It’s time to get cooking and enjoy these cheesy garlic breadsticks!

No need to deprive yourself of the familiar foods that you’ve come to enjoy in today’s food culture.

Here is one of our go-to comfort recipes that pair healthy fats and proteins to satisfy the appetite while helping keep insulin levels in check. 

Per Serving

Calories: 289 | Fat: 25g | Net Carb: 4g | Protein: 9g
Makes 6 servings | Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

1/2 cup almond flour
3 tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 large eggs

Toppings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Tomato sauce, for serving (optional) 

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 
• In a small bowl, sift together the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. 
• In a medium bowl, beat the sour cream and butter together. 
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well to incorporate. 
• Add the dry ingredients and mix well. 
• Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread the batter evenly into a large oval shape. 
• Mix the melted butter plus garlic and drizzle over the batter. 
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella over the batter. Bake for five minutes. 
• Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of mozzarella and Parmesan and bake for another five minutes. 
• Sprinkle with the parsley and flaky sea salt and cut into twelve breadsticks. 
• Enjoy warm, with tomato sauce for dipping if you like!

Well Being Journal shares the above recipe from How Not To Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman, MD, and Diana Keuilian. Copyright © 2024 and reprinted with permission from BenBella Books.

Enjoy the work of Benjamin Bikman, PhD? Read his article The Benefits of Fermented Foods: Apple Cider Vinegar, Sourdough, Kefir, & Kimchi also found in the Winter 2022-23 issue of Well Being Journal.