Full of cinnamon spice and buttery goodness, keto pumpkin spice scones are the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert.
What Are Scones
Scones in America are different than scones in England. Here in America, scones are crumbly baked treats that are made with either sweet or savory ingredients.
They resemble crumbly biscuits, but the batter is mixed with things like blueberries, bacon, or cheese. Sweet scones are sometimes topped with vanilla glaze.
Traditionally, scones are made with all-purpose flour and sugar. In order to make keto-friendly scones, you have to use low-carb ingredients in their place.
Keto Scones
To keep the carb count low, I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. I don’t recommend trying to use coconut flour instead of almond flour, because it will throw off the texture.
Coconut and almond flour absorb liquid in baked goods differently, so you would have to adjust how much pumpkin puree you use.
The pumpkin puree is the other ingredient you will have to be careful with, especially when you bake a low-carb scone. Don’t accidentally use pumpkin pie filling. It is sweetened with sugar.
I also created a sugar-free glaze with two simple ingredients. Swerve confectioner’s sugar substitute and heavy whipping cream combine to create the ultimate glaze. You can also use this glaze on things like keto donuts or cookies.
Pumpkin Spice Scones
Every bite of the scones is like a breath of fall! The spicy cinnamon flavors and sweet pumpkin combine to give you scones with the perfect crumbly texture.
Even though there are just three grams net carbs in each scone, you can’t tell they are low-carb. They don’t have any funky aftertaste. They really do taste like delicious pumpkin spice scones that you could get at a coffee shop.
As they bake, they will make your entire kitchen smell like a fall candle.
How To Store Scones
Scones are the perfect type of pastry to make once and eat all week. Store them in an airtight container or bag and keep them at room temperature for up to a week.
You can also freeze the scones, too! Wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or foil and then put them all in a freezer-safe bag. They will stay fresh for up to six months.
What To Eat With Scones
Keto pumpkin spice scones taste delicious for breakfast, a quick snack, or as an addition to your low-carb lunch.
If you want to eat something light with it for breakfast, make some Keto Ricotta Pancakes. They are so tasty that you don’t even need syrup.
If you’re craving something sweet, make some keto crispy cinnamon cream cheese roll ups. They taste like churro cheesecake and make breakfast or brunch a lot of fun.
I also like to make a keto baked avocado egg with the pumpkin spice scones. It’s high-fat and extra filling. Then, sip on a keto brown sugar shaken espresso and you have the perfect meal.
Keto Pumpkin Spice Scones Recipe
Here’s the list of the ingredients and steps that you’ll need to make these keto pumpkin spice scones. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time; 15-20 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- Baking Powder
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Pumpkin Puree
- Melted Butter
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Heavy Whipping Cream
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the ingredients for the scones to a mixing bowl, and blend until well combined.
Form the mixture into 8 evenly sized balls, and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, forming each ball into a triangle shaped scone. Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through. Allow the scones to cool.
Whisk together the Swerve with as much heavy whipping cream as needed until the desired glaze consistency is reached.
Drizzle the glaze over the scones and serve.
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Keto Pumpkin Spice Scones
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Scones
- 1 2/3 cups Almond Flour
- 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Sugar-Free Glaze
- 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- Heavy Whipping Cream as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the ingredients for the scones to a mixing bowl, and blend until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 8 evenly sized balls, and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, forming each ball into a triangle shaped scone.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Allow the scones to cool.
- Whisk together the Swerve with as much heavy whipping cream as needed until the desired glaze consistency is reached.
- Drizzle the glaze over the scones and serve.
Notes
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Breakfast Ideas
If you enjoyed this keto pumpkin spice scones recipe, here are some more tasty and easy low-carb breakfast recipes you should make next.
