Keto Cheese Straws
Crispy low-carb cheese straws made with almond flour and mature cheddar — an easy keto-friendly snack.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Grater
- Fork
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cupalmond flour 100 g
- 1 1/2 cupsmature cheddar cheese finely hand grated(5.3 ounces/150 g)
- 1 teaspoonpsyllium huskor ground flaxseed
- 1 eggmedium
- 2 1/2 tablespoonolive oil
- optional: sesame seedsto coat
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely grate the mature cheddar by hand (do not use pre‑grated cheese).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup almond flour (100 g) and 1 teaspoon psyllium husk (or ground flaxseed).
- Add the grated cheddar (1 ½ cups / 150 g) to the dry ingredients and stir to distribute evenly.
- Add the medium egg and 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil. Use a fork to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly, then use your hands to knead in the bowl until the dough is smooth and no distinct cheesy bits remain. If the dough sticks to your hands, lightly oil your hands with a little of the olive oil.
- Divide the dough and roll it into sticks on the parchment. Aim for about 15 cm (6 in) long; optional — mine were about 20 g each. If using, roll each stick in sesame seeds to coat.
- Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 17–20 minutes, or until the straws are lightly browned all over.
- Transfer the baked straws to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving so they crisp up.
Notes
Notes
0.9g net carbs per sheese straw. Makes 16 breadsticks.
If you can, weigh your ingredients. Finely grated cheese is very fluffy, so no 2 people will end up with exactly the same amount if you measure by volume. If you're using cups, pack the cheese slightly.
I also recommend using a grater for hard cheese such as parmesan, like the one I used in the picture. If you grate larger pieces, it'll take you longer to get a smooth dough.
Be patient! If you roll your sticks too fast, they can break. Take your time and enjoy the journey 🙂
The cheese straws are a little soft when they come out of the oven. They firm up and get a nice crunch when they cool down. The thinner you roll the straws (and the more you brown them) the crunchier they'll become.
0.9g net carbs per sheese straw. Makes 16 breadsticks.
If you can, weigh your ingredients. Finely grated cheese is very fluffy, so no 2 people will end up with exactly the same amount if you measure by volume. If you're using cups, pack the cheese slightly.
I also recommend using a grater for hard cheese such as parmesan, like the one I used in the picture. If you grate larger pieces, it'll take you longer to get a smooth dough.
Be patient! If you roll your sticks too fast, they can break. Take your time and enjoy the journey 🙂
The cheese straws are a little soft when they come out of the oven. They firm up and get a nice crunch when they cool down. The thinner you roll the straws (and the more you brown them) the crunchier they'll become.