If you’re craving the warm, buttery comfort of biscuits without the carbs, this is the keto biscuit recipe for you! Made with almond flour, coconut flour, and sour cream, they have that fluffy, tender texture that really satisfies. And they are just as delicious with a bowl of keto chili as they are with bacon and eggs for breakfast!
I’ve been on a low carb diet for a long time, and I can honestly say that I don’t miss bread anymore. But sometimes nothing will do but a really good, tender biscuit with butter melting all over it.
These easy keto drop biscuits have been a family favorite since I started making them almost 10 years ago. We adore the cheesy flavor, and the biscuity texture. And I love how easy they are to make.
I can whip them up on the fly and have them ready to go with meals like keto beef stew or loaded cauliflower soup. And I also use the dough as the topping for keto chicken pot pie.
What readers are saying…
“Oh my goodness these are wonderful!! Made them just as the recipe described. Texture and flavor are perfect. These are going in the “make sure there are some of these available all the time” recipe box. Thanks so much!!” — Susan F.
Why you will love these keto biscuits
- Light and fluffy: The perfect biscuit texture without the carbs.
- Easy to make: Whip them up in one bowl in only 35 minutes!
- Great flavor: A little garlic powder and plenty of cheese make them delicious right out of the oven.
- Versatile: These biscuits make great keto breakfast sandwiches, burger buns, or sides for soups and stews.
- Low carb and gluten-free: Made with no wheat or grains so they’re perfect for many healthy diets.
- Great for meal prep: You can easily make these biscuits ahead and store them in the fridge or freezer for easy meals.
Ingredient Notes
- Coconut flour and almond flour: I use a combination of these two keto flours, because it gives the biscuits a better texture.
- Sour cream: This is the secret ingredient for really tender keto biscuits. It adds moisture without making the batter too liquid. You can also use thick Greek yogurt.
- Eggs: You can use whole eggs, but I think they turn out better with a combination of egg white and egg.
- Butter: For savory recipes like this one, I usually grab salted butter.
- Cheese: I often use sharp cheddar in this recipe but I’ve also made it with pepper jack. So good!
- Garlic powder: Garlic powder adds flavor and masks any coconut taste.
- Pantry staples: Baking powder and salt.
Overview: How to Make This Recipe
- Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, garlic, and salt. Then add half a cup of the shredded cheese so it distributes well though the dough.
- Add the wet ingredients. Stir in the eggs, sour cream, and butter.
- Form the biscuits: Drop about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dough for each biscuit onto the baking sheet. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake until golden: Bake until the biscuit tops are just firm to the touch.
Tips for Success
If your biscuits are flat, that means you didn’t have quite enough flour. Keep in mind that coconut flour differs greatly brand to brand, and some are more absorbent than others. The dough should have a thick, slightly spongy quality. If it doesn’t, add more coconut flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Using some egg white in place of whole eggs helps the texture be lighter and fluffier. If you prefer, you can use 4 whole eggs (total) instead.
I made these biscuits recently when I was short on sour cream, so I used blended cottage cheese instead. It worked very well, although I did have to add an extra tablespoon of coconut flour.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can’t simply swap out the coconut flour, as the amounts of other ingredients need to change as well. I recommend trying these keto almond flour biscuits instead.
These biscuits are on the moist side so store them in a covered container to keep them from drying out. You can leave them on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well for several months.
These keto biscuits have 5.6 grams of carbs and 2.6 grams of fiber. If you count net carbs, each biscuit has only 3 grams.
What to serve with keto biscuits
Easy Keto Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (60 g) coconut flour
- 1/2 cup (56 g) almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
- 3/4 cup (84.75 g) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 large (2 large) eggs
- 3/4 cup (172.5 g) sour cream, OR Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (56.75 g) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- 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 the egg whites, whole eggs, sour cream, and melted butter until well combined.
- Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto the 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 the tops with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bake 20 to 23 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the biscuits are just firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.
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Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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really good. in the past i’ve used a recipe with oat fiber, which is an ingredient i dont want to use so i only make them for holidays…now i will make these, and often, not just on holidays!! thank you Carolyn…you always come through with the best recipes!!
Carolyn! These biscuits were outstanding. My wife made pork chops with cream sauce and fresh spinach, and i made the biscuits.Oh yeah. Just the right amount of cheese. You have to weigh the cheese or you will cheat yourself. I’m guessing a few times a week is a must. ???? …………….. ????????????
Excellent!
These biscuits were delicious!! Even though mine were flat (I read AFTER I made them that I needed to add more coconut flour) they were very tasty. Plus the flat biscuits will make perfect sandwiches for lunch tomorrow. LOL
I always try to look on the bright side. Thanks for all your hard work making all these recipes and filming them. I appreciate it.
Is there any way to lower the fat content?
I am not really concerned with fat content and I think it will detract from the texture, but you are welcome to try low fat sour cream. It will also raise the carb count.
I just made these, leaving out the garlic and cheese. Fabulous with jam/jelly.
I would enjoy seeing the saturated fat content broken out.
Should be easy to calculate with some online nutritional sites like MyFitnessPal.
These were a bit tricky for me since I used different almond and coconut flours. When I stirred it up it was more of a batter than a dough. I added a tablespoon of each flour then stirred until I got a dough to form. I was skeptical that they were going to work and half expected them to “melt” into a giant mess in the oven. But they were perfect. Another winner!!
Okay tell me what coconut flour and almond flour you are using?
Listen here… my husband HATES (and I teach my kids not to use that word) but he HATES everything that claims to be “bread” made with alternative flours like almond/coconut/etc.
That being said – OMG he slathered these things in butter and devoured them!!! And then said “you should make those again”
….. WHAT?!? Like, I made them for me and didn’t even offer them to him with his dinner… but he found them… and then said that?!?
Why yes dear, I WILL make those again and again and again to help you with your need for bread at a meal! SCORE!!!!!!!!!
(Now I will start trying more of your bread recipes!!! – oh where to begin!?!)
BEST BISCUITS EVER !! Made a doub
My husband has always been a biscuit lover. When we went keto, he grudgingly decided he had to do without them. We made them today and he is soooooo happy. I never really liked biscuits, but these were amazingly delicious. They will be made on the regular from now on!
That’s so good to hear!
Due to kidney issues I have to stay away from almonds. Is it possible to use all coconut flour?
Not in this recipe, no. They need the almond flour for the right consistency.
I will start by saying I am a Southerner, and I am a biscuit lover. I like nothing better than a good old Buttermilk biscuit, even better covered with good old-fashioned milk gravy. I tried these Cheddar Drop Biscuits, and to be honest, I was not really expecting much. Well, I love them! Am I surprised? You bet I am. I am looking forward to trying other recipes and finding new favorites. These biscuits are amazing. Thanks for giving us real food and dishes that will no doubt help in this journey.
THANK YOU!!!!
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this recipe! I make so many of your creations, but I have to say, this is the one I go to all the time. It is so simple & quick to pull together, you couldn’t have made it easier. & tastier! I’m really a sweets girl so those are most of my bakes, but this one is a keeper. Thank you.
Easy and delicious keto biscuit recipe. Different from traditional biscuits but very nice texture and flavor.
I need be to research how to do them dairy free.
Debbie
I don’t know what happened to my comment but, was wondering if these could be used as the top crust to a Chicken Pot pie. Would the cook like a pie crust?
Thank you for all your hard work! I have all your cookbooks and i know if I make one of your recipes, I know I won’t be wasting my money!
I have just the recipe you’re looking for. Use my search box and type in chicken pot pie and you’ll see! I do plan on updating it soon and making it a bit lower in carbs.
Thank you so much!!!
Been craving cheesy biscuits, and these are more than I dreamed of, KETO to boot! Keep up the great work!