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Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels

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I didn’t think that I was going to be able to pull this keto recipe off.

I mean, a pretzel has to be crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the middle, right? How was that going to work for low-carb?

With patience and persistence, my friends… I’ll tell you that when I finally nailed this recipe, I nearly ate the whole tray, they awe THAT good!

It's made with a similar grain-free dough that we used for our keto Panini with the addition of xanthan gum. A note, so that you don’t get as frustrated as I did; the addition of xanthan gum makes this fat head dough feel completely different when you are working it.

Don’t panic! This grain-free and keto dough is supposed to feel firmer and almost crumblier. Just keep shaping them the best you can. If you need to, warm them for 5 seconds in the microwave to make them a bit more pliable. Enjoy!

Hands-on Overall

Serving size 1 pretzel

Allergy information for Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels

✔  Gluten free
✔  Nightshade free
✔  Pork free
✔  Avocado free
✔  Coconut free
✔  Fish free
✔  Shellfish free
✔  Beef free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian

Nutritional values (per 1 pretzel)

Net carbs2.3 grams
Protein7.3 grams
Fat12.8 grams
Calories154 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 19%, fat 75%
Total carbs3.9 gramsFiber1.6 gramsSugars1 gramsSaturated fat4.1 gramsSodium418 mg(18% RDA)Magnesium39 mg(10% RDA)Potassium123 mg(6% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 12 pretzels)

  • 1 3/4 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (200 g/ 7 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 1 heaped tbsp cream cheese (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g/ 1 oz)
  • additional coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted), or 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional).
    Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels
  2. Place the mozzarella and cram cheese in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute.
  3. Remove and stir and then heat in 30 second bursts until the cheese is melted and smooth.
    Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels
  4. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the egg and the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix with the mozzarella mixture until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Cut into 12 even pieces (about 32 g/ 1.1 oz each).
    Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels
  6. Roll them into a rope shape, then overlap the ends to form a pretzel. Continue until they’re all done.
  7. Melt the butter and brush the tops of each pretzel. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
    Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Eat while warm, dipped in mustard (you can even make your own mustard — it's delicious! Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels
  9. Store, in an airtight container, in the pantry for up to five days.
    Low-Carb & Keto Pretzels

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4.6 stars, average of 51 ratings
Pretzels
These keto pretzels are so close to the real deal! Soft inside and crispy on the outside, just how German pretzels should be.
Hands on15m
Overall30m
Servings12
Calories154 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (200 g/ 7 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 1 heaped tbsp cream cheese (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g/ 1 oz)
  • additional coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted), or 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional).
  2. Place the mozzarella and cram cheese in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute.
  3. Remove and stir and then heat in 30 second bursts until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  4. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the egg and the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix with the mozzarella mixture until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Cut into 12 even pieces (about 32 g/ 1.1 oz each).
  6. Roll them into a rope shape, then overlap the ends to form a pretzel. Continue until they’re all done.
  7. Melt the butter and brush the tops of each pretzel. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Eat while warm, dipped in mustard (you can even make your own mustard — it's delicious!
  9. Store, in an airtight container, in the pantry for up to five days.

Nutrition (per serving, 1 pretzel)

Calories154kcal
Net Carbs2.3g
Carbohydrates3.9g
Protein7.3g
Fat12.8g
Saturated Fat4.1g
Fiber1.6g
Sugar1g
Sodium418mg
Magnesium39mg
Potassium123mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1 pretzel)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Total per 1 pretzel
2.3 g7.3 g12.8 g154 kcal
Mozzarella cheese (low moisture, for pizza)
0.9 g3.9 g3.3 g49 kcal
Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal)
1.1 g2.7 g6.6 g74 kcal
Cream cheese, soft (full-fat)
0.1 g0.2 g0.7 g6 kcal
Baking powder, gluten-free
0.2 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs)
0 g0.5 g0.4 g6 kcal
Xanthan gum, thickening agent
0 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Salt, sea salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed
0 g0 g1.9 g17 kcal

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Naomi Sherman

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An accomplished home cook who was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease eight years ago, Naomi started to explore the connection between healthy, whole food and her symptoms, and a new love was born.

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Comments (4)

Thank you! Perhaps it was the combo of xanthan gum and melted butter, but these are crispy outside, chewy inside, unlike any other fathead bread stick/pizza crust etc I have made. Absolutely delicious! I baked 6 and stored 6 in the fridge to bake tomorrow.

Thank you Shirley! It is the xanthan gum indeed - key ingredient here 😊

Bonjour,
Du Québec, Canada
Puis je l'utiliser comme un bagel ?
Merci

I guess you could use the dough to make bagels 😊