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April 21, 2018

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
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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.
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
  • 1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup 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

  • 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

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 27.7g | Fiber: 3.7g
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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Muffins & Scones Tagged With: almond flour, maple, pecans

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Nutritional Disclaimer

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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