Delicious almond flour biscuits with asiago and cracked black pepper. Serve alongside some low carb soup for the ultimate comfort food meal.
So we have successfully landed in the Pacific Northwest and are trying to adjust to a whole new way of life. It’s a little surreal at the moment, living in a virtually empty rental house, waiting for our things to make their way across the country. By all accounts, our household belongings are set to arrive on Friday but these things never go smoothly so I am not holding my breath. The last week was absolutely crazy – a late night flight with three kids and a cat, a night in an airport hotel with the aforementioned kids and cat, arriving at our rental with nothing but our suitcases, picking up boxes shipped out ahead of time, borrowing some air beds and a folding table from a friend of a friend of a friend. And that was all before Thanksgiving! Then going to Whole Foods to pick up a pre-ordered holiday meal, only to discover that they somehow never received our order. Kudos to them, they jumped to and put together quite a feast for my family, throwing in quite a few extras. Carb-laden extras, mind you, but for my kids and husband it was a welcome treat. I stuck to the turkey breast, brussels sprouts and green beans but I was glad to allow my family a little holiday indulgence.
And then we had a whole long weekend to get through together. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my family. But in an unfamiliar city in cold, rainy weather with no toys, wifi or television…3 days can seem like an utter eternity. We did take a lovely, wet hike on Thanksgiving Day and we did while away several good hours at the Portland Children’s Museum on Sunday afternoon. But I will readily admit that I was happy to see my kids off to their new schools come Monday morning.
And to my delight, they all seem to be settling in well among their peers. It’s early days, yet of course but my sweet, sensitive oldest child was quite worried about changing schools and came home proclaiming that his new teacher ROCKS. My littlest seems perfectly content with her new preschool and has already made some fast friends. My middle kid…well I don’t worry much about her. She is so supremely confident in herself, she can fit in almost everywhere she goes.
So there you have it. We are here and we are settling in, although I think it will be a while before we are truly “settled”. It’s been very cold for Portland, hovering around the freezing mark. It’s very decidedly soup weather, and I find myself wishing I had some of these biscuits I made before we left the East Coast. They are full of great flavour and perfect for pairing with your favourite soup, chill or stew. They also make a great breakfast slathered with butter. Get into your kitchen and get baking! You’ll be glad you did.
Asiago & Cracked Black Pepper Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2/3 cup coconut flour plus extra for flouring the surface and cookie cutter
- 4 ounces finely grated Asiago cheese divided
- 1/4 cup whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, 3 ounces of the Asiago, whey protein powder, black pepper, garlic powder and salt. Stir in eggs, oil and water until dough comes together.
- Lightly flour a large piece of parchment with coconut flour. Turn dough out onto parchment and press out into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Use a 2 inch circular cookie cutter dipped into coconut flour to cut into biscuits. Gently loosen biscuits with a knife or offset spatial and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle biscuits with remaining asiago and bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until slightly puffed, golden brown and just firm to the touch. Remove and let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Saturated fatty acids: 6.41g
Total fat: 18.40g
Calories from fat: 165
Cholesterol: 97mg
Carbohydrate: 8.87g
Total dietary fiber: 4.33g
Protein: 11.39g
Sodium: 386mg
nicole says
Happy for you and your family. Moving to a new school can be so hard! I just wanted you to know how thankful I am to have found you. I literally make one of your recipes every day. I made your Magic Caramel cookie bars yesterday and they were amazing…and easy! Keep up the great work!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Nicole!
Jan says
I hope your furniture arrives on schedule, but I’m happy to see that your kids are adjusting quickly. Thanks for all your recipes. Best of luck, Carolyn, and enjoy the green northwest!
Carolyn says
We are already enjoying it immensely.
Susan says
So happy to have you in the neighborhood, Carolyn….you and your family will love OR. And once you weather the first winter, you will know why we put up with the wet, drizzle, deluge!
Like a previous commenter, I almost daily bake something of yours….I now have to keep ‘his and her’ jars of the salted caramel sauce in the frig. Those magic bars are on the list as well as these biscuits. DH said the Blackout Cupcakes are the bomb! I used only one cup of the powdered Swerve and less liquid. No metallic aftertaste.
May you find much inspiration within Oregon, welcome
Carolyn says
Thanks so much, Susan!
Regina says
Welcome to Oregon! Best wishes for a smooth and fun-filled transition over the next few weeks. As the locals are fond of saying, keep Portland weird! I eagerly anticipate each new recipe you create, and I am amazed you can juggle it all. Cheers to you and yours!
Carolyn says
Do I need to develop weirder recipes then??? 😉
Monica says
Wishing you the very best in your new location and home. Off to China, so will not be able to continueLCHF for a while, but when I get home again I will cook up a storm. Looking forward to it! May you all be richly blessed over this Christmas and in the new year.
Carolyn says
Is this a vacation? I hope so. Enjoy it!
monica says
yes, going to meet future in-laws. My son is marrying a chinese girl. we live in south africa, from german extraction, so this is all very exciting! he is a diplomat with the dept of foreign affairs on a posting in Beijing. It is -32 degrees celsius there BRRRR. thanks for the wishes we leave tomorrow.
Regina says
Lol! I love it!
Aimee says
My family & I have enjoyed so many of your recipes over the last year (especially with the recent holiday) & I’m glad you all made it safely to Portland! With the Christmas season starting up there are so many opportunities to explore/enjoy the city: Winter ale/Holiday festivals at Pioneer Courthouse Sq, Oregon Zoo Lights, Peacock Lane, etc. I hope you are able to find some time between all the unpacking/settling in to enjoy the Portland holiday events!
Carolyn says
Thanks for the tips! We plan on Zoo Lights for sure, we saw it as we headed up to the Children’s Museum.
Carrie says
I live in the Portland area as well, and can definitely recommend the holiday activities mentioned above. Your kids would probably especially love Peacock Lane!
Thanks for this recipe – it looks delicious!
Carolyn says
Will definitely check it out!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
It has been very cold here as well! Unusual for this time of year. I don’t mind it too much because, at least in Seattle, when it’s super cold in the winter, it’s always blue skies and sunny! Hope your boxes arrive without delay!!
DeLynn says
Welcome to Oregon!! I think you will find lots of great places to eat and lots of fresh food to try!
Eric says
Glad you made it to your new home, and good wishes for the timely arrival off your furniture and boxes. Moving is a huge hassle, but packing is by far the worst part, and at least that is behind you. Most of all, HAVE FUN exploring your new city (and find out about farmers markets – a source of wonderful products and potentially new friends).
Sarah G says
Cannot wait for you to get settled! I just feel so bad for you out there on the other side of the country waiting to set up shop, well, home. 🙁
Paula H says
Welcome to Oregon from a brand new Oregonian: We just moved to Newport, OR from Kansas right before Thanksgiving. I feel your moving pains. We already love it here – hope you will, too. Your blog is my favorite – a pleasure to read with the best low carb recipes out there! Will definitely try this one. Thanks!
Carolyn says
We moved just before Thanksgiving too! Welcome to you as well 🙂
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
I love these, one of my favorite pasta dishes is made with asiago and black pepper, it’s a winning combo!
Taste of Beirut says
Wow, sounds like quite the transition! I’m glad to hear that your kids are adjusting well to their new schools. These biscuits are making my mouth water, love that black pepper flavor!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
That sounds like quite the adventure, but it sounds like you’re taking things really well! Moving is hard (we did it twice in two months and we’re still living out of boxes!), so I really hope all of your belongings arrive when they should and that you’re able to settle in soon. Food blogging is hard without all of your kitchen equipment, so I hope that gets unpacked first! 😉 Pinned!
Cici says
Do you think these could be made as drop biscuits?
Carolyn says
Yes, they certainly could!
Mary says
Found your blog a few months ago and love love LOVE it! These biscuits are great with soup; cake-y but still a bit flaky with a bit of bite from the pepper. So nice to have “bread” without the carb guilt!! Only problem is sticking to just one due to calorie count–Would just as soon eat the whole batch!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Mary!