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    Home » Gluten Free » Maple Pecan Scones (Low Carb and Gluten-Free)

    Published: Apr 21, 2018 · Modified: Apr 21, 2018 by Carolyn

    Maple Pecan Scones (Low Carb and Gluten-Free)

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    The original low carb Maple Pecan Scones. Accept no substitutes! These delicious tender keto scones have a brand new update and are even better than ever. Easy to make and a perfect healthy breakfast treat. 

    Low Carb Maple Pecan Scones on a cake stand

    Note: I have just updated this low carb recipe. This post was first published in April of 2012 but it stands the test of time!

    I am a Starbucks girl, through and through.  I don’t go every day, but I do spend a fair bit of time there as I prefer their coffee over almost every other coffee shop.  I have my Starbucks Gold card so that I can get my free drinks every so often and I even downloaded the Starbucks app to my new smartphone.  It tells me how much money I have left on my card and it allows me to add more money at a moment’s notice.  And here’s the crazy part – with the new scan codes, it can even take the place of the card itself!  As long as I have my phone on me, I can always get my caffeine hit.  I was in line behind someone the other day, doing that very thing, and I was astonished.  Let’s just say this does nothing to cure me of my long-standing Starbucks addiction.

    Easy Keto Scones Recipe with maple extract and pecans and a thick maple glaze.

    Back in the day, I was addicted to far more than the coffee at Starbucks.  I was a huge fan of their baked goods as well.  The apple fritters were a particular favourite, as were the maple pecan scones.  Both items were so darn sweet, I would purchase one and munch on it in bits throughout the day, lest I make myself ill.  But they did go beautifully with a cup of hot Starbucks coffee.  These days, I stick to the coffee, with the occasional specialty drink made with whole milk and sugar-free syrup.  For the most part, I can pass over the pastry case with nary a glance because it’s just not a part of my life any more.  But sometimes, just sometimes, a girl just gets a craving.  And if she happens to be a diabetic girl, she needs to take matters into her own hands.

    Keto Maple Pecan Scones in a circle on a white cake plate

    How to make Keto Maple Scones

    I think one of the best parts of the maple pecan scones from Starbucks is the thick layer of maple-y glaze.  So that was an important part for me to recreate here.  To do so, I chose to use Swerve Confectionars.  I’ve used a number of low carb, powdered sweetener products and this is by far my favourite.  It clumps less than other powdered erythritols that I’ve used.  And although there are some powdered xylitol products I like for other purposes, I find that the glazes they make stay “wet”.  They don’t harden properly as they set, and so they proceed to sink into the baked good eventually.  It tastes great, but it doesn’t give the appearance I want.  Swerve Confectionars, on the other hand, acts a lot like powdered sugar.  The glaze goes on wet, but then hardens nicely into a soft, sweet shell.
    The BEST low carb maple pecan scones. Gluten-free and sugar-free.

    The Results:  Move over, Starbucks!  I’ve just replicated your scones to low carb, gluten free perfection!  Okay, so I am not about to start roasting my own coffee beans at home and I will always be a loyal Starbucks customer.  But now I won’t stand in front of your pastry case, staring longingly at the scones.  These turned out so well, and as I’d hoped, the Swerve powdered erythritol was the perfect product to make that yummy maple glaze.

    Enjoy!

    Keto Maple Pecan Scones in a circle on a white cake plate

    Low Carb Maple Pecan Scones

    The original low carb Maple Pecan Scones. Accept no substitutes! These delicious tender keto scones have a brand new update and are even better than ever. Easy to make and a perfect healthy breakfast treat.
    4.97 from 28 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Brunch
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8 scones
    Calories: 297kcal

    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

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and preheat oven to 325F. 
    • Whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.  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 rough circle, 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 scones are firm and lightly browned. Keep an eye on the bottoms to make sure they don't burn. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.

    Glaze

    • In 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.
    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Maple Pecan Scones
    Amount Per Serving (1 scone)
    Calories 297 Calories from Fat 249
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27.7g43%
    Carbohydrates 7.5g3%
    Fiber 3.7g15%
    Protein 7.6g15%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Marla says

      May 11, 2022 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Liz Cook says

      February 12, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 12, 2022 at 3:49 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    3. Lanée Johnson says

      September 26, 2021 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      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!!

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      • Carolyn says

        September 26, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        I’m delighted to hear it!

        Reply
    4. Shelbel says

      August 07, 2021 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      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!

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      • Carolyn says

        August 07, 2021 at 11:20 am

        Sounds like maybe your dough was a bit wet and perhaps needed a touch more flour?

        Reply
        • Shelbel says

          August 10, 2021 at 7:31 pm

          5 stars
          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.

          Reply
    5. Mark says

      November 01, 2020 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Just made these scones this morning and they are superb! They’re even better than the Starbucks version. Thank you for an excellent recipe!

      Reply
    6. Jane says

      October 22, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      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 🙂

      Reply
    7. Bonnie Lee Snyder says

      September 08, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Hi There:
      I would love to make these but need to know the full nutritional value, especially the Sodium and the Cholesterol.
      Thanks,
      Bonnie

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 08, 2020 at 12:39 pm

        You should be able to run those numbers pretty easily in an online nutritional calculator.

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