Cheddar biscuits will have you cheering
Get ready to meet your new favorite dinner carb: healthier cheddar biscuits inspired by the Red Lobster favorites.
Instead of starting with a standard biscuit recipe and making healthy swaps, we used a gluten-free biscuit recipe base.
The flours might be the most important part of the recipe. We used a combination of almond and arrowroot, making these biscuits gluten-free. Plus, the almond flour is lower in carbs and higher in healthy fat and fiber than ordinary wheat flour.
Next, we cut down on the amount of fat and substituted ghee for butter. Ghee is a clarified butter. It has little to no lactose, and contains a greater amount of omega 3 fatty acids than typical margarine, which can benefit brain function , fight inflammation, improve bone and joint health, amongst other health benefits. A vegan butter would work here, too, especially one that’s nut-based. Given that we’re using about half the fat in the namesake recipe, you can afford to splurge on the real thing without feeling guilty. Honey replaces refined sugar as a sweetener.
We often hear “everything in moderation,” and this is no exception. One of the simplest ways to make a recipe healthier is to pull back on the unhealthier ingredients. And if you want extra plant-based nutrition, you can always swap for your favorite plant-based cheese.
Cheddar Biscuits
(Yields 6 biscuits) 2 cups almond flour cup arrowroot flour cup cold ghee 2 tablespoons honey 2 large eggs teaspoon sea salt teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon garlic powder cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
2 tablespoons melted ghee
tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
teaspoon garlic powder
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In large mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients (almond flour, arrowroot, salt, garlic powder and baking soda). Cut ghee into dry ingredients with pastry cutter or form, until you have small coarse crumbs.
In small bowl, whisk together honey and eggs. Gently combine wet and dry ingredients with spatula, until just combined. Fold in cheese. Drop batter onto prepared sheet with large spoon. Bake for 15-18 minutes, checking at 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons ghee and add finely chopped parsley and garlic powder. Once baked, brush biscuits with melted ghee mixture.
Serve immediately.