How to Make Low-Calorie Buttermilk Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm, flaky biscuit straight out of the oven. But for those of us trying to watch our calorie intake, indulging in these buttery treats can often feel like a guilty pleasure. Enter low-calorie buttermilk biscuits, the solution to our biscuit cravings without the guilt! These light and airy biscuits are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and are perfect for enjoying with a smear of butter or your favorite jam.

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Ingredients

  • ½ (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 biscuits

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix cream cheese and oil in a large bowl. Add all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Mix until large crumbs form. Add buttermilk and mix until dough comes together in a ball. Add up to 1/4 cup more buttermilk if needed.
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 12 biscuits. Place biscuits on the oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately remove from the baking sheet. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 346mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 83mg