If you love biscuits but you don’t like all the carbs that go with them, you will love this recipe! With just a few basic ingredients, you can enjoy a low calorie biscuit or two without all that guilt. The original recipe is not vegan friendly but the egg-free version is.

Ingredients for the original low calorie biscuit recipe:

  • 1 cup almond butter or other nut/seed butter (smooth)
  • ¾ cup granulated sweetener (i.e. stevia)
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for the egg-free low calorie biscuit recipe:

  • 1 cup almond butter or other nut/seed butter (smooth)
  • ¾ cup granulated sweetener (i.e. stevia)
  • 3 – 4 tablespoons ground chia seeds

Method:

  • You will love how easy these low calorie biscuit treats are to make. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • If you are using the egg-free recipe, you should add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to start with. If the mixture is too thin, and another tablespoon.
  • Scoop small balls onto the cookie sheet and make sure that you place them 3 to 4 inches apart.
  • Press each ball down into a biscuit shape using a fork.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies start to turn brown but are still soft.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool until they are soft yet firm and chewy.

Each low calorie biscuit contains just 101kcal. While this might seem like a lot, it’s not the calorie count that is most important. It’s the fact that they contain just 3g of carbohydrates! Which is the reason why you really can afford to nibble on a couple of these without worrying about your waistline.