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Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 4.6 % | % Protein: 23 % | % Fat: 72.4 % | SmartPoints: 7
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These keto croissants are perfect for eating alongside your favorite breakfast dish or served as a side dish for your dinner. At only 2g net carbs per roll, these low-carb croissants are made with coconut flour and cheese. Super easy to make!
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How many times have you craved buttery, flaky croissants to eat with your dinner? For me, pretty much any time I would eat saucy dishes or Italian foods.
After I learned how to make low-carb bread with fathead dough, I was in heaven! I knew I wanted to figure out a way to make croissants out of this irresistible combination, too.
There are so many different things you can do with croissants. You can use them to make homemade pepperoni rolls or even spread on some salty butter and sugar-free raspberry jam for breakfast.
You are going to just love these rolls!
Ingredients Needed For Keto Croissants
All of the ingredients that you need are really easy to find in your local grocery store. It uses lots of the same ingredients that I use in other keto baking recipes too!
Cheese
I used both mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. If you don’t have cream cheese, you can use ricotta cheese or Neufchâtel cheese. Neufchâtel has less fat in it, but it will still give you the same texture and taste.
Flour
For the flour, I used a combination of baking powder, coconut flour, and psyllium husk powder. This made the croissants extra flaky, just like traditional croissants!
If you don’t have psyllium husk, you can use ground chia seeds or ground flax seeds, but the texture will be slightly different.
You can also use whole psyllium husks instead of powder, but you’ll need 2 tablespoons of it.
Butter and Eggs
If you use salted butter, don’t add a pinch of salt. I prefer to use unsalted butter so that I can control how much salt I use.
Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.
Quick Tips
- Melt the cheese. Before you mix the cheese into the dough, melt it completely.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more coconut flour. It shouldn’t stick to your hands too much as you work with it.
- Wet your hands first. When you roll the dough into the croissant shape, it’s easier if your hands are wet.
- Use parchment paper! Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper when rolling out. The dough should be ¼-inch thick.
How To Make Low-Carb Croissants
All of the details for this recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here are some additional tips and photos that will help you as you make it:
Melt Both Types Of Cheese Together
The very first step is to melt the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese together. This is the base for the fathead dough!
I melted them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each one.
When the cheese is completely melted, then mix in the coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, egg, and salt.
It is easier to mix it all together with an electric mixer. My stand mixer is such a life-saver!
Cut And Roll The Croissants
Roll the dough out until it is ¼-inch thick. Then, cut it into four equal squares.
Tip: Use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut the squares in half so they are triangles.
Next is the fun part! Start at the widest end of each triangle and roll them up to the thinnest end. This will form a croissant shape.
Bake them until they are golden. Then, brush them with melted butter before you serve them.
Enjoy!
What To Serve With Keto Croissants
There are probably hundreds of ways you can serve these croissants.
Besides serving them with sugar-free jam for a low-carb breakfast, you can also serve them as a side dish with your favorite low-carb dinners. They will taste amazing with a bowl of keto crockpot cheeseburger soup. Or, set them on the table when you serve a low-carb pot roast.
Basically, if you can think of a meal that would taste delicious with a roll, then serve it with these keto croissants.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Croissants
Before we get to the recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about how to make keto-friendly croissants!
Are croissants keto-friendly?
Typically, croissants are not keto-friendly. If they are made with regular wheat flour, they will have too many carbs to fit on a keto diet. That is why I used low-carb and high-fat coconut flour instead.
My recipe for keto croissants only has 2g net carbs in each roll!
How do you store low-carb croissants?
The best way to store the croissants is in an airtight container. If you store it at room temperature, they will last about 5 days. You can also keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Can you freeze keto croissants?
Yes, these croissants freeze wonderfully!
Just lay them on a baking sheet in a single layer. I call this “flash freezing.” After they are frozen solid, place them in a resealable plastic freezer bag. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 5 months.
When you are ready for a croissant, just pull one out and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Can I use flaxseed meal instead of psyllium husk powder?
Yup! If you do not have psyllium husk powder, you can use flaxseed meal instead. Use the exact same amount in a 1:1 ratio.
What herbs and spices can I add on top?
They are pretty tasty just like they are, but if you want to add anything, sprinkle some garlic powder or Italian seasoning on top. Try some Everything But The Bagel seasoning as well!
These flaky and buttery croissants are the perfect thing to serve with dinner. Kids are going to eat them up! They taste just like regular croissants but without all the extra carbs.
More Keto Breads To Try
If you enjoyed these keto croissants, here are some more low-carb bread recipes you should try next. They are some of my all-time favorites!
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Keto Croissants
These buttery crescent rolls are great with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Only 2g net carbs each, they are perfect for sandwiches or sides.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Place the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese into a microwave safe bowl, and heat at 30 second intervals until they are melted and well combined.
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Put the cheese dough into a mixing bowl, and add the coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, egg and salt. Beat on high until a well incorporated dough forms.
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Press the dough between two pieces of parchment paper until it is about ¼ of an inch thick,
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Cut the dough into four squares, and cut each square into two even triangles.
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Starting at the widest end of each triangle, roll them to the thinnest end, forming a croissant shape.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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Brush the croissants with the melted butter and serve.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
Calories: 188 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 4.6 % | % Protein: 23 % | % Fat: 72.4 % | SmartPoints: 7
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