These are the original Keto Maple Pecan Scones. Accept no substitutes! These sweet and tender maple-scented treats are my favorite keto Starbucks copycat recipe. Just as good and a whole lot healthier!
Once upon a time, I worshiped at the altar of Starbucks. I liked their coffee well enough, but what I was really after were the baked goods.
I discovered their maple pecan scones back when I was at university and it was love at first bite. Mind you, they were so darn sweet, I could only have a few bites at a time. But they went so well with a cup of black coffee!
Of course, I don’t go near such sugary treats anymore. Instead, I make my own versions that are far healthier. I created this recipe for Keto Maple Pecan Scones way back in 2012 and I love them just as much as I ever did.
I have many other Starbucks knockoff recipes, such as Keto Frappuccinos and Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars. But these scones were the very first and I really do believe that they rival the real deal!
Why you will love this recipe
Scones have long been one of my favorite coffee shop treats and perfecting them in a keto friendly fashion was imperative to me. These maple pecan scones truly have that perfect tender consistency.
They’re also easy to make, and take only about 35 minutes start to finish. And the sweet maple cream glaze makes them absolutely delectable. They really do taste just like the ones from Starbucks.
And yet far healthier! The famed coffee shop version weigh in at 440 calories and a whopping 59g of carbs. Whereas my keto scones have only 297 calories and 7.5g of carbs.
Also be sure to check out my blueberry keto scones. It’s a great base recipe for other flavors.
Ingredients you need
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- Almond flour: These are almond flour scones and I don’t recommend trying to replace it with coconut flour. They simply won’t have the right consistency.
- Swerve Sweetener: You will need both granular and confectioner’s style for this recipe. BochaSweet may also work but allulose will likely brown too quickly and make them too soft.
- Toasted pecans: You can often buy pecans already toasted, or you can toast them yourself in a 350ºF oven for about 8 minutes. Keep your eye on them so that they don’t burn!
- Maple flavor: This is a fantastic product for maple lovers! We can’t use real maple syrup, but a little bit of maple extract gives you the right flavor for keto baked goods. I really like the Frontier brand.
- Egg: Large eggs are standard for baking
- Baking staples: Eggs, butter, heavy cream, baking powder, salt.
Step by step directions
- Whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in the chopped pecans. Add the egg, butter, cream, and maple extract, and stir until dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and shape by hand into a circle about 7 or 8 inches in diameter. Slice into 8 even wedges and separate carefully, then space evenly around the baking sheet.
- Bake 18 to 25 minutes, or until the scones are firm and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sweetener, maple extract and heavy cream until smooth. Add a little water to thin the glaze, if needed. Spread or drizzle over the cooled scones and let set.
Expert Tips
Make sure you are using finely ground almond flour, to give the scones the best consistency. Trust me, it makes a big difference! But don’t use defatted almond flour, which is very powdery and dry.
The scones themselves aren’t overly sweet, because the glaze adds quite a bit of sweetness. If you want to skip the glaze, I recommend using ⅓ cup to ½ cup sweetener in the scones themselves.
Maple extract isn’t sold in too many regular grocery stores, although you can find it in a few. Try to get natural maple flavor, as the artificial version really doesn’t compare. I usually order mine from Amazon.
Dairy-free Option: Use coconut oil or avocado oil in the scones, and replace the heavy whipping cream with coconut cream.
More keto maple flavored recipes
- Keto Oatmeal
- Maple “Oatmeal” Breakfast Cookies
- No Churn Maple Walnut Ice Cream
- Keto Maple Walnut Biscotti
- Maple Bacon Donuts
Maple Pecan Keto Scones Recipe
Ingredients
Scones:
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup Swerve Sweetener
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans toasted
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
Glaze:
- 6 tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- Water if needed
Instructions
Scones
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and lightly dust with almond flour.
- Whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in the chopped pecans. Add the egg, butter, cream, and maple extract, and stir until dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and shape by hand into a circle about 7 or 8 inches in diameter. Slice into 8 even wedges and separate carefully, then space evenly around the baking sheet.
- Bake 18 to 25 minutes, or until the scones are firm and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sweetener, maple extract and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add a little water to thin, if needed. Spread or drizzle over the cooled scones and let set.
sb says
I DO NOT NORMALLY POST REVIEWS OF RECIPES, BUT FOR THIS ONE I JUST HAD TOO! I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE MAPLE FLAVORING, AS I FEEL EXTRACTS GIVE RECIPES AN ARTIFICIAL TASTE, BUT I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. I ORDERED THE SAME BRAND MAPLE EXTRACT USED IN THIS RECIPE AND MY HOME HOUSE SMELLS LIKE MAPLE SYRUP AFTER BAKING THE SCONES. I TASTED THE EXTRACT PLAIN BEFORE ADDING TO THE RECIPE AND WAS NOT IMPRESSED, BUT THE RESULT AFTER BAKING WAS BRILLANT. WONDERFUL MAPLE FLAVOR AS IF I HAD JUST COLLECTED MYSELF FROM A TREE. THE SCONES ARE VERY TASTY WITH AND WITHOUT THE GLAZE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RECIPE.
Carolyn says
Glad you like them!
Christine says
I just made these. Absolutely love them. So easy to make. I don’t think they will last very long around my hubby lol
Angela says
I just made these. They are very good. I have never made scones before and these were super easy. I am thankful for your recipe. I have diabetes and feel good knowing I can enjoy blueberry scones again 🎉. Thank You very much for this recipe!!!!!
Melanie says
Homerun once again! I love these scones!
Naomi says
My first time making scones, and it was easier than I thought it would be. Hubby thought I bought them at a fancy bakery. It’s delicious.
Carolyn says
So great to hear!
Karen says
OMG!! I have been searching for this exact recipe! I too remember the maple pecan scone of Starbucks old . These are much better! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you thank you thank you !!
Janice Hinkley says
Is it possible to use ground pecans in place of some or all of the almond flour in the Maple Keto Pecan Scones?
All the best,
Janice H.
jl@hinkley.ca
Carolyn says
Yes but a few things… it will make them more coarse, and it could make them a bit drier. Pecan flour or ground pecans has the skin on still, which changes the consistency.
Paula Kanenberg says
I am a long follower of Carolyn, but this recipe just never came together for me. I checked the ingredients over and again and the dough never came together for me. I was able to squeeze it into some type of individual shape and baked half the recipe. They were tasty but fell apart. I added yet another egg and more heavy cream and water to the batch, and formed them, as well. They, too were tasty, and stayed together better, but just not right here. I am so disappointed! Have not had an unworkable recipe from the site until now. Yes, checking ingredients again. Followed them as written. Pouring rain outside. Air conditioned home. Help!!!???
Carolyn says
So something definitely went wrong on your end. You either mismeasured or you’re using coconut flour. OR you use the defatted variety of almond flour which is really fine and powdery. You want the kind that is ground, blanched almonds. Can you please tell me the brand?
I have made this recipe many many times. As have many readers. So I am confident it works as written.
Marla says
I made these using Pecan Flour (this has become my go-to flour since almond flour tends to bother me sometimes). They are in the oven now and I can hardly wait to have one with my coffee!
Liz Cook says
These a so delicious! I have been hesitant to make them for months because I hate wasting ingredients. They crisped up perfectly. I am about to make a blueberry batch shortly. Try these. You won’t be disappointed.
Carolyn says
Glad you enjoyed them!
Lanée Johnson says
I love trying new recipes for “Sweet Sunday” breakfasts, so when I found this recipe waiting for me in my inbox this morning (& I had all the ingredients) of course, I had to try it out. A super easy recipe w/ a few basic ingredients, but there is nothing basic about these flavorful scones! My whole family loved them & I esp. loved dipping them in my morning coffee. And while they are sweet, the sweetest part is that my T1D son’s blood sugars never went over 100 after eating them. Thanks for yet another winner of a recipe, Carolyn!!
Carolyn says
I’m delighted to hear it!
Shelbel says
Carolyn, I just made these this morning. They are freakin’ delicious!!! Just enough maple flavor and sweetness. I should have made a double batch. Easy to make too. I baked these on a silicon mat and did cut them, but found it too hard to pull them apart without them “tearing” apart so I just made the cuts a bit thicker for some separation – that seemed to work. I did cook them the full 25 minutes for a crisper scone. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Carolyn says
Sounds like maybe your dough was a bit wet and perhaps needed a touch more flour?
Shelbel says
Not sure Carolyn, but I have been enjoying one of these every day this week for breakfast with my coffee! The maple sugar glaze adds just the right amount of extra sweetness too. I think next batch (probably making these again this weekend LOL) I’ll use parchment paper instead of the silicone mat.
Mark says
Just made these scones this morning and they are superb! They’re even better than the Starbucks version. Thank you for an excellent recipe!
Jane says
These have rocketed to the top of my favorites…even surpasing the peanut butter mousse, which is saying a lot!! Now I’m eyeing the pumpkins scones since it’s fall y’all 🙂
Bonnie Lee Snyder says
Hi There:
I would love to make these but need to know the full nutritional value, especially the Sodium and the Cholesterol.
Thanks,
Bonnie
Carolyn says
You should be able to run those numbers pretty easily in an online nutritional calculator.