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    Home » Muffins & Scones » Keto Carrot Cake Scones

    Published: Mar 9, 2023 by Carolyn

    Keto Carrot Cake Scones

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    These keto-friendly carrot cake scones are the perfect addition to your spring baking. Tender and easy to make, and they have only 4.2g net carbs per serving.

    Close up shot of Carrot Cake Scones on a white tray.

    Carrot Cake Scones? What a fun idea. Don’t mind if I do!

    When I was growing up, scones were just scones. I loved them, but they tended to be quite plain. Any variety consisted of the addition of some currants or berries, but that was about it.

    Then Starbucks brought scones into the mainstream and made them incredibly popular. And increasingly more interesting, with all sorts of creative flavors.

    And I love making healthier, low carb versions. I’ve got the classics, like Keto Scones with Blueberries. And then I have some with more unique flavors, like my popular Keto Maple Pecan Scones.

    Add these to your list of Keto Easter Recipes for a delicious Spring brunch!

    Two keto carrot cake scones on a white plate in front of a cup of coffee.

    Why you will love this recipe

    Fans of my Keto Carrot Cake will adore these scones. They have the perfect tender consistency with that undeniable carrot cake flavor. And the cream cheese drizzle really takes it up a notch.

    I will be the first to admit that carrots are not a low carb vegetable. But as with almost anything, a small amount can go a long way and lends flavor and authenticity to keto recipes.

    This recipe contain only three quarters of a cup of shredded carrot. Spread out over 12 delicious keto scones, that adds less than 1g of carbs per serving.

    Definitely keto-friendly at that rate!

    Reader Reviews

    “These are SO good! I made the recipe exactly as written (but just halved it), and although my decorating skills are usually quite mediocre, I managed to make these look like yours, and it so made my day!! Yay 🙂 ” — Anu

    “Whoop whoop!! Made these today…it’s like getting a carrot cake but with half the effort and in half the time. Fantastic. Thanks Carolyn for another A+ recipe.” — Mel

    “Just made these, and OMG YUM!! I love carrot cake and the flavors in these are perfect! I have never made scones before, and these were a breeze. Thanks!!”– Nicole

    Ingredients you need

    Top down image of the ingredients for Keto Carrot Cake Scones.
    • Almond flour: I like to use almond flour for a scone-like texture, but if you want to go nut-free, you can use sunflower seed flour instead. See my tutorial on making your own sunflower seed flour.
    • Shredded coconut: The finely shredded coconut helps give the proper texture to these carrot cake scones, but if you aren’t a fan, use another ⅓ cup of almond flour.
    • Chopped nuts: Add some walnuts or pecans for a classic carrot cake texture.
    • Sweetener: Scones don’t need a lot of sweetener but it does help give them the right flavor. I like granular Swerve for the scones and powdered Swerve for the drizzle so that it’s not gritty. Be sure to check out the Sweetener Options section for more possibilities.
    • Baking powder: Keto baked goods require more baking powder than conventional recipes so make sure you add it all in.
    • Carrots: A little bit of shredded carrot gives these scones flavor and authenticity.
    • Cream cheese: Cream cheese frosting makes them taste even more like classic carrot cake.
    • Heavy Cream: Thin out the frosting with some heavy cream so that you can drizzle it over the scones.
    • Kitchen staples: Butter, eggs, cinnamon, cloves, salt, vanilla extract.

    Step-by-step directions

    A collage of 6 images showing how to make Keto Carrot Cake Scones.

    1. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, shredded coconut, walnuts or pecans, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves.

    2. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the shredded carrots. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla extract, and stir until the dough comes together.

    3. Form the scones: Turn the dough out onto a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and form into 2 low, flat circles about 7 inches in diameter. Cut each circle into 6 even wedges. Gently lift the scones with a spatula, and spread around the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

    4. Bake the scones: Bake at 325ºF for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and just firm to the touch. Remove and let cool completely on the pan.

    5. Prepare the drizzle: Beat the cream cheese with the sweetener in a medium bowl with the cream and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

    6. Decorate the scones: Cut a small tip off from the corner of a ziploc bag. Spoon the frosting into the bag, seal, and then pipe decoratively over the cooled scones.

    Close up shot of a carrot cake scone broken open on a white plate.

    Expert tips

    The smaller you can shred your carrots, the better. They don’t need to be drained or squeezed out at all. They add moisture to the recipe and give them a wonderful texture that is a cross between scone and carrot cake.

    I recommend lining your pan with a silicone baking mat. They protect the bottoms of keto baked goods like scones and cookies a little better.

    Sweetener Options

    You can use your preferred sweetener in the scones themselves but the texture may change a little. Sweeteners like BochaSweet or allulose will make them softer and more cakey. Allulose may also make them brown faster so keep your eye on them.

    For the drizzle, you need a powdered sweetener or a liquid extract like stevia. If you use a concentrated extract, you may not need to add as much cream to thin it out.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are carrots okay on keto?

    Carrots are not technically keto friendly. However, they are acceptable in a recipe like this, where a small amount is spread over a large number of servings. The carrots add only 0.6g of carbs to each scone and are unlikely to affect your state of ketosis.

    How many carbs are in carrot cake scones?

    This carrot cake scone recipe has 7.4g of carbs and 3.2g of fiber per serving. That comes to 4.2g net carbs per scone.

    How do I store keto carrot cake scones?

    Unlike most scones, these have little more moisture from the carrots. So in this case, I recommend refrigerating them in a covered container for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to two months. Wrap them up tightly to avoid freezer burn.

    A pile of keto carrot cake scones on a wooden table with a cup of coffee.

    More keto Easter brunch ideas

    • Keto Coffee Cake
    • Bacon and Brie Frittata
    • Sheet Pan Pancakes
    • Keto Breakfast Casserole
    • Keto Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
    Two keto carrot cake scones on a white plate over an orange napkin.

    Keto Carrot Cake Scones

    These keto-friendly carrot cake scones are a perfect addition to your Easter brunch menu. Grain-free and sugar-free.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Brunch
    Keyword: carrot cake scones, keto scones
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 231kcal

    Ingredients

    Scones

    • 2 ½ cups almond flour
    • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener or other granular sweetener
    • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¾ cup shredded carrots loosely packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3 tablespoon butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Cream Cheese Drizzle

    • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 2 tablespoon Swerve Confectioners or other powdered sweetener
    • 1 ½ tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    Scones

    • Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, shredded coconut, walnuts or pecans, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Stir in the shredded carrots. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla extract, and stir until the dough comes together.
    • Turn the dough out onto a prepared baking sheet, and form into 2 low, flat circles about 7 inches in diameter. Cut each circle into 6 even wedges. Gently lift the scones with a spatula, and spread around the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
    • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and just firm to the touch. Remove, and let cool.

    Drizzle

    • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sweetener, cream and vanilla until smooth.
    • Cut a small tip from the corner of a ziploc bag. Spoon the frosting into the bag, seal, and then pipe decoratively over the cooled scones.

    Notes

    Storage Information: Store the scones in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to two months. Wrap them up tightly to avoid freezer burn.
    Sweetener Options: You can use your preferred sweetener in the scones themselves but the texture may change a little. Sweeteners like BochaSweet or allulose will make them softer and more cakey. Allulose may also make them brown faster so keep your eye on them.
    For the drizzle, you need a powdered sweetener or a liquid extract like stevia. If you use a concentrated extract, you may not need to add as much cream to thin it out.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Carrot Cake Scones
    Amount Per Serving (1 scone)
    Calories 231 Calories from Fat 182
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20.2g31%
    Carbohydrates 7.4g2%
    Fiber 3.2g13%
    Protein 7g14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Caroline says

      March 09, 2023 at 9:43 am

      I like your recipes but please could you add metric values for the UK. Many thanks.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 11, 2023 at 9:41 am

        Done… the metric button is there now.

        Reply
    2. Anu says

      April 17, 2021 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      These are SO good! I made the recipe exactly as written (but just halved it), and although my decorating skills are usually quite mediocre, I managed to make these look like yours, and it so made my day!! Yay 🙂 These are incredibly delicious, and as you say, the coconut really adds to the texture, so I definitely wouldn’t skip it. I used pecans instead of walnuts, but I’m sure these will be just as lovely with either. Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      April 27, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious — I’d have never guess they were keto!

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      April 27, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      I could eat these scones every day! They are absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    5. Natalie says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Yay for yummy, low-carb, carrot desserts!! Thanks for sharing this! I am going to make some this week!

      Reply
    6. Hope says

      October 21, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      Seriously delicious! Thank you for another wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    7. Mel says

      July 08, 2016 at 3:24 am

      Whoop whoop!! Made these today…it’s like getting a carrot cake but with half the effort and in half the time. Fantastic. Thanks Carolyn for another A+ recipe.

      Reply
    8. Shannon says

      March 16, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Good morning Carolyn 🙂

      I’m wondering if I can find this recipe somewhere else? I’ve tried and tried and the “sheknows” website keeps crashing.

      Thanks, (and I love your recipes btw)
      Shannon

      Reply
      • Shannon says

        March 16, 2016 at 10:24 am

        Strange, I was able to access the “sheknows” website with my phone, so SUCCESS I got the recipe! So excited to try it!

        Reply
    9. Annemarie says

      April 19, 2015 at 8:39 am

      Carolyn, Thank you for adding the temp in the comments here. You may want to add a comment on the she knows page too since there are people asking there too (and they may not know your own fabulous blog 😀 ) Making these now… Oh, and the Caramel Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Icing were a hit with my family and friends yesterday…

      Reply
    10. Nicole E says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      Just made these, and OMG YUM!! I love carrot cake and the flavors in these are perfect! I have never made scones before, and these were a breeze. Thanks!!

      Reply
    11. Janet says

      March 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      There is no nutritional information listed for these scones.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 30, 2015 at 6:30 pm

        Actually, there is. Right before the start of the recipe, under the title.

        Reply
    12. Liz says

      March 29, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      These look moist and wonderful! So perfect with a cup of tea 🙂

      Reply
    13. Kyle says

      March 28, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Hi Carolyn, I am just making these now and I am not seeing on the page what temperature to bake these? Sorry if I am just blind!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 28, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        325F. I’ve had some issues with their dashboard and things keep getting messed up. Sorry about that!

        Reply
        • Kyle says

          April 09, 2015 at 11:02 pm

          No need to be sorry. Thank you for the correct temperature. I really enjoyed these thanks!

          Reply
    14. Amanda says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      These look positively scrumptious!

      Reply
    15. Melody says

      March 28, 2015 at 7:42 am

      Did the cream cheese get left out of the ingredient list? The frosting instructions say to beat the cream cheese/cream/sweetener/etc. together, but I didn’t see how much cream cheese should be used…

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 28, 2015 at 8:02 am

        Sigh, yes it did. Thankfully, they are moving to a new dashboard that should help solve these issues. Almost every time I submit a recipe with them, something goes awry, even though I am so careful to proofread before I submit! Anyway, it’s 3 ounces cream cheese.

        Reply
        • Melody says

          March 28, 2015 at 8:26 am

          Great, thanks! I noticed someone asked the same question on the actual recipe blog post but there wasn’t a reply (from a couple days ago) so you may want to post the same on there if you haven’t already!! Yay for yummy scones 🙂

          Reply

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