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.
MaryLaverty says
I made these today and they were WONDERFUL ! My husband and I are big fans of Starbuck’s maple nut scones, or we used to be until we went low carb. Now we don’t have to miss them anymore, because these taste just like them! I am very happy right now…
Stephanie says
I just made a batch of these as plain scones (omitted the nuts and glaze) and the texture was really stellar! Will totally make them again when I have the maple extract. Thank you!
Tracy says
The number one thing I miss being GF is Maple Squares. I love scones so think if I make these, my maple cravings will be over!
geokatgirl says
OMG, just the other day I was cursing Starbucks waiting in line for a coffee because they offer NOTHING for the sugar-challenged. I am will be smug and mentally cursing them as I eat one of these.
Jeanette says
Carolyn, these look amazing – I think you should sell them to Starbucks – the need some gluten-free options!
Louise says
I was just thinking about scones today and how I missed. them! Your Almond Crusted Butter Cake is cooking in my oven right now. Smells heavenly!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I've got a bag of Swerve Confectionary just waiting to be used and that glaze sounds like a great way to do that.
lisamichele says
I adore maple plus nuts anything, so I can imagine how wonderful the combination is, in a scone. They look beautiful. Thanks so much for your kind thoughts – every little bit helps 🙂
food_dreamer says
Thanks, Krista.
Carolyn
Blog: All Day I Dream About Food
URL: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com
food_dreamer says
Scones are my favourite too. So glad you liked these!
Carolyn
Blog: All Day I Dream About Food
URL: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Krista says
Carolyn…you. are. amazing. I would never ever guess these would be low carb. I need to go through your recipes and print a few to take with me to my Cali to make for my diabetic Grandmother who has a hard time eating what she should.
Pat Garay says
Scones are my hands-down favorite baked good! Just made these and wasn't going to make the glaze as I usually don't like them glazed–but oh boy did they come out delish, and the glaze was perfection! Thanks for all your great recipes!
cravingsofalunatic says
These look scrumptious. Love maple pecan baked goods. I have to confess though, I am a huge coffee hater. Do not even like the smell of it these days. My hubs loves it though.
Magic of Spice says
I am a Starbucks girl too 🙂 These scones look and sound far more delicious than any I have seen there!
Terra says
You rock as always! I honestly have never had the Starbucks scones with the maple glaze….I am soooo missing out! Anything maple pecan makes me happy:-) These scones look delicious and sound AMAZING!! Hugs, Terra
Dennis Zimmerman says
I'm making these bitches tonight! Chef Dennis sucks!
food_dreamer says
LOL, thanks for the tips. Yep, baking with almond flour is totally different from baking with wheat flour!
Carolyn
Blog: All Day I Dream About Food
URL: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com
comowater.com says
I have a Starbucks gold card too! 😀 But I'd prefer your scones to their baked goods any day!
Giuliana says
The picture of mine is here: https://twitter.com/#!/GiulianaGraves/status/1893…
Giuliana says
I just made these Carolyn! I changed the glaze around a bit because I wanted a more intense maple flavour (I loooooooooooooove my maple syrup) and these were better than sbux, hands down!
Erin says
This recipe sounds like just what I was looking for! As for using maple syrup instead of maple extract… how much, any idea? I don’t have maple extract and don’t think our stores have anything but the imitation maple stuff… and I have plenty of actual maple syrup!!
Carolyn says
Are you looking for it to be low carb, or just gluten-free? The maple syrup will add a lot of carbs, but you can do it. For the scones, I’d do 2 or 3 tbsp, and for the glaze, you can replace all of the liquid with maple syrup and get some great flavour.
Erin says
Thanks so much for the reply! I was just wanting them to be gluten free, so this helps out a lot! I have some friends who are eliminating all grains from their diet, and I am going to try to cut out lots of grains and see if it will help me get off the extra postpartum weight I have been carrying for almost two years. so I have just been looking for a few baked goods that have no wheat.