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Delicious low-carb biscuits and gravy on a white plate next to a blue napkin, ready to eat.

Low-carb biscuits and gravy

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Are you craving a hearty breakfast that's both delicious and low-carb? Look no further than this mouth-watering recipe for low-carb biscuits and gravy! These delicious buttery biscuits are made with almond flour and topped with a savory, creamy sausage gravy that's low in carbs but high in flavor. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a satisfying brunch, or a cozy dinner, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize to your tastes. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious, wholesome twist on a classic dish!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Makes 5 servings
Serving Size 2 biscuits & 1 cup gravy
Net Carbs 6 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

Biscuits

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, (cold)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup egg whites, (cold)

Sausage gravy

  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

Biscuits

  • Preheat your oven to 400F/200C.
    Close-up view of temperature knob on an oven, preheat oven to cook a meal.
  • In your food processor, pulse the almond flour and butter until it forms pea-sized pieces.
    Top view of low-carb biscuits being made, almond flour, butter, baking powder, and salt mixed together.
  • Add the baking powder and salt and pulse to combine.
    Top view of making low-carb biscuits, almond flour and butter in a food processor mixing.
  • Slowly add the cold egg whites while pulsing the flour mixture until everything is combined. *Dough will be slightly lumpy.
    Top view of low-carb biscuit dough mixed in a food processor.
  • Scoop biscuit dough by the tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should get 10-12 biscuits.
    Top view of scooping low-carb biscuit dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
    Top view of low-carb biscuits on a metal baking rack.

Sausage gravy

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook breakfast sausage until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Drain the fat.
    Top view of ground breakfast sausage cooking in a skillet.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Sprinkle xanthan gum over meat and stir to combine. Add sage and red pepper flakes (optional). Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring frequently.
    Top view of cooked ground breakfast sausage, with sage and red pepper flakes sprinkled on top.
  • Increase the heat to medium, allow the meat to come to a simmer. Stir frequently, until the mixture has thickened to a gravy-like consistency.
    Top view of cooking low-carb sausage gravy, with ground breakfast sausage, spices, and broth mixed together.
  • Add the heavy cream, stir to combine. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, stirring frequently. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Continue simmering until the gravy has thickened. Remove from heat.
    Top view of low-carb sausage gravy simmering in a skillet.

Serving

  • Spoon sausage gravy generously over biscuits. Enjoy!
    Top view of spooning sausage gravy over low-carb biscuits on a white plate.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Low-carb biscuits and gravy
Serving Size
 
2 biscuits & 1 cup gravy
Amount per Serving
Calories
716
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
6
g
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
Fiber
 
4
g
Sugar
 
5
g
Protein
 
32
g
Fat
 
64
g
Saturated Fat
 
29
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
21
g
Cholesterol
 
172
mg
Sodium
 
1300
mg
Potassium
 
643
mg
18
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Vitamin A
 
432
µg
62
%
Calcium
 
220
mg
22
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.
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