Paleo Coconut Flour Cheddar-Style Biscuits

Prep: 10 minCook: 18 min6 biscuitsmedium
Paleo Coconut Flour Cheddar-Style Biscuits

Grain-free biscuits that deliver satisfying savory flavor through nutritional yeast and garlic powder, creating a cheese-like taste without dairy. The coconut flour base produces tender, slightly dense biscuits perfect for paleo dieters or those avoiding gluten. These work beautifully as a breakfast side, dinner roll substitute, or snack. What makes this version special is the clever use of nutritional yeast to mimic cheddar flavor while keeping the recipe completely plant-based and paleo-compliant.

Ingredients

Yield: 6 biscuits
  • 4 large eggs
    flax eggs1:1veganplant-basedeggs-free

    May affect texture slightly

    Full guide →
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
    olive oil1:1different flavor

    Will change taste profile

    Full guide →
  • cup coconut flour
  • ¼ t baking powder
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    parmesan cheese1:1non-veganadds dairy

    Not paleo compliant

    Full guide →
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • ¼ t dried parsley
  • ¼ t sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet with parchment paper

  2. 2

    Whisk together eggs, melted coconut oil, salt, parsley, nutritional yeast and garlic powder in medium bowl

  3. 3

    Sift together coconut flour and baking powder in separate smaller bowl

  4. 4

    Fold flour mixture into egg mixture and mix to combine without overmixing

  5. 5

    Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheet to form 6 biscuits

  6. 6

    Bake until slightly brown around edges

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and transfer to wire baking rack

Tips

Tip 1

Do not overmix the batter as this can make the biscuits tough and dense.

Tip 2

Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to ensure evenly sized biscuits for consistent baking.

Tip 3

Let biscuits cool completely before storing to prevent condensation in container.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container up to one week or freeze up to one month

Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored as directed

Serve With

Serve warm or at room temperature

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

Watch

Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough biscuits

Watch

Ensure coconut oil is melted but not hot to avoid cooking eggs

Substitutions

Vegan Options

eggs
flax eggs1:1veganplant-basedeggs-free

May affect texture slightly

Full guide →
nutritional yeast
parmesan cheese1:1non-veganadds dairy

Not paleo compliant

Full guide →

General Alternatives

coconut oil
olive oil1:1different flavor

Will change taste profile

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I make these without nutritional yeast?

Yes, but you'll lose the cheese-like flavor. Try adding extra garlic powder and herbs for savory taste.

What if my batter seems too wet?

Coconut flour absorbs moisture slowly. Let batter sit 5 minutes before adding more flour if still too wet.

How long do these keep frozen?

They freeze well for up to one month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator or warm briefly in oven.