Keto Soft Pretzels

Tasty keto soft pretzels are made with modified Fathead dough. They are flavorful, chewy, and make a great low carb snack.

These keto soft pretzels are wonderfully chewy and fragrant. They make a wonderful low carb snack, and I also really enjoy them for breakfast with my coffee!

They are made with modified “Fathead dough,” which truly is a miracle. It’s made with cream cheese, mozzarella and almond flour, but it bakes almost like a real dough. Soft and fragrant and so delicious.

The ingredients you’ll need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this tasty snack (exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below):

1. Almond flour: A healthy flour substitute. Use blanched finely ground flour.
2. Grated Parmesan: Finely grated, not coarsely shredded.
3. Baking powder: Make sure it’s fresh.
4. Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Spices are delicious and healthy, but make sure they are fresh. A stale spice can easily ruin a dish!
5. Shredded mozzarella.
6. Cream cheese: Make sure you use full-fat cream cheese.
7. Egg.
8. Egg wash: An egg yolk beaten with a teaspoon of water.
9. Coarse salt: For sprinkling on top.

How to make keto soft pretzels

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 also add several seasonings, including garlic powder and cayenne pepper, and a bit of Parmesan cheese, which give these keto pretzels a wonderful flavor. Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

1. You start by whisking together the almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
2. Next, microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese until melted.
3. Add the almond flour mixture and the egg and knead into a smooth dough.
4. Divide the dough into portions and shape into pretzels (the video below shows you exactly how to do it).
5. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
6. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

Do they 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, yeast, and boiling them prior to 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, really liked them and asked for seconds.

How to store keto soft pretzels

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

Reviews of this recipe

Pinterest users are generally pleased with this keto soft pretzel recipe, and their photos are just gorgeous! Here are some of their comments:

• Marie says, “I made mine into strips and I topped with pretzel salt. They are a good substitute. Good with mustard.”
• Frances comments, “Turned out yummy!”
• Christine: “Loved this recipe!”
• And I love the way Leila adds jalapeños to her pretzels!

More tasty recipes that you might like

Another great keto almond flour recipe is this recipe for almond flour cheese biscuits. And you should definitely try this keto garlic bread! Or maybe you shouldn’t… it’s probably too tasty!

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Keto Soft Pretzels

Tasty keto soft pretzels are made with modified Fathead dough. They are flavorful, chewy, and make a great low carb snack.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread, keto, pretzels

Servings: 4 large pretzels

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups blanched finely ground almond flour (5 oz) (it’s best so measure by weight)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (6 oz)
• 1 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp of water, for egg wash
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, microwave until completely melted (30-40 more seconds), and stir again.
• Quickly add the almond flour mixture and the beaten egg. Mix to incorporate, then knead until smooth.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin 18-inch rope, then shape the rope into a pretzel, as shown in the video.
• Brush the tops of the pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
• Bake the pretzels until golden brown, 15-18 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Keto Soft Pretzels

Amount Per Serving (1 soft pretzel)

Calories 378 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Sodium 753mg33%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 21g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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