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 1/3 cup to 1/2 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 (220 g) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (45.5 g) Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
- 1/2 cup (54.5 g) chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 large (1) egg
- 1/4 cup (56.75 g) butter, melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp maple extract
Glaze:
- 6 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp 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.
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Notes
Storage Information:
Store the scones in a covered container on the counter for up to 4 days, or in the fridge for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen for several months. Be sure to wrap them up tightly to avoid freezer burn.Nutrition
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I made these for breakfast and made some changes that I wouldn't recommend other people doing, so I won't post them. Just follow the recipe, people! 🙂
Mine came out flat like cookies, but delicious cookies! Again, they only came out that way because of the changes I made. I've got to learn that baking with almond flour isn't like baking with regular flour and you just can't make whatever changes you feel like. Next time I'll follow the recipe! Oh, and my husband, who dislikes healthy baked goods, really liked these. Yay!
Whoops, sorry. I had similar instructions for another scone recipe that I didn't completely re-edit. Thanks!
Carolyn
Blog: All Day I Dream About Food
URL: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com
what a perfect scone!! You won't believe that I have oatmeal pecan scones in my oven this morning, and as I was putting them in thought maple would have been a great addition! Its nice to know that I think along the same terms as such a talented baker as you!
I'm a starbucks girl as well! And when it comes to scones and muffins, Starbucks really have it good! I gotta save this!
Oh yum. I love their scones. These look SO good. And I cannot believe the technology happening now…it's insane!
Congrats on Top 9!
It says to 'sprinkle with remaining topping'. What topping?
How can you go wrong with Maple + Pecan! Looks really yummy, Carolyn!
Those re-loadable Starbucks cards are dangerous! Great scone recipe!
That last photo makes me want to just reach in and grab one to go with my coffee this morning!
You could use Splenda, if you wanted to avoid sugar altogether. Otherwise, I'd say go with sugar.
Carolyn
Blog: All Day I Dream About Food
URL: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Move over Starbucks indeed 🙂 Great creation!
Starbuck is my weakness too….
But like you I too avoid their sweet indulgence…
I really have to try this recipe, it looks so good and on the top it sounds so healthy…
great job!!
A woman after my own heart! Our local Starbucks quit carrying the maple pecan scones for a time so I re-created my own too; though not a low carb or gluten free version. I was there today for the first time in a long time and they're back…and yes, I bought one but I won't do that often…not if I can now make them at home!
I'm going to link your version up to mine…thanks.
These look amazing. I am a big fan of the cinnamon scones at Starbucks. I have the gold card too. I have thus far resisted the app but I am sure that won't last long.
They look GREAT! I am not a coffee drinker, but these would go great with some tea too.
hey carolyn – these look great and just what my kids need right now. this is the perfect passover food! what can I replace erythritol with?javascript:%20postComment(0);
Starbucks baked goods are a weakness for me too. I have to be very careful not to spend all my money there! This recreation looks amazing!
These look insane! That's fabulous that you've made a version that you can eat all the time, definitely healthier than SBUX's version. Thank you for sharing!
I avoid the sweets case whenever I go to Starbucks to buy a bag of coffee, but yeah, I've seen the fritters there. I love apple fritters. I also love scones (but you already knew that). These look absolutely delicious. I Maple and pecan are made to go together.
Ooh, I don't think I've ever had a maple scone…but it's high time I did!! Beautifully done, Carolyn! Happy Easter~