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Keto cheese straws on a silver tray
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Crunchy Keto Cheese Straws

Tasty breadstick alert! These low carb cheese straws are perfect for nibbling and dipping. An easy grain free snack recipe with only 5 ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: British
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 16
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Katrin Nürnberger

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour (100g)
  • 1 ½ cups mature cheddar cheese, finely hand grated (5.3 ounces/150g)
  • 1 teaspoon psyllium husk or ground flaxseed
  • 1 egg medium
  • 2 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • optional: sesame seeds to coat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 Celsius / 356 Fahrenheit.
  • Grate cheddar. It should be grated as finely as possible. Shop-bought ready-grated cheddar does not work.
  • Mix cheddar, almond flour and psyllium husk in a bowl.
  • Add egg and oil. Mix first with a fork until you get a crumbly consistency. Then knead until the dough is smooth and you cannot see any cheesy bits.
  • Roll the dough into sticks. Mine weighed around 20g each and were about 15 cm long. If you wish, roll the sticks in sesame seeds. The thinner you can get them, the crunchier they'll be!
  • Bake in the preheated oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for around 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned all over.
  • Let cool fully before serving.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 13.1mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.3g