Reviews
4.9(15)

20 minutes

4 Pretzels

Ingredients

Pretzel Dough
1.5 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp Cream cheese
1 Egg, beaten
3/4 cup Almond flour
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Garlic Parmesan Topping
3 tbsp Butter, melted
4 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of Parsley, optional
Nutritional Information
363 Calories
32.5g Total Fat
-2.5g Net Carbs
17.5g Protein

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2
Microwave the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese.
In a bowl, add the mozzarella and cream cheese and microwave for 1 minute Half. Ensure to give the cheese sauce mixture a stir midway through. This will ensure it is completely melted when finished.
3
Mix all to make a nice dough.
Combine the almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and egg in the bowl and knead the mixture until a cohesive fat-head dough is formed. Fat-head dough is a highly versatile dough made with ingredients like mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, eggs, and almond flour. It is a popular choice within the keto community due to its flexibility in recreating various traditionally high-carb foods such as bagels, pizza, bread, and more.
4
Divide your dough into 4 servings.
When the dough is well mixed, divide it into 4 sections. Form these individual dough pieces into pretzel shapes. Place these carefully onto the baking sheet. The dough will be sticky, not to worry this is often the texture of low carb dough. If it get too much to get a nice shape, you can roll the dough in between 2 parchment paper.
5
Brush the pretzels with butter.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. When the pretzels are on the baking sheet, brush them with melted butter and season with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
6
Bake the pretzels for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Place the pretzels in the oven and watch the dough rise. Bake the pretzels for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
7
Drizzle some additional melted butter if you desire.
When the pretzels are baked, you can them serve immediately. You can add an egg wash with the remaining egg for more shine. For ours we also brushed it with a garlic butter mixture for extra flavor and hit it with some more seasonings.

Notes

Tools you'll need for recipe:

  • Baking sheet: Using two baking sheets can ensure the pretzel bites have enough space when rising in the oven.
  • Parchment paper: The paper will ensure the pretzel dough mixture does not stick to the baking sheet.
  • Small microwavable mixing bowl: It is important to use a microwave-safe bowl. We don't want any explosions
  • Whisk: Use a whisk to thoroughly mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
  • Food brush: Use a food brush to spread the extra butter when the pretzels are baked.

Preparation

To make the preparation for these keto pretzels easier, it will help if you ensure the dough remains moist. When the dough becomes dry, it can be tough to handle and you might find it difficult to form the perfect pretzel shape. So work quick!

Storage

Wanting to make this pretzels recipe last longer? We don't blame you, it is a great recipe.

Store the leftover pretzels in airtight containers or plastic wrap in a cupboard. Do not put them in the fridge as the cool temperature can hinder their softness. It is best to keep them away from the sun and inside a room-temperature environment for them to remain soft and chewy.

Serving Suggestions

If you wish to change the flavor of these pretzels, you could add onion powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or coarse salt. For more of a treat, you could top the pretzels with melted cheese and they are bound to taste delicious! If you go this route however, do make sure you are watching the macros as cheese can increase the carb count.

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