Keto Blueberry Scones
These Keto Blueberry Scones use almond flour and a granular sweetener, offering a low-carb alternative to traditional scones. The addition of lemon zest and a light lemon glaze adds a bright citrus note that balances with the sweet blueberries. They bake into tender, golden wedges that firm up as they cool, providing a pleasant texture without gluten. Ideal for anyone following a keto diet or looking for a grain-free scone option, these scones can be enjoyed at breakfast or tea time with a subtle sweetness and fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup almond flour 225g or ground almonds
- ¼ cup granulated sweetener 45g
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup butter melted, 60g
- lemon zest of 1
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg large, room temperature
- ½ cup blueberries 75g
- 1 egg beaten, for brushing the tops (only used ⅓)
Lemon glaze
- ¼ cup powdered sweetener 40g erythritol or allulose
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius / 350 Fahrenheit.
- Combine the dry ingredients - almond flour, erythritol, baking powder - in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla and egg. Stir into the dry ingredients until a dough forms, or use an electric mixer. Fold through the blueberries with a spatula.
- Form a dough ball and place onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Flatten into a disc shape, about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges. Move them apart a little and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20 - 22 minutes until golden. Let cool completely in the pan - these scones are fragile when hot but they firm up as they cool down.
- For the glaze, whisk everything together in a small bowl using a balloon whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle lemon glaze over cooled scones.
Notes
- The recipe yields 8 scones with approximately 9g net carbs each, suitable for keto diets.
- You can substitute super fine almond flour by reducing the amount slightly to maintain dough texture.
- Adding salted butter or a pinch of salt can enhance flavor according to preference.
- Store scones refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for longer keeping.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21.5g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.3g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.