious. Next batch of chicken and dumplings, I will bake the biscuits first, then drop them in. I think that would be better.
Carolyn says
That’s a great idea!
Jenna says
Like your idea to go half/half with the almond and coconut flour. I tried baking something similar yesterday with just the almond flour and found it bore too much of a resemblance to a savoury sort of marzipan.
Debra Schramm says
I made these tonight. They did not rise or spread and were dry.
Susan Hayes says
I think these are my husband’s favorite low carb bread. Tonight he asked me again, with a tone of wonder, “Really, there’s no wheat in these? None at all.”
Carolyn says
That’s fabulous. I love that it’s so hard to believe anything wheat-free can be good! 🙂
Beth says
I made these tonight and sadly, did not care for them so much. I like many other recipes I’ve made from your site and am grateful for all the time and effort you put into them. I have another biscuit recipe I much prefer, found here:
http://carbwars.blogspot.com/2013/03/gluten-free-yogurt-biscuits.html
I might try the ones above with some sharp cheddar and garlic powder and see how they turn out. I’ve also made those with all sour cream instead of Greek yogurt and they are very good.
Best wishes and happy 2014!
Carolyn says
I am surprised. Everyone I know loves them. But to each his own, as always!
Pamela says
Okay so I made these this morning and the taste is wonderful- I used inch squares of Colby jack and skate powder in 6 and did 4 plain so I can try them sweet. As I said the taste is great but then there is a dryness and kind of sticks going down your throat. I use 2/3 full fat sour cream and 1/3 full fat Greek yogurt (Fage) I am using raw coconut flour (not cheap) and this may be the issue. I can’t say for sure they look moist and feel moist and even all leaving an imprint on the parchment paper that is damp and when you first eat them they are moist but then it’s like that coconut flour taste or texture dries them out while chewing… maybe more fat would help? I don’t know. I slathered on a helping of jalapeno cream cheese and that was phenomenal but with just butter was not enough to mask the dryness. Oh and they are super filling I am full and I ate half of one. Anyway all these recipes are fantastic I am sure it is just the different ingredients used that may change the texture. Happy 2014!
Carolyn says
Huh, that is interesting. I do think coconut flour has a mouth feel that is dry-ish. Perhaps because it is SO absorbent, it feels like it dries out our mouths. But they shouldn’t feel/taste that dry, and every coconut flour brand is a bit different. So in your version, I would either try an extra egg or more oil. Sorry about that!
Debbie says
I made these tonight to go with some soup. They were delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
mandy says
I just found you and am so glad I did. I was recently diagnosed with prediabeties. I also have high colesterol. I started atkinsnot too long ago, but am afraid of their prepackaged foods. I want to get healthier using more whole foods w.o. added chemicals. Your recipes seem helpful and family friendly. Thanks so much.
Carolyn says
Glad you find my recipes helpful, Mandy!
Jayme says
These are so good! I made them to go with your tomato soup recipe. Delish! Thanks for posting such great, easy to make recipes.
Destiny says
I wonder if adding a little garlic salt to the tops of these before baking – would give them that “red lobster” cheddar garlic taste….. hmmmmmm 🙂
Jamie says
I have seen copycat recipes for the Red Lobster biscuits, and I believe the trick to getting that taste is after baking to brush them with melted butter & then sprinkle the tops with garlic salt. Hope this helps!
TJ says
JUST made these..still warm on my plate! I didn’t have butter on hand, so I used some oil instead and I added extra garlic and cheese to make sure I didnt taste any coconut flour. CAME OUT AMAZING! Can’t wait to try it with butter. As it is, they are awesomely fluffy with a crispy sort of exterior..we are huge garlic fans, so the extra garlic hits the spot. Thank you for this recipe. It is a keeper 🙂
Carolyn says
So glad you liked them!
Misty says
Another amazing recipe from you. I loved these. I baked in a muffin pan and got 12.
joanie says
DO NOT wait to make these. They are wonderful!! I made them exactly to recipe (as I always do a recipe for the first time) and will not change a thing. I made little mini biscuits (about 22). They are great just plain. For lunch I’ve sliced a biscuit and put a little sausage patty on it with some chipotle mayo and woohoo – sooo good!
If you are selling your house or having company and want the house to smell good, this is the recipe to use. 🙂
Carolyn says
Wow! Now that’s high praise! 🙂
Shirley Kemper says
I just made these for the first time getting 25 using my medium cookie scoop. Now I must try them with sausage because you made it sound quite scrumptious!
Mindy says
Hi Carolyn, I made these tonight but they didn’t look quite like yours. They came out flat, just didn’t have that lumpy nice top like yours just flat and smooth,although they weren’t horrible tasting I do want them to come out like yours. I used Bob’s almond flour(waiting for my honeyville to get here!) “Coconut Secret” raw coconut flour and full fat natural sour cream. I’ve never used coconut flour before and just picked one. Perhaps that was the issue?? Any input would be appreciated! I LOVE your blog and can’t wait for my swerve to get here so I can try your amazing recipes!
Mindy says
Actually the more I think about it,I wonder if there was too much moisture? I’ve made a similar bisquik bisquit and when dropping them off the spoon they were a bit sticky and hard to get off and these were more rnmy, just a though! Maybe add more almond flour next time??
Carolyn says
Hi Mindy. I’ve never used coconut secret, I always use Bob’s coconut flour. And yes, you’re correct, it sounds like your biscuits had way too much moisture, so I assume it was the coconut flour. To counteract that, if you are going to use that brand of coconut flour, add a few tbsp more to the recipe until it’s thicker. Thick enough that you have to really push it off the spoon to drop it onto the baking sheet. Does that make sense?
Mindy says
Hi Carolyn, Thanks for your quick response! I think that makes complete sense. After my first post I put even more thought in it and figured the batter should have been thicker. I will switch to Bob’s next time I need it. Do you think I could just add more almond flour? My husband is not a fan of coconut but I don’t let him know I use it. Thanks again!
Carolyn says
Sure, go ahead and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more almond flour. Start with 1/4 cup and then see how thick the batter is after that.
Margie says
Just a thought how old is your baking powder?
Tammy says
Hi! Love your recipes. This one unfortunately wasn’t a hit with me and my family. The coconut flour is too strong. Without telling my daughter what was in it, she said it tasted like “a garlicy almond joy”, haha! Not really the flavor I was hoping for. I probably won’t make any more of this recipe, but look forward trying other ones from you in the future. Thanks for sharing your creations!
Carolyn says
Curious what brand of coconut flour you used…
Tammy says
Hi Carolyn. I used Bob’s Red Mill Organic Coconut Flour.
Carolyn says
Yes, that’s what I use too. I guess maybe your family is just more sensitive to coconut flavour! 🙂
Trisha says
These were great even my husband liked them!
a_lippard says
I made these today and they were fantastic! I did not have enough sour cream so I added cream cheese to make up the difference. They were fluffy and light and cheesy and smelled heavenly. I made them at night so I could have one in the morning and woke the house up with the smell. My daughter wanted one right then. When they started getting crumbly, I split them in half, put a little bit of low carb spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperonis and made mini pizzas. Talking about good!! It was the best pizza I have had in a long time with any low carb recipe. I am making them again today with just the sour cream and making different sizes for sandwiches, pizzas, and biscuits. Thank you for sharing and all your hard work!
Carolyn says
I’ve made them into mini pizzas for my kids too!
Erin Austin says
I just made these and they smelled delicious while baking. I exchanged Jack cheese for Cheddar and used Greek yogurt. They are even better than I expected! Great idea above to use for pizza. I may try as a deep dish later this week. Thank you so much for perfecting and sharing these recipes!
Debbie says
Love these biscuits! Good anytime of day and so many possibilities. Thanks for all your amazing recipes.
Bren says
These are amazing!!! I have been LC for 7 months now and I think this is my favorite recipe yet. I added diced (pickled) jalapenos to mine and was so excited to see that they were sturdy enough to be used for breakfast sandwiches. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thank you for doing what you do!
Carolyn says
I love Jalapeños in these too!
Carolyn says
Hi…
to add to other’s comments about there’s coming out flat and smooth, mine did too. I used all almond flour and adjusted the recipe as I saw suggested in the comments, 3 eggs, 2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup sour cream and my batter was also quite thin. So I don’t think it’s someones brand or type of coconut flour…if anything the coconut flour would prob keep them dryer. I will be trying these again with either more almond flour or less sour cream…which do you think? or maybe less butter?
haven’t tasted them yet…they’re still in the oven 😉
Carolyn says
so 35 mins later and they are still a little soft. I ground my own almond flour/meal so it’s pretty heavy. I wonder if this adds moisture and I should reduce some liquids. I also would like to reduce the salt but that’s just my preference. Is there a way to fix this or do I need the coconut flour?
Carolyn says
Yes, I would definitely say it’s the almond meal here. Are you subbing all almond meal for the coconut flour too, because that’s a huge issue. Coconut flour is so absorbent so it would change everything if you aren’t using it.
Carolyn says
I took info from a previous poster who asked about using all almond flour and you did suggest trying 1.5 to 2 cups almond flour, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream because the almond flour isn’t as absorbent. I was just trying it out because I didn’t have coconut flour. Guess it doesn’t work so well. Either way they taste yummy! I’m currently having an egg, spinach and ham sandwich with them for dinner. I will def try them again with coconut flour 🙂 I would prob like that cause it may make them lighter…the almond meal can be very heavy.
Carolyn says
Oh okay, now I understand. But you were using your own homemade almond meal too, right? Which is never going to be as fine as something like Honeyville.
Carolyn says
That is exactly right Carolyn. I’ve been trying to use my own almond meal because I thought it was cheaper but the texture is definitely grainy and I still get little bits of almonds in it because my bullet blender can’t pulvarize them like I would want. I was thinking I should’ve put my last initial cause all those Carolyn’s would be confusing if someone was trying to figure out who wrote what haha.
oh and good talk about excercise. Recently started excercising regularly and still hate it but i’m hoping it will grow on me.
Carolyn says
Almond meal can work really well for some muffins and such, even as grainy as it is. But if you want a better texture, it’s worth the money to purchase a good brand like Honeyville, IMO. I have used Bob’s in these biscuits and it works well too, even though it’s not as finely ground as Honeyville.
Carolyn says
From your other comment, I think you aren’t using any coconut flour at all? Because that’s a big problem if that’s the case…
LM says
These were ok. They were very pretty with good texture but ynfortubatley they are extremely bland. I used full fat Greek yogurt. I got about 2 dozen biscuits. After the first dozen came out I added more cheese to the second half, which improved it a little. These are wonderfully light and rise well. I will make again with about double the cheese, plus add some onion, chives, paprika, use fresh garlic for better flavor, maybe use powdered ranch dip mix instead of the salt.
Kathy Marie says
The only problem I found with these biscuits are restraining yourself from eating them all! I tweaked the recipe just a little bit, I used full fat greek yogurt as I didn’t have sour cream and I added 1/4 cup flax meal for some extra fiber. Also I used Hennings Basil and tomato cheddar cheese. (Made in my home state of Wisconsin, excellent cheese) Thank you for the great recipe!!! It went perfect with my roasted Tomato and Basil soup.
Ann says
I’m making these to take to a diabetic relative to add to his dinner. Have you ever frozen and reheated in the microwave for easy use. No worries if you haven’t as I’m going to experiment later this week, but wanted to ask just in case you had.
I’m also taking the peanut butter sandwich cookies which are awesome!
Carolyn says
I have frozen them and reheated. The only issue is that the cheese on top becomes less crisp and nice, but they still taste wonderful. Great for a breakfast sandwich!
Ann says
Thank you! I look forward to trying it.
Rachel says
I just made these today!!! They smell and look amazing. I think this is a great recipe because it is easy to make without too much cleanup and all the ingredients are natural. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! 🙂
Nancy says
I just made these following the directions exactly. They are pretty, rose nicely, have a good texture, look just like your picture. However, I did not care for them. The problem is me, not the biscuits. I don’t know if it is the coconut flour that I don’t like, because I have made other baked goods using coconut flour and did not like them. I am OK with flax meal, almond meal combo. I think I just don’t like coconut flour. I think it is the consistency of the biscuit once I have it in my mouth! So sad, as these look soooo good.
Carolyn says
Try replacing the coconut flour with twice the amount of almond flour or perhaps even a bit more.
Nancy says
Thanks, I’ll try that.
Nicole says
I made these biscuits this morning and they’re delicious!! They really are great for sandwiches (I’m eating one now, hehe). Thanks for the recipe.
Lynn says
I made these biscuits tonight. I used them as a topping for Paula Deans Hurry Up Chicken Pot Pie. They were ok but I am wondering if you could substitute the coconut flour for Sorghum flour and what the adjustments might be. Thank you so much for the R&D coming up with these recipes.
Carolyn says
I have no idea as I don’t use sorghum flour. But it would likely change them a lot, as coconut flour is very absorbent and requires a lot of eggs. You’d probably need to look for a recipe specifically for sorghum.
Ary says
Can I sub the sour cream with cream cheese instead?
Carolyn says
That would probably be too thick. You may need to add some water or something to the batter to get it not so dense. I’d do about 1/4 cup.
Amber says
These had a great taste but they didn’t rise. They end up more like cookies, maybe its because I used real garlic instead of powdered.
Carolyn says
No, I don’t think the powdered would be the problem. What kind of almond flour did you use?
Ann says
I make these all the time now (since June) and sometimes they are flat and never rise and sometimes they do. Same batch of ingredients w/ Honeyville AF. Mine seem to do better if I mix the wet and dry separately and then combine them. I also use an ice cream scooper to drop them.
Carolyn says
Hmmm, that’s interesting! I never have issues with them rising. But something is obviously playing with it…
Donna says
I’m an Aussie and was looking for a cheesy muffin recipe so I used this recipe (doubled) in normal and mini sized silicone muffin trays. They turned out great! I used grated pizza cheese instead of cheddar because I already had a pack handy. Then I found I only had a sprinkle of garlic powder left so I added some dried onion flakes plus some chopped spring onion/scallions, so they were cheese and onion muffins in the end. Delicious! I just had a couple for breakfast, heated in the microwave, cut in half and topped with sour cream.
Ami says
Yummmm, I just made these. I didn’t have yogurt or cream so I used cream cheese and they end up nicely. Thanks for your hard work.
Lydia says
Hi,
Huffpost has an article in their taste section where they put a soft boiled egg in a biscuit….yum. I haven’t read through all of these comments yet….but this recipe is the one I’m going to try….yay. I’ve been fantasizing about burly meat pies lately, australian, pasty’s, pot pie. Or maybe wrapped whole meal in the hand kinda thing.
🙂
Lydia
Dianne Toniolo says
carolyn, have just recently discovered your blogs and have made a few of your recipes. So far I have been successful. I can’t thank you enough for this blog and all of your fabulous recipes. I try to pin all of the ones I use so my friends can try them out too…again thanks for your hard work…
Carolyn says
Thank you, Dianne!
Sarah says
Well, these smelled really good in the oven but the taste isn’t so good. Garlic coconut just doesn’t work for me!! I shall try with all almond flour. I even added extra cheese and all I can taste is garlic and coconut.
Carolyn says
If you do all almond, add another cup or so because it doesn’t absorb the moisture the way coconut does.
Cimmaryn says
oh, my! I’ve been low curbing (not for the first time) since early April. No bread since then, though I made lc snicker doodles (mixed results) and lc chocolate (yum). I was ready to try something savory and bread-like. Oh, my gosh – these are so good! I did a little mod – a little more cheddar (ok, double), some extra garlic, and 1 1/2 tsp vital wheat Gluten.
The biscuits Did flatten some, As expected. DelIcious, fluffy, tasty goodness!
Thank you for this Recipe!
Nora says
I just made these biscuits and they are delicious! I was almost out of garlic powder, so i added a bit of onion powder. to the recipe. I haven’t had bread or biscuits in over a year, and it was hard to limit myself to two biscuits. Any reheating instructions?
Kiki says
I love these! I’ve made them three times already. They’re so buttery and smooth. I make them bigger, roughly double the size so I get 5-6 biscuits. I store them in the fridge for the week and in the mornings, I split them horizontally and eat them with sausage patties as a breakfast sandwich. So delicious! You just pop them in the microwave for a minute to reheat.
Angela says
I am making these tomorrow morning and was wondering if I’ll be able to freeze the remaining for another day? Thank you!
Carolyn says
Sure, I think they would freeze well.
Dianne says
I have frozen these and warmed them in oven to serve them. They are still yummy.
Angela says
I made them this morning and the only thing I have to say is Wow! I did add chives on it though as I love cheddar & chive combo and it turned out amazing!!! Thank you so much Carolyn, as if it wasn’t for you and your amazing recipes I would have probably given up on being healthy because to me it used to be boring, but thankfully I came across your website and everything changed for the better.
Bernadette Wheeler says
I just made these. They were so very good and unbelievably easy. There are so many possibilities, roasted garlic, sun dried tomato, jalapeño, green onion etc etc. last night I just cut one open, warmed it then put more cheese, tomato and bacon on it. Just like having a small sandwich. Loved it.
Carolyn says
Lots of great possibilities!
Karen says
Thanks for the recipe. I only changed one thing – 3 eggs instead of four. This produces a batter (in my climate) that doesn’t change size/shape while baking. Excellent!
Michele says
just made your biscuits. wonderful very glad I found your blog. Emailing from Timmins Ontario Canada
Rachel Payne says
Thank you so much for posting this recipe! My husband and I just recently ate at Ruby Tuesday and my husband got to enjoy their cheddar garlic biscuits but I couldn’t. I told him I would find a recipe and I’m going to make these tonight!
AmyS says
I know I’m super late to the party, but these were AWESOME! The texture is spot on with a flour based biscuit, even slightly lighter and fluffier. The only thing I’ll change next time, i.e. later today, is that I will use less salt. I used sharp cheddar and think that may have attributed to the over saltiness. Thank you for this recipe, it’s a keeper!
Linda says
Hi…I just wanted to drop in and tell you that I just tried your Cheddar Biscuit recipe and they are great!
I also want to Thank You for all the wonderful recipes that you so generously share with all of us!?
Carolyn says
Thanks, Linda, that is very sweet of you!
Nicole says
I’ve been on a bit of a baking marathon with recipes from your website today since I had some free time. After I finished your mini chocolate cake, I whipped up these biscuits. My biscuits just came out of the oven and they taste great but they didn’t rise like biscuits and more of a flat shaped cookie and this is because my oven is on the fritz. It is taking a long time to cook anything in there and took over an hour to cook a banana bread last week so I will have to get the oven fixed and try this recipe again. I think I will add some chopped onion and parsley next time. The possibilities for this biscuit are endless! Again thank-you Carolyn! This recipe is a keeper!
Tracey says
Hi i’m in the UK and I have just tried your biscuits for the first time! Very yummy but a bit soft.
I made them with almond flour and added cornflour as I don’t have any coconut flour and a fresh small garlic clove crushed. I found i had to add more almond flour to get the right consistency.
Thanks from all us UK people 🙂 Tracey
Carolyn says
Coconut flour is VERY absorbent so to swap it with something like cornflour means your results will be very different.
Michelle says
I made these tonight to go with our chili dinner and I absolutely loved them ~ they were DELICIOUS! I didn’t have any issues with the recipe and my entire family found the texture and flavor of the biscuits to be wonderful! I have a soft spot for Red Lobster biscuits, and was looking to emulate them. In that effort, I mixed up a couple of tablespoons of melted butter, garlic powder and kosher salt and brushed the tops of the biscuits just after they came out of the oven. YUM! I can’t wait to try variations on this recipe. I’ve really been missing bread and baked goods and am really excited to explore the rest of your recipes. Thank you VERY much!
Carolyn says
Love your idea of the butter on top!
Angel says
What can I use in place of the almond flour? My son is deadly allergic to nuts.
Carolyn says
You can use sunflower seed flour but I advise to use a tbsp or two of acid (like apple cider vinegar) to offset it or it may turn green! http://amzn.to/2glxhFq
linnylamb says
These were really nice, Carolyn! Easy to make, good texture. The cheese makes them look so pretty too. I found that they lasted quite a long time in the fridge. (Only two of us at home.) Used the last one this morning for eggs Benedict. Yummy! Will definitely make again and spring for some higher quality cheese than I used the first time. Bet they’ll taste even better.
Heather B says
Amazing recipe and one that my husband loves! I made zucchini lasagna tonight and the drop biscuits but changed the cheese to a combo of parmesan and mozzarella as well as adding basil and oregano. Huge hit!
Carolyn says
Yum, sounds amazing!
Guinan says
Hi from the Netherlands Carolyn!
If you are able to weigh in grams, would you please let me know how much a “large” egg weighs? I’m not sure whether “large”means the same in the US as in Holland and the more eggs are used in a recipe, the more important that distinction would be.
Just started Low Carb again this week, still in induction but I’m collecting lots of recipes. Your site is top of the list!!
Thanks in advance!
Carolyn says
Do you need it weighed in the shell or out of the shell? I just weighed one right now and it was 63g.
Guinan says
WOW, that was quick! Were you sitting there waiting for a comment to pounce on?
Easier with the shell ON, right?? I just weighed an XL egg and it’s a whopping 73 grams, so I guess the regular large eggs are about the same as yours, I didn’t expect that, I’ve been using XL up till now cause I thought in the US everything is always larger…. ; ).
As one ex-Ontarian to another, keep up the good work, you will be making my life so much more tastefull over the coming months… or years, however long it takes me to get a decent figure atgain.
Carolyn says
Haha, I just woke up and got going and saw your comment. Seemed like an easy way to get you an answer!
Guinan says
LOL, we’re 6 hours ahead of ET here, but I just finished breakfast myself. What can I say…. I’m getting lazy in my old age.
Thanks for your trouble and have a good Sunday!!
olga says
If we want to leave out the cheese and just have plain biscuits, do we have to change anything else?
Carolyn says
No, should be just fine that way!
John says
I tried making this today, but instead of being biscuits it all combined to make like a sheet, what would i have done wrong?
Carolyn says
What brands of coconut flour and almond flour did you use?
Lita Watson says
Someone said that butter and coconut oil could be used interchangeably. So will it have any problem if i replace 1/4 cup butter by 1/4 cup coconut oil for your recipe?
Carolyn says
That should work fine.
Deniseregina says
Just wondering how long these will stay fresh? Just my husband and me. Can they be frozen?
Tried scanning the comments but didn’t see anything. Might have missed it! ?
Nanabella says
I froze mine in a ziplock bag and took one out as needed… no problems at all! I just put in on a parchment lined baking pan in the toaster oven and baked at 350 for 10 minutes, then split & toasted… yummmmmm???
Emily says
These are good. They didn’t quite brown on top(ten min extra cooking time) but that is fine. Made an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich,mmmm. They reminded me also of those cheddar biscuits at that place that rhymes with led robster. ?
Kate says
Great video…the music makes me want to get up and make them now!
Carolyn says
Thanks!
Carla Willetto says
Any suggestions for almond flour substitution? My diabetic husband is also allergic to almonds.
Carolyn says
Sunflower seed flour. But add a tbsp of lemon juice so you don’t get that funny green reaction after it bakes.
Irene says
I read this recipe this morning, and had to make it ASAP! These are the best Keto/lowcarb garlic cheese scones/muffins ever!!!!! I can not thank you enough! The came out beautiful looking too, I have pictures 🙂
I had a friend swing by for a taste test, now you have another HUGE fan!
Carolyn says
Yay so glad to hear it!
Lisa says
Oh my goodness!!!! Coming from a Southern girl, you NAILED the drop biscuits. I made them tonight to eat with my salad and was going to just have one and ate another when I was finished with my salad. Definitely a keeper and the best, by far, bread/biscuit recipe I’ve tried in 5 months of being low carb. Thanks so much for this recipe. Delicious!
Carolyn says
What a wonderful compliment!
Joanne Ingram says
Just made these…actually doubled the recipe. Used a generous rounded tablespoon of batter for each one. I was skeptical that they would be “big enough” but they made beautiful biscuits, about 3-1/2″ wide…perfect for breakfast or to slice and make a sandwich. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Lisa says
It’s me again….the chick from the South who is in LOVE with these biscuits. So, I saw a very high carb recipe for a chili-type pie and we finally have a little cool snap down here and I was wanting some comfort food. So, I used some grass-fed hamburger, some onion, garlic, chili powder, garlic salt and some Ro-Tel tomatoes. I cooked it and then put in a 9×13 pan. Topped with some cheddar and used these drop biscuits as a top crust and Ohhhh Emmm Geeee….I nailed it!!!! So dang deliciouis. My husband said “you need to post that recipe baby….this is delicious!” I love, love, love these drop biscuits and their versatility!
Carolyn says
Sounds amazing!
Stephanie Hirsch says
Made these tonight, I thought they were pretty good, for some reason I could taste the coconut in the coconut flour. Otherwise, they still hit the spot for me.
Barb says
Sadly I did not like these. I found the coconut flour flavor too strong, like sour coconut and it was very eggy. I’m glad I tried them but I will not make them again. Thanks and sorry.
Jennifer Farley says
Biscuits are one of my favorite breakfast items! These are great!
Jennifer Blake says
I’ve recently started going to a doctor with a more holistic approach to health. My last bloodwork indicated that I need to reduce my sugars and that I should be looking at a low carb diet… *whining* but I LOVE my carbs (and so does my family)! So I try to find recipes that are healthier & include more veggies but it isn’t a habit yet and my weight shows it. I was not diligent through the holiday season and indulged quite a bit but hopefully I’m getting back on track now. I’ve added my exercise back (at least a few days a week) and am looking into menu plans for a more well rounded diet. I love this alternative to help me get my “carb” fix while still doing it in a healthy way!
Gerry Speirs says
Super and I bet awesome out of the oven!
Michelle says
I love these biscuits! They are so versatile. I had added sausage and my latest variation is a broccoli ham version. I roasted some frozen broccoli, sliced up some Canadian bacon and subbed mozzarella. They turned out great!
Jennifer Farley says
Biscuits are my number one favorite side to have at any meal! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Joanne says
Such incredible texture on these biscuits!
Cookin Canuck says
I’m always amazed that you are able to achieve such amazing baked goods using alternative flours. These look perfectly crumbly!
gerry speirs says
you had me at easy cheesy!!
Jennifer Blake says
These will go great with Jennifer Farley’s Zucchini Lasagna and so many other dishes!
Esther R. says
I’m making these today for dinner . They are so easy . Wonderful !!
Sonia Mehrotra says
Hi Carolyn… a minor clarification please on the nutritional info…..the macros stated under nutrition facts vary significantly from those given just under the recipe notes. Which would you recommend I take into account?
Nicole Foster says
These taste great and have a nice biscuit texture! They were fabulous with sausage and gravy. Mine spread big time and were pretty flat, though, so I will not add as much moisture next time per the suggestions in the comments. I use Bob’s Red Mill flours so I’m sure with this adjustment they will turn out more like yours next time. This will definitely be my go-to biscuit recipe.
Carolyn says
Yep, sometimes that happens and too much liquid is the issue. It’s hard to know. I use Bob’s too but maybe your eggs are a bit bigger or what have you. Glad yo liked the flavor!
Shirley Kemper says
I have been doing LC, mostly Keto, for almost a year now and this is my first time trying one of your recipes. I love these! I used my medium cookie scoop to put them on the parchment and got 25 biscuits. These will make a lovely addition to dinner tonight. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Carolyn says
Sounds wonderful!
Jamie G says
These are delicious!! Didn’t change a thing and used 4 eggs and sour cream. Made 12 biscuits about 3-3.5″ in diameter.
I wonder if the dryness that some folks are experiencing is due to packing the flours? I just came across a chef’s site (I wish I could remember which chef it was) maybe a week ago or so that said you should never pack down your flours unless specifically told to do so; you should spoon the flour into the measuring cup instead of sticking the measuring cup into the bag/container and pulling out (now packed) flour. I’ve been doing it wrong all my life! LOL. I used the ‘proper’ method this time…. and these biscuits were PERFECT! Just a thought! (Not sure if it was mentioned already? Sooooo many comments… 🙂 )
Thanks once again for a tasty, EASY recipe!
Nene says
I am allergic to nuts…so almond flour nor flaxseed fours! I can not use. Is there anything else I can use other then any other kind of nut flours? I am also a diabetic!
Carolyn says
Not in this particular recipe, I’m afraid. You can search for a coconut flour only biscuit.
Trina says
I am so happy I found this recipe!!! I love biscuits and anything breadlike!!! I keep trying to cut wheat/gluten out completely because I don’t tolerate it well. I haven’t found a recipe I have loved yet, I have high hopes for this one though! Thank you! I saw the super rude comment from a few years ago and I had no problem printing just the recipe.
Christina says
Hi there! I’ve been using this recipe for years, and it’s awesome!
My family has been moaning about not having had my late grandmother’s strawberry shortcake in years. Her shortcake recipe is essentially a very dry, crumbly drop biscuit intended to provide contrast to mashed strawberry sauce, and as I was proposing making cheddar garlic biscuits, I thought…wait…hang on…
TOTAL SUCCESS. Astonishing success, actually, considering that my grandmother’s recipe only has eggs and baking powder common with yours!
I followed your recipe, with the following choices and modifications:
I left out the cheddar and garlic (obviously).
I used the yogurt option (full fat Greek-style Trader Joe’s).
I added an extra tablespoon or so of coconut flour.
NOTE: I lightly scooped *both* the coconut flour and the almond flour with the measuring cup, so there would be more of each than with the spoon-in method!
I added a splash of vanilla extract – let’s call it 1/2 teaspoon.
Not having a sugar substitute at my parents’ house, I used 1/4 cup of regular sugar, mixed into the wet ingredients before combining with the dry. Next time, I’ll try erythritol.
This made for a pretty dry, crumbly dough. I used a silicone baking mat with 12 sizing circles. As I dropped the dough onto the circles with a fork, little crumbles would sometimes fall off. I gently corralled them back into the mounds with the fork, gently shaping them to maintain some height.
The drop biscuits were very nubby and craggy, and did not spread nearly as much as the savory version.
They were delicious on their own, but absolutely *perfect* for providing an absorbent, crumbly texture for the mashed strawberries. My family lost their minds. Nobody could believe how close it was to our traditional family favorite.
And the bonus is they were *easier* to make than my grandmother’s fiddly recipe, which involved tediously cutting lard or shortening into the flour, then dribbling an egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients until the consistency was right.
I just winged it as a strawberry shortcake, but I think the possibilities for sweet options are pretty endless! I can’t wait to start experimenting with different fruits and spices.
Thank you so much!
Carolyn says
Sounds so good! Thanks for sharing your adaptation.
Sonia says
Carolyn want to make these for a party am I able to freeze
these if I make in advance? Thanks so much love your
Recipes.
Carolyn says
Yes, these freeze well!
Suzanne says
Well, I modified some of the ingredients, because I don’t care for the taste of coconut flour in the background. I used 1-1/2 cups almond flour and 3/4 cups whey protein with 3 eggs. The rest of the ingredients were per the recipe. I just added almond flour and whey protein until the consistency seemed right. Well it wasn’t exactly right, because they spread and ran into each other. But the flavor turned out great, and I can see that pouring the batter into a pan would result in something like focaccia. I might need to adjust the wet/dry ratio to reduce the crumbliness (is that a word?) that I had this time… maybe just adding that fourth egg back would be enough?
So thanks for the recipe. Even though I changed it, the inspiration was yours.
Sherri says
Wonderful biscuits! I had given up on keto/low carb bread. Happy to find this recipe! Thank you!
Nancy says
Made these fabulous biscuits for breakfast this morning. I used Kerry gold Irish Cheddar in them! So so good.Great recipe.
Kathy H says
These are excellent! My husband has done some work for a couple that insists on giving us free eggs, will not take money no matter what. They are from cage free, antibiotic free chickens that are allowed free access to all the grasshoppers & green grass they can gobble up. The result is beautiful dark yellow yolked eggs that taste like heaven. I’ve been cutting a biscuit in half & covering each half with a fried egg every morning. The biscuit soaks up all that lovely yolk wonderfully. Such a treat! I had gotten so tired of scrambled eggs so this is a welcome change. They go really well with a bowl of Keto chili too. Easy to make & just perfect. Thank you!
Carolyn says
Sounds divine!!!