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Keto Pretzels

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated Aug 20, 2024
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4.91 from 11 votes

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These amazing keto pretzels are made with almond flour. They are chewy and flavorful, very close to the real thing! They obviously make the perfect low-carb snack, but they're also great for a meal. I love having them for breakfast or lunch!

Keto pretzels are topped with coarse salt.

These keto pretzels are wonderfully chewy and fragrant. They are surprisingly easy to make, and I enjoy them for snacks, lunch, and even for breakfast with my coffee! I make them with a modified version of the miraculous Fathead Dough - a low-carb dough made of cream cheese, mozzarella, and almond flour that bakes almost like real dough - soft, fragrant, and delicious.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed for keto pretzels.

You'll only need a few ingredients to make these pretzels. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Almond flour: I use superfine almond flour. I don't recommend using a coarse almond meal in this recipe.
  • Grated parmesan: Finely grated, not coarsely shredded.
  • Baking powder: Make sure it's fresh. And if you need it to be gluten-free, please verify that as well.
  • Spices: I use garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cheeses: Shredded mozzarella and cream cheese.
  • Eggs: I use them in the dough and also for an egg wash that I brush on top of the pretzels.
  • Coarse salt: For sprinkling on top of the pretzels.

Variations

You can vary this recipe by using different spices. Sometimes, I add a pinch of dried thyme or oregano.

You can also use different toppings instead of coarse salt, such as sesame seeds, bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, or za'atar spice.

Instructions

Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here's an overview of the steps for making these pretzels:

You start by whisking together the almond flour, parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Next, microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese until melted. Add the almond flour mixture and an egg and knead into a smooth dough.

Kneading the dough.

Divide the dough into portions and shape them into pretzels.

Shaping the dough into pretzels.

Brush the pretzels with an egg wash (made from an egg yolk and water) and sprinkle them with coarse salt, then bake them in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Four keto pretzels are ready on a baking sheet.

Expert Tips

  1. As mentioned above, I make these pretzels using modified Fathead Dough. I add a bit more almond flour than the original recipe calls for. Otherwise, the dough is too sticky to handle. I don't recommend trying to make these pretzels with classic Fathead Dough.
  2. It's best to measure almond flour by weight. If you measure it by volume, make sure not to pack it into the measuring cups. It should be loosely packed. 

Recipe FAQs

Do keto pretzels taste like real pretzels?

No. It's amazing to see how this dough bakes, golden and puffy and beautiful. But these are by no means true pretzels. They can't be without gluten and yeast, and boiling them before baking.

However, despite their limitations, these pretzels do give you the experience of a crusty exterior, a chewy interior, and an intense flavor profile. Even my two teenage testers, who frequently eat regular pretzels, loved them. The photo below shows their wonderfully doughy texture. Showing off the pretzels' texture.

Can I make this recipe with coconut flour?

No, unfortunately, you can't. Almond flour and coconut flour are very different and behave differently when baked. They are not interchangeable.

I don't like spicy food. Can I skip the cayenne pepper?

You can skip it, but it doesn't make the pretzels spicy. It merely adds an additional layer of flavor.

Serving Suggestions

These pretzels are perfect just as they are! But you can also dip them into various dips and sauces, including cheese sauce, ranch dressing, spinach artichoke dip, and pizza dip.

You can also serve them for lunch alongside soups like broccoli soup or cauliflower soup.

As mentioned above, I sometimes have one for breakfast with my coffee.

Storing Leftovers

If you have leftovers, it's best to freeze them in freezer bags and gently thaw them in the microwave. They don't keep well in the fridge, but they do keep well in the freezer.

Two keto pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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Keto pretzels are topped with coarse salt.
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Keto Pretzels with Almond Flour and Parmesan

These amazing keto pretzels make a great low-carb snack, but they're also perfect as part of a meal.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 large pretzels
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups almond flour - superfine; 5 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan - grated; not shredded
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder - fresh; gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1½ cups mozzarella - shredded, part-skim; 6 ounces
  • 1 ounce cream cheese - cubed
  • 1 egg - large, lightly beaten
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
    Almond flour mixed with parmesan and spices.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, microwave until completely melted (30-40 more seconds), and stir again.
    Melted cheeses in a bowl.
  • Quickly add the almond flour mixture and the beaten egg. Mix to incorporate, then knead until smooth.
    Kneading the dough.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin 18-inch rope, then shape the rope into a pretzel.
    Shaping the dough into pretzels.
  • Beat the egg yolk with a teaspoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
    Topping the pretzels with coarse salt.
  • Bake the pretzels until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve immediately.
    Four keto pretzels are ready on a baking sheet.

Notes

  • It's best to measure almond flour by weight. If you measure it by volume, make sure not to pack it into the measuring cups. It should be loosely packed. 
  • I make these pretzels using modified Fathead Dough. I add a bit more almond flour than the original recipe calls for. Otherwise, the dough is too sticky to handle. I don't recommend trying to make these pretzels with classic Fathead Dough.
  • If you have leftovers, it's best to freeze them in freezer bags and gently thaw them in the microwave. They don't keep very well in the fridge, but they do keep well in the freezer.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1 pretzel | Calories: 378 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 29 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 753 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 2 g

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  1. Marsha Strauss says

    January 15, 2025 at 12:52 pm

    would halloumi cheese work in place of the mozzarella? I just happen to have a lb of it, and only a small chunk of mozzarella on hand. thanks for your guidance!

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    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      January 15, 2025 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Marsha,
      sadly, it won't. It needs to be mozzarella. Have you tried my halloumi recipe?

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