Key lime lovers, this one’s for you! These tangy keto key lime scones are a tropical taste sensation.

Glazed sugar free scones on a cooling rack over a white table.

You know I have a thing for scones, right? I’ve always loved these tender, slightly crumbly baked goods. And I am always looking for new and different flavor variations.

These tangy sweet Key Lime Scones are my latest offering to all my fellow scone lovers out there.

So many fun flavors!

I am the self appointed queen of keto scones. I guarantee you that I’ve got more low carb scone recipes than any other recipe creator out there. Mind you’ve I’ve been doing this for 11 year so I have a bit of a head start!

I have 22 different low carb, sugar free scone recipes here on the blog. And that doesn’t even include the many others I have created for other sites and for my keto cookbooks!

A few of my most popular scone recipes include my classic Keto Blueberry Scones, and my Starbucks copycat Keto Maple Pecan Scones. I even have some savory recipes like these Keto Ham & Cheese Scones.

Close up shot of glaze being drizzled over a keto key lime scone.

Key limes vs. Persian limes

I’m always on the hunt for new flavor ideas for these sweet biscuit-like baked goods. And citrus and scones go so well together. So why not go full on tropical and add some key lime zest and juice?

I love those little tiny key limes. They’re so cute and tart, and slightly less acidic than the standard Persian limes.

But if you’ve ever tried to work with them, you know that they are a pain in the butt to squeeze. They’re so small that you only get a few teaspoons of juice out of each one. So baking with them takes a bit of patience.

If you want to make these scones with regular limes, that’s completely acceptable! You can also purchase pre-squeezed key lime juice.

Top down image of keto key lime scones on a cooling rack.

How to make Key Lime Scones

The base of this recipe is very similar to my Keto Cranberry Orange Scones, which results in a truly tender consistency. Here are my best tips for getting it right.

The flours

I use a combination of almond and coconut flour here. It’s one I’ve used frequently as I feel it gives the best texture that most resembles classic scones.

The sweetener

I recommend an erythritol based sweetener such as Swerve, as other sweeteners like allulose will make your scones too soft. You can do that if you wish but you’ve been warned!

Chilled butter

Cutting in chilled butter helps give keto scones a slightly more crumbly texture. Conventional scones use the same method and it works for these as well.

Lime zest

Whether you are using key limes or standard limes, do not skip the zest! It boosts the lime flavor tremendously.

Offset spatula

I cannot recommend one of these little kitchen gadgets enough. They are invaluable to me! I have a kitchen full of expensive equipment and this may be the tool I reach for the most. It’s ideal for spreading frosting but also for wiggling under fragile unbaked scones.

Silicone mats

I also recommend silicone baking mats for protecting the bottoms of your keto baked goods. Parchment paper is a decent alternative but the mats are so useful and help reduce kitchen waste.

A key lime scone on a white plate with some berries, over a green napkin.

More delicious keto lime recipes

Keto Key Lime Scones

Key lime lovers, this one's for you! These tangy keto key lime scones are a tropical taste sensation.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto scones, key lime scones

Prep Time: 13

Cook Time: 22

Total Time: 35

Servings: scones

Calories: 201kcal

Ingredients

Scones

1 ½ cups almond flour
⅓ cup granulated Swerve Sweetener
¼ cup coconut flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 large egg
2 teaspoon key lime zest
3 tablespoon key lime juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
1 to 2 tablespoon key lime juice

Instructions

Scones

Preheat the oven to 325F and line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat. Lightly grease the baking mat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two sharp knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and pat into a 7-inch circle. Use a very sharp knife to cut into 8 wedges, cutting straight down, rather than dragging the knife through the dough.
Wiggle under each wedge with a knife or offset spatula, and spread the scones around the baking sheet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the tops are firm to the touch.
Remove and let cool completely on the pan.

Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sweetener and enough lime juice to create a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled scones.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Key Lime Scones

Amount Per Serving (1 scone)

Calories 201 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value*

Fat 16.9g26%

Carbohydrates 7.7g3%

Fiber 3.5g14%

Protein 5.9g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keto Key Lime Scones

So many fun flavors!

Key limes vs. Persian limes