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.
Patty C. says
These ALWAYS come out delicious. But my scones are always brown instead of light like in the picture. And the glaze is as well. Is that because I’m using imitation Maple? I haven’t bought Maple extract because it’s so expensive and hard to find in stores. Does this make a difference in the color outcome?
Kathryn says
Hi Carolyn,
I don’t usually have heavy cream in my fridge. Could I use half n half or Greek yogurt in its place.
Thanks.
Beth Mahoney says
Y’all seriously need to make these! I’ve also made these with Swerve brown instead of granular, and they still turned out amazing! They are beautiful, too. I wish I could post pictures.
Jessica says
The scones themselves were delicious! Great flavor and texture 😋 But we wouldn’t do the glaze on them next time, it made them too sweet-tasting and the glaze ended up with a strong cooling effect. Definitely looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
Wayne MacAskill says
I stumbled across you on YouTube and saw you make these scones. I’m new to keto baking and I had to try these. Congratulations! These scones are just plain great. My wife loves them too. Thank you!
Carolyn says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Kim Lawson says
HOLY CRAP! These were absolutely the bomb! They didn’t turn out as pretty as yours, but they tasted great. Even my husband said “WOW these taste like a regular scone”. Will defiantly make them again.
Thanks for a great recipe.
Carolyn says
That’s so great to hear!
Nata Etherton says
Hi. I am interested in learning to cook keto. I have Type 2 diabetes, so need to limit sugar. But I love baking, and would like to make your Maple Pecan Scones. However, I am now reading that erythritol may be linked to heart problems. What is your opinion, and what could I use in its place? Thank you.
Carolyn says
Hi, you can read my thoughts here: https://www.facebook.com/AllDayIDreamAboutFood/posts/pfbid0xq5aqpdEVHNaJpK1zd1BkazJ6PgWgzQBorFSYS5ZQfpVaPze9ErCdghn9EfSvH1Ql
You could try allulose or BochaSweet. It will make the scones softer but they will still be delicious.
Cate says
You are my Shero! You have made my life worth living🤣🥰
Louise Armstrong says
made these this morning. Let them cool while outside choring. Wonderful thing to come it to ! Bravo👏
Jennifer Mance says
I just love your recipes!!! I just made these this morning and they turned out perfectly! I have always been a fan of maple anything lol. Being from Canada originally, I decided to make mine with walnuts. Next time I will use pecans to compare. Thank you for all your amazing recipes and posts on FB!
Christine says
I didn’t have maple flavoring so I used butter pecan flavor. They were absolutely delicious and so easy to make
Kathi S. says
These were so delicious and easy to make!
Barbra Shoffner says
As always, you do all the had work for us. I love all your recipes and so does everyone that gets the chance to try them. All my friends and family loves my baking and it’s all because of you. Thanks Carolyn