These buttery keto breadsticks are easy to make and absolutely mouthwatering. And they're not made with fathead dough! 
Keto Breadsticks lined up on a black plate with garlic and parsley in the background.

These buttery keto breadsticks are easy to make and absolutely mouthwatering. And they’re not made with fathead dough!

Perfect with your favorite keto comfort food like chicken enchilada soup or short rib chili.

Keto Breadsticks lined up on a black plate with garlic and parsley in the background.


 

Tender keto breadsticks dripping with buttery garlic parmesan… You don’t have to ask me twice!

These are so good that I may accidentally knock you over as I make a mad dash for the plate. And chances are good that I will fight you for the last one.

Keto breadsticks without mozzarella

I know many of you will be thrilled to know that this recipe is not made with fathead dough. Instead, I adapted my keto focaccia as the base for these savory breadsticks.

Fathead dough is wonderful stuff, but it’s tricky to get right. It also involves a lot of cheese, which many people find hard to digest.

My focaccia recipe, on the other hand, is easy to make, provides just the right bready quality, and can even be made entirely dairy-free.

Two keto breadsticks on a cutting board beside a bowl of chili.

Ingredients

  • Almond flour
  • Coconut flour
  • Protein powder (whey or egg white)
  • Olive oil (or melted butter)
  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Parsley
A collage of four photos showing the steps for making keto breadsticks.

How to make keto breadsticks

  1. Prep the garlic butter. Simply melt the butter in the microwave or in a pot, then stir in minced garlic, grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and some coarse salt.
  2. Line the pan with parchment paper. Parchment helps keep the breadsticks from sticking to the pan, while also allowing them to brown nicely on the bottom. I like to grease the parchment to ensure easy release.
  3. Prepare the dough. Whisk the dry ingredients first, then work in the oil, eggs, and egg whites. Then let it sit for a few minutes to firm up and absorb the liquids.
  4. Form into logs. The dough may be a bit sticky at this point, so use wet hands to form it into 12 small logs. You can do this directly on the greased parchment paper so that you don’t have to transfer them from another surface to the pan.
  5. Brush with half of the garlic butter.
  6. Bake until golden. They should be golden around the edges and just firm to the touch on the tops.
  7. Brush with the remaining garlic butter. Drippy, melty, garlicky butter, so good! If it firmed up while the keto breadsticks were baking, just warm it up to re-melt it.
Keto Breadsticks lined up on a black plate with garlic and parsley in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make these keto breadsticks dairy-free?

Easy! Simply use egg white protein powder in the bread, then use olive oil or avocado oil for the garlic butter. You could also try butter-flavoured coconut oil. You can either skip the Parmesan or use nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.

Can I skip the protein powder?

No, I do not recommend it. Gluten is a protein and in its absence, another dry protein helps baked goods rise properly. If you skip it, the breadsticks will be quite dense and less bread-like.

Please watch this video to see just how much of a difference protein powder makes: The Importance of Protein Powder

I hate coconut flour, can I sub in more almond flour?

You can try using an additional 3/4 cup of almond flour, but I can’t guarantee the results.

What about making it nut-free?

Almond flour gives the bread the correct consistency so I don’t recommend trying all coconut flour. Other seed flours like sunflower seed and pumpkin seed might work but they will give the breadsticks a greyish color. You are certainly welcome to try it!

If using sunflower seed flour, make sure to add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice or vinegar, to avoid the greenish reaction.

Close up shot of keto breadsticks on a cutting board, broken open to show the inside.

Storage Information

Store your keto breadsticks on the counter in a covered container for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.

They can also be frozen after baking for up to two months.

Keto Breadsticks lined up on a black plate with garlic and parsley in the background.
4.71 from 24 votes

Keto Breadsticks Recipe

Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
These buttery keto breadsticks are easy to make and absolutely mouthwatering. And they're not made with fathead dough! 

Ingredients
 

Garlic Butter

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 1/2 ounce (14.17 g) grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) coarse salt

Breadsticks

Instructions

Garlic Butter

  • In a small bowl, whisk the butter with the garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and salt.

Breadsticks

  • Preheat the oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add the olive oil, eggs, and egg whites and mix until well combined. Let sit 5 minutes to firm up.
  • Divide the dough into 12 even portions. Using wet hands, form each portion into a log about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long. Place on the prepared baking sheet 2 to 3 inches apart (they will spread a bit).
  • Brush the sticks with half of the garlic butter mixture. Bake about 15 minutes, until the breadsticks are golden brown and just firm to the touch.
  • Remove and let cool 10 minutes, then brush with the remaining garlic butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stick | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2.1g
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36 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Hi Carolyn, is there a sub for the extra egg whites?

  2. These are the Dairy Free Comments in the recipe:

    How can I make these keto breadsticks dairy-free?
    Easy! Simply use egg white protein powder in the bread, then use olive oil or avocado oil for the garlic butter.

    Am I replacing the eggs with the egg white protein powder? If so, do I use additional protein powder? I don’t have a problem with butter. do I still add olive oil and if so, how much?

    I am painfully aware I have a sensitivity to eggs and need help removing them whenever possible. I’m unsure if egg white protein powder will be a problem. If there is a way to use something other than the egg white powder, please let me know.

    Thank you for your help.

  3. 5 stars
    Can powdered egg whites be substituted in this recipe?

  4. 5 stars
    Awesome recipe. I made a pot of keto zupa Toscana and remembered you had several recipes for garlic bread, and that this recipe didn’t use fathead dough 😀
    Easy to put together, baked up nicely, good flavor and very happy to have these hearty breadsticks to go with my soup during this frigid PNW ice storm! Thanks so much!

  5. Joan Ferrato says:

    5 stars
    Good Morning Carolyn,
    Do you have any cake or bread recipes that call for liquid egg? Also, can dried eggs be used in place of a recipe that calls for whole eggs? Thanks, Joan

  6. Cindy Malanowski says:

    I made this roll recipe as a loaf. but it didn’t rise like it looks like those rolls had risen. I followed the recipe and directions. what am I doing wrong? all I’m looking for is a keto loaf of bread to make like in the stores so I don’t have to pay those prices.

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