Keto Cheesy Breadsticks

Delicious garlic breadsticks

These keto breadsticks are made without almond flour and, instead, use coconut flour, making them a great option for those with nut allergies or intolerances (see information below about coconut not being a tree nut).

With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’d never know these delicious, made-from-scratch breadsticks are low-carb and grain-free!

Keto cheesy breadsticks FAQs

Here are answers to the most commonly asked question about this low-carb breadstick recipe:

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

• Eggs: To make these breadsticks egg-free, substitute flax eggs in place of the whole eggs this recipe calls for. To make 4 flax eggs to replace the eggs in the recipe, mix together 1/4 cup ground flax seeds with 3/4 cup water. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens, then use as instructed in the recipe for the eggs. Note that this substitution will alter the final nutrition information, including increasing the carb content per serving just slightly.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Either shredded Provolone, white cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese can be subbed in at a 1:1 ratio.
• Grated Parmesan: You can substitute shredded Parmesan cheese, or shredded or grated Asiago cheese.
• Butter: Coconut oil can be subbed in at a 1:1 ratio.
• Cream Cheese:  If you do not follow a nut-free diet, almond milk cream cheese should be able to be subbed in for regular cream cheese at a 1:1 ratio. Due to my allergies, I cannot test this substitution, but I think it should work.
• Coconut Flour: If you have a coconut allergy or simply prefer to use almond flour in your recipes, you can try and make that swap, but note that I have not (and, due to my allergies, cannot) tested it for you! I would venture to say you will need around 1 cup of almond flour in place of the coconut flour. Note that coconut flour and almond flour work very differently. Their absorbency rates are very different, with coconut flour being particularly absorbent. Another option would be to use ~1 cup ground sunflower seed meal, which is a nut-free and keto-friendly flour that I use in a lot of my recipes.
• Italian Seasoning: Make your own Italian seasoning by combining ~1/4 tsp each of dried basil, dried marjoram, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. If you don’t have one of these spices on hand, just omit and add a little more of the other spices to ensure you have 1 1/2 tsp of homemade Italian seasoning for the dish.
• Baking Soda and Cream of Tartar: Use 3/4 tsp gluten-free baking powder in place of these 2 ingredients (meaning, if you use baking powder, you can omit both baking soda and cream of tartar).
• Garlic Powder: Substitute freshly minced garlic at a 1:1 ratio.

How is this recipe listed as being nut-free if it contains coconuts?

Coconuts are not a nut, but are actually a fruit.

Real Balanced recipes are nut-free and often contain coconut products as I follow the recommendations of the Doctors at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.

Although the Food and Drug Administration labels coconut as a tree nut, the vast majority of tree nut-allergic individuals also tolerate coconut without difficulty, since coconut is not truly a nut, but rather a fruit.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

If you are allergic to tree nuts but are unsure if you are also allergic to coconut, talk to your doctor!

And, if you do have a coconut allergy or intolerance, I have many low-carb and coconut-free recipes!

How many net carbs per serving?

Per serving, this recipe contains 4.7 grams of net carbs. The serving size is 1 breadstick and the recipe, as written, yields 8 servings. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

The full nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

• Keto and Low-Carb: Each serving of this recipe contains 4.7 grams of net carbs, which makes it a great low-carb and keto-friendly option.
• Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: This recipe is both gluten-free and grain-free.
• Nut-Free: There are no nuts or nut products in this recipe, making it perfect for those with nut allergies and intolerances.
• Egg-Free: By substituting eggs with flax eggs, this recipe can be made egg-free.
• Primal: This recipe is compliant with a primal diet.
• Vegetarian: These breadsticks are vegetarian-friendly.
• Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe does not include any refined sugar.

How should this recipe be stored after preparing?

• Refrigerator Storage: Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer Storage: After being cooled and sliced, these breadsticks can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat, remove and microwave a few at a time.

How to make these nut-free cheesy breadsticks

Breadsticks: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Then a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together eggs, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, butter, and cream cheese until well-combined.

Add coconut flour, Italian seasoning, cream of tartar, garlic powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix again to form a dough. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan.

Topping: In a separate mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients until thoroughly incorporated. Sprinkle topping mixture atop breadstick dough in baking pan.

Final Steps: Transfer baking pan to middle oven rack and bake for 40 minutes. Then, turn oven broiler on and broil until topping is brown and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.

Remove pan from oven and allow breadsticks to cool before cutting into 8 slices before, optionally, garnishing with a pinch of red pepper flakes, and serving.

Looking for more keto bread recipes?

If you enjoyed this breastick recipe, I think you’ll love these other keto bread recipes!

• Low-Carb Lemon Blueberry Bread
• Nut-Free Keto Bread
• 90–Second Keto White Bread
• Nut-Free Keto Naan Bread