Low Carb Chocolate Almond Biscotti (Gluten Free, Keto)
These beautiful Low Carb Chocolate Almond Biscotti are gluten free, grain free, sugar free and keto! These are the classic biscotti cookie for gift giving! Perfect whether on a keto diet, low-carb diet or just a great way to reduce your sugar intake. Just 2 g net carbs per serving!
Keto Biscotti Recipe
Biscotti cookies are a traditional cookie in my Italian family and one my grandmother would make every year.
She’s no longer with us, but her memory lives on in all the cookies we continue to bake every Christmas season.
My grandmother was an excellent baker and her recipes were always the best, and created the perfect cookie every time. She always made so many dozens of cookies for cookie trays that would be delivered to many friends during the season.
I’m trying to carry on her tradition as best I can, in my own way, by making many of her favorite traditional cookie in a healthier way.
Low Carb Keto Chocolate Biscotti
I think my grandmother would be so honored that I loved her cookies so much I decided I HAD to make a low-carb version so I could once again enjoy them.
I’ve adapted what my grandmother would call, “Butter Balls” or some know them as Pecan Snowballs. I’ve also made her Peanut Butter Blossoms low carb. These are favorites for me!
But today is all about, not only the Sugar-Free Biscotti recipe, but the person I’m sending them too!
Christmas is a reminder to cherish the ones we love and let them know how much they mean to us.
Baking something yummy for those we love is often, for so many of us, how we show them that love in our hearts. Taking a little bit of time in the kitchen to make something special and then share it with others is the tradition I’m carrying on with my own children.
Last year we made trays for family and friends with the recipe I mentioned above plus these: Peppermint Brownie Bark, Peppermint Bites, Crock Pot Fudge, and White Chocolate Fudge.
How to Make Keto Chocolate Almond Flour Biscotti
To view the exact measurements, print recipe and see nutritional information, please scroll to the bottom of this blog post to view recipe card.
Ingredients
Swerve confectioners sweetener
protein powder unflavored (I used Jay Robbs)
guar gum or xanthan gum
melted butter or room temperature coconut oil
almond extract or vanilla extract
eggs beaten
almonds sliced
sugar free chocolate chips or dark chocolate
almonds toasted, chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a stand mixer or large bowl and the first 7 dry ingredients and blend on low to combine.
Add in the remaining ingredients, expect almonds and blend until well incorporated.
Stir in the almonds and place the dough on a large baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Form a rectangle log shape about 10 inches in length and 6 inches width.
First Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes then slice. Gently lay the biscotti flat on the baking tray, cut side down, to continue to bake another 15 minutes.
Remove from oven after second bake and allow to cool before handling. Gently flip biscotti over and bake another 10 minutes.
Cool completely after the final bake or overnight before adding optional toppings.
If using optional toppings, in a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips and then dip one end of the biscotti in melted chocolate then add chopped toasted almonds. Place in refrigerator to set.
How to Store
Place in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Do you have that one friend you’ve known for years and although distance and time permits seeing each other as often as you’d like, you still just pick up where you left off the last time?
Ann-Marie is that friend to me. We’ve been friends since we were 15 years old and live many states away from each other now.
The distance means nothing, as she is the one I can call in times of trouble and distress and she always has a comforting word or Godly advice, just what I need. And she just simply listens. She know my heart and I know hers. It’s a priceless friendship I treasure.
While Christmas can be so wonderful for so many of us, it can also be one of the hardest holidays when you’ve lost a loved one. Cookies can be just the thing to brighten someones day. It won’t take away the sadness, but it may bring a smile to a hurting heart this holiday season.
My sweet friend lost her son at the very young age of 4 years old in a tragic accident. She amazes me every day she continues to live, be a mother to her other children, be a loving wife to her husband, be an incredible daughter, sister and friend who is generous of her time and her love.
I’m in awe of faith in God and her ability to continue on with such courage. She holds nothing back, lives life to the fullest and presses on in spite of tragedy! She recently ran a marathon!
Like I said, I’m just in awe of her strength in all areas of her life and I love her so very much. going to hate me for this picture, but you know what? I think she’s beautiful even without make up!
Plus I’m sending her Low Carb CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI, how could she possibly stay mad!
Now it’s your turn! Go and Bake some fantastic healthy sweet treat, share them with friends and family and spread a little bit of love this Holiday Season!
FAQs
Can I change the low carb sweetener used?
Swerve is a natural sweetener even though it has a name that doesn’t sound natural, erythritol. It is a natural occurring sugar alcohol but does not usually cause adverse reactions like GI distress in most people, unlike other sugar alcohols like Maltitol and sorbitol.
You can use my Sweetener Guide & Conversion chart to determine how much to use of another low carb sugar substitute.
Can I swap almond flour with coconut flour?
No, you can’t evenly swap almond flour with coconut flour but if you need to make these tree nut free, you can evenly swap almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
More Low-Carb Cookies
Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sugar Free Low Carb Thumbprints
Low Carb Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
Low Carb Chocolate Snowball Cookies
Low Carb Keto Almond Biscotti
Low Carb Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup almond flour Bob’s Red Mill
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Swerve confectioners sweetener
- 2 tbsp protein powder unflavored (I used Jay Robbs)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp guar gum or xanthan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla liquid stevia
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 6 ounces sugar free chocolate chips optional
- 2 ounces almonds toasted, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a stand mixer and the first 7 dry ingredients and blend on low to combine.
- Add in the remaining ingredients, except almonds and blend until well incorporated.
- Stir in the almonds and place the dough on a baking pan lined with parchment.
- Form a rectangle about 10 inches in length and 6 inches width.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes then slice. Gently lay the biscotti flat on the pan, cut side down, to continue to bake another 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before handling. Gently flip biscotti over and bake another 10 minutes.
- Cool completely or overnight before adding optional toppings.
- If using optional toppings, dip one end of the biscotti in melted chocolate then add chopped toasted almonds. Place in refrigerator to set.
Notes
- Nutrition Info per serving does not include the optional chocolate for dipping the end of the biscotti or for the extra toasted sliced almonds for sprinkling on the melted chocolate.
- Net Carbs: 2g
- This recipe was first published in December 2017 and updated with video in Dec. 2018.
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
This recipe is so delicious! I hadn’t had biscotti in 5 years (since I went sugar free). This recipe is easy, and really scratches the biscotti itch. So good with coffee and hot chocolate.
Thank you!
Can I use better than sugar instead of swerve and if so, how much? And can I use chocolate stevia instead of vanilla? And I only have the vanilla protein powder on have, is that ok to use?
Use my sweetener conversion chart for the amounts to use. You could use either flavored stevia, but vanilla protein powder may lighten up your chocolate biscotti so it may not look as dark as mine.https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/natural-sugar-free-low-carb-sweeteners-guide-conversion-chart/
So glad to find this “Keto” Biscotti recipe. I am making for my cousin who is a coffee lover!
Loved your story of your childhood friend. They are so special. I have 2 girlfriends that we go on birthday trip together. I’m glad we live close enough that we can see each other several times a year.
Thanks for all your hard work to get us these awesome recipes!
Excellent recipe! I omitted he cocoa and used an extra 1/2 cup of almond flour instead. Worked perfectly. Also kept in oven overnight as suggested by another recipe. Nice and crispy. Yum. Thanks!
Just tried losathis recipe. When I added the two eggs I had a batter, not a cookie dough. Was something omitted by mistake? I added 1/2 cup coconut flour to make a dough that could be shaped as instructed. They cookies came out good.
Being a bit fan of full sugar biscotti i was excited to give this a try and it did not disappoint. It was so yummy and satisfying especially with an afternoon cup of tea. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you so much!
These look delicious and I love biscotti but have to pass by in the bakery. BUT with this option, life can be good once again. 😀 Is there a chance you could add this to your live broadcast sometime? Thanks!
Yes of course, great idea thanks!
Very good- my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Thanks for the recipe.
Can i substitute vanilla extract for the stevia? I cannot stand the taste of stevia and don’t want to ruin the recipe.
Vanilla extract isn’t a sweetener like stevia. You’d need to replace the stevia with another sweetener or increase the Swerve to compensate.
Thank you! You’re an angel. I’m making these for my girls for the holidays. We all love biscotti but I’ve avoided buying it as two of us are on Keto.
I have a lot of trouble with xanthan gum. Whatever I do it is lumpy. Is guar gum easier to work with? Could I substitute arrowroot powder? Thanks for your answer.
You’re mixing it with the dry ingredients so before any wet ingredients are in, the xanthan will be fully mixed in and shouldn’t lump.
I notice that the video suggests a second baking time of 10 minutes, while the recipe suggests 15. Which would be better?
Also, you spelled except as “expect” – a word, certainly, but not the one you mean! You might want to change it if people download as a PDF and have the incorrect spelling for a lifetime
Actually the video is missing the second step that after 30 minutes they cool for 30 then bake 15, then you flip them and they bake another 10, so it’s not, either or, it’s both times. Glad you mentioned it as I need to update the video. Thanks!
Hi Brenda,it’s so great to be able to make my favorite dessert,Biscotti. My nana usually made the Anise/almond ,flavored ones.
what would be the amounts of flavors? P.S. Don’t you love our inheritance of cooking “italiano”? Thanks, God Bless Roberta
I’m on the Freestyle Weight Watchers plan. Can you tell me how many smart points per biscotti?
thanks
Jo
No sorry I don’t follow that system.
Is the finished product soft or hard like regular biscottis? Thank you.
Nice and hard and crisp!
Just made these. Mine are not hard, crisp or crunchy but not crumbly either. They are nice and delicious though!
Any recipe for Sugarfree Vanilla Almond or Pecan Biscotti?
Could this be made without the cocoa & chocolate chips?
My heart goes out to your friend and her family for their loss. The photo you shared is a beautiful one!
YAY for finding your recipe! I am excited to try it this weekend! I had fallen in love with a national brand that is triple chocolate but they are NOT low carb! Can’t wait to package these up as holiday gifts!
Theresa
I’ve been on the hunt for a low carb, nut -free biscotti recipe; have you ever come across one?
What is Guar Gum and is there a suitable substitute?
You can use xanthan gum if you have that.
Thanks.
What is the purpose of the protein powder? Is it necessary? Can something else be substituted? I have buying something I would only use for once.
I’ve made it without and they were really crumbling when I sliced them. I’ve made them twice with and both times helped so they weren’t have crumbly.
I know I’m not timely responding however if anyone else is wondering you can buy protein powder in individual serving pouches for only a dollar or two. That’s what I keep on hand for baking. I’ve bought it from amazon , search protein powder sample, Target and local health food stores also have the one serving size pouches.