Since moving to the South we are constantly tempted by fresh baked biscuits. We needed to come up with a low carb biscuits recipe that would free us from the temptations of flaky southern biscuits. This is that recipe! Even better, it can be made with a handful of ingredients and in three minutes or less.
How To Make Low Carb Biscuits
First you have to decide what kind of biscuits you want to make. We have a more traditional, baked almond flour biscuit recipe you can try if you have more time. This is a super quick microwave biscuit recipe that you can make when you’re in a rush!
Essential Keto Biscuit Ingredients:
The ingredient list for this recipe is on the long side, but most of them are just for flavor. You can make a delicious mug biscuit with just a handful of ingredients. The essential ingredients are:
- Coconut Flour
- Butter
- Baking Powder
- An Egg
- Heavy Cream
Coconut Flour vs Almond Flour
One of the benefits of making biscuits with coconut flour is that you don’t need to use a whole lot of flour. This recipe makes one large biscuit and only used two tablespoons of coconut flour. This is because coconut flour is highly absorbent so you won’t need as much as you would almond flour.
Add Cheese for a Moist Biscuit
Coming away with a moist and memorable biscuit using low carb ingredients is a tough task. Using low carb flours alone won’t quite do the job. Adding in a bit of cheese will make the biscuit more flavorful, as well as softer and more enjoyable.
Clumpy is Ok!
This biscuit dough isn’t going to look like your grandma’s traditional recipe. The dough is much thicker and you might be skeptical when you pop this in the microwave. “There is no way this is going to turn into a biscuit in three minutes”. Have faith! This clumpy dough is going to come out perfectly soft and flavorful, ready to be topped with butter or filled with your favorite sandwich ingredients.
Microwave Mug Breads
If you haven’t made a microwave mug bread before then you’re in for a treat! These are breads that you mix and microwave in a coffee mug and can enjoy less than 5 minutes later. Many keto mug breads can be made in under 60 seconds but this one will take close to three minutes. The increased time is because this recipe is nut free and uses only coconut flour.
Keto Red Lobster Biscuits
I’m a big fan of the world famous red lobster biscuits, so whenever I get the chance I try to replicate that flavor. That’s what we did for this recipe, but feel free to change up the flavors to your liking. You can even go for a sweet biscuit using ricotta cheese and cinnamon! There’s no rules in the kitchen. Have fun and create something awesome.
How to Store Keto Biscuits
As with all keto baked goods, it is best to store these biscuits in the fridge. They will last 7-10 days in the fridge and can also be frozen to extend the shelf life up to 1 month. Since this recipe is made in single serving batches there is really no reason to store it though. You can make it anytime you are in the mood in a few minutes time.
Make a Keto Sandwich!
This is our favorite keto biscuit recipe to use for sandwiches! The biscuit is sturdy and will hold up to whatever you want to add to your sandwich. Most breads get soggy and fall apart…
I will usually make 1 biscuit and get 2 sandwiches out of it. I like to slice each one into four slices so I can double up on sandwich fillings!
While you can make just about any sandwich you would like with these low carb biscuits, our personal favorite is a loaded breakfast sandwich! Eggs, cheese, bacon and avocado. Perfect for a weekend brunch with coffee.
Nut Free Keto Mug Biscuit
Many people look for nut free recipes because of allergies, or simply because they find themselves eating too many nuts when starting a ketogenic diet. The downside to nuts is that they are very calorie dense and can inhibit weight loss if you’re not careful. They are easy to consume in excess and mindlessly eat. We are always developing new nut free recipes, so check out a few of our favorites:
Keto Biscuits in the Microwave?
Our favorite part about this recipe is how quick it is. And, when we say quick we mean a total of 5 minutes to make, maybe even less. If you are opposed to microwave use though, this recipe may not be for you. What makes it so quick is the use of a mug, combining all the ingredients into that mug (in no particular order) and microwaving it for 3 minutes. It even pops right out onto a plate for easy slicing and eating!
If you don’t have a microwave this recipe can also be made in the oven. Set the oven to 350 and bake for 15-20 minutes.
The Easiest Low Carb Biscuits
Whether or not you have have a nut allergy, you will enjoy all our bread recipes. But, if you’re in the market for a quick and delicious (but, not too eggy) biscuit to add to tonight’s dinner, you should make our low carb biscuits!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Easy Biscuit Recipe”
3 Minute Low Carb Biscuits
What You Need:
- Microwave
- Coffee Mug
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Coconut flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp Onion powder
- 1/8 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/8 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a coffee mug by microwaving for 20 seconds.
- Add coconut flour, baking powder, and seasonings. Mix to incorporate with a fork.
- Add egg, water, cheese and heavy whipping cream. Mix until combined.
- Microwave for 3 minutes. Immediately remove from mug and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
- Slice and enjoy.
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Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
WOW!
These did not disappoint…
Way to go team KC ??
Haha, glad you liked it!
My husband and I started keto last week and I have to say your videos and website have been a great help! We both love bread and were worried about missing it. This recipe is everything we were looking for: quick, easy, and delicious. We’re looking forward to trying more of your recipes. Thank you!
You’re so welcome 🙂 Congrats on the transition to keto!
Hi, my question is, how should i adjust the recipe if i’m using homemade coconut flour made from pulp? Thank you ☺️
That is tough to say. Your best bet is to add the coconut flour in last and just keep adding until the consistency is right.
Thank you for this recipe!!! Followed it to the T on first try and loved it…! Now i make 4 cups of these at a time and have them stored in fridge for whenever a craving of bread kicks in… This is amazingly Keto good and very low carbs – thanks! New subscriber to your chnl
When I made these the ‘old’ way, the recipe called for topping each biscuit with a teaspoon of melted garlic butter. You may want to try that (pre toasting, if doing so).
One word says it all. Delicious!!!!!!
And I absolutely love your youtube channel. It inspires me to try new foods and experiment in the kitchen ?
Aww thank you 🙂
How much almond Flour do I use? That’s all I have at home.
Try 6-8 tablespoons
How would you adapt this to a waffle recipe? I love this flavor and would like to make a big batch and freeze to have on hand for quick snack or maybe even make brushetta with.
Please & thank you!
I think you need a bit more liquid. Maybe 1 more tbsp of HWC and then it could easily be used as a waffle batter. I would just look for the consistency of the batter to be easily pour-able, like a normal waffle batter would be.
Just made this, used coriander(cilantro) instead of parsley, all I can say is thank you very much for the recipe, will be making lots more now.
Glad you enjoyed it Roy!
Mine came out too eggy…add more flour? Just used 1 egg. Too much cheese perhaps.
You could try adding slightly more coconut flour next time, and maybe even microwave it a bit longer – coconut flour dries out more as you microwave it.
Wow! Awesome recipe! You knocked it out of the Parkguys! Thank you! Just pre-ordered your new book and I never order cook books! Down 42 lbs and lovin you both COngratulaions on the engagement!
Congrats on your progress!
This is my 2nd mug type keto bread to try. I mixed it in a jar in the fridge the night before, sprayed the mug & put the pat of butter seperately prepped. I sliced into five coins & toasted them topping with additional butter. I did use 3 Tblsps of cream+2Tblsps melted butter in the batter. I loved the flavor! To me, this was alot like replacement for our savory cornbread muffins in texture & flavor!
It’s a keeper!!
i could only eat 1-2 slices though.
Crazy delicious, thanks for the recipe and video. It’s funny that it attracted my cat too, she doesn’t normally pay attention when I eat, but she climbed on the counter while I was making it and had to be shooed off, then she climbed on the table while I was eating it. Really unusual behavior from her.
Haha, happy to hear you love the biscuits as much as we do! And, even happier to hear that your kitty was intrigued – cats can always tell when something is going to be good!
Bam! Knocked it out of the park!!!!
Glad you liked it!
I think you said the total carb count was 4. Was that for the entire biscuit or the the slice you had in you hand?
Entire biscuit!
Hubby and I had these today. Delicious!! Thank you for these recipes, AND thank you for the nutritional info both here and at MFP. 🙂
What is the “shelf life” for these?
I’d say 3-5 days stored in the fridge. They might still be good, just soggy!
No shelf life Loriel as they as so delicious they don’t stay long enough on the shelf to go off. LOL.
Literally took me maybe 5 mins to do this! I love it! Great biscuit, and recipe!
It has become a go to in our house when looking for a snack or wanting to make a breakfast sandwich! Glad you approve too!
I made one today and they were great. Thanks
I was wondering why the nutrition section does not mention the amount of sugar in each serving?
Thanks Misty.
We don’t calculate for the amount of sugar in each serving.
When I’ve made “muffin-in-a-minute” recipes regularly in the past, I would make up my own “dry mix” so they were easier to make. For example, the dry mix would include the coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and whatever other dry ingredients you want (I added smoked paprika). Then no need to measure out each ingredient each time you make a biscuit. Just measure out 2+ tablespoons of the dry mix, or measure it in grams using a kitchen scale…
That’s a great idea! We’re going to give that a try, thanks for the tip!
Wow. I love this idea and so simple! Thanks for sharing. This is going to come in so handy!
This is what I wanted to Know. How much are making ahead? I.e how much did you increase the recipe up? and then, you are measuring out 2 Tablespoons for the daily mix? Thanks.