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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Desserts, Cookies And Cake Recipes

    The Best Almond Flour Keto Lemon Scones (Gluten-Free)

    Published: May 14, 2014· Modified: Nov 11, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    wheat free keto scones served with whipped cream and lemon curd

    Soft and pillowy, these almond flour keto scones are made with a hint of fresh lemon zest.

    These keto lemons scones are perfect served with whipped cream, sugar-free lemon curd, or my favorite topping...sugar-free berry chia jam.

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    Delicious keto scones recipe.

    These almond flour scones are lighter than a traditional scone recipe and the lemon zest makes them taste fresh and zesty.

    They have the perfect texture. They're not too crumbly and when it comes to scones calories and net carbs, these are perfect! In fact, there are only 2.1 grams of net carbs per scone!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
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    • What to serve with keto scones
    • Recipe FAQ
    • More easy keto baking recipes
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    When you are looking for almond flour scones, look no further! This is one of those healthy recipes the whole family will love.

    This is the perfect scone recipe for beginning bakers too. It uses ingredients that are easy to find, and the recipe doesn't take a lot of effort.

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    Ingredients

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    As you'll see, this scone recipe ingredient list is short and simple. Everything is easy to source at your local grocery store or online.

    • Almond Flour - Almond flour or ground almonds
    • Coconut Flour - Coconut flour helps reduce the net carb count compared to regular flour.
    • Baking Soda - Do not confuse baking soda with baking powder
    • Granulated Sweetener of choice - the most popular sweeteners are erythritol, monk fruit, xylitol, and allulose.
    • Egg
    • Lemon Juice - Fresh lemon juice is best but Longlife lemon juice also works in this great recipe
    • Lemon Zest

    Instructions

    This is an easy scone recipe to make when you are on the keto diet. Here's a step-by-step guide to making your own almond flour scones.

    STEP 1: Make the almond flour dough.

    First, place the melted butter and sweetener in a small bowl and cream it together until it is light and fluffy. Then, add your egg and keep mixing.

    scone dough in a bowl
    Mix the sweetener, butter, and egg.

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently fold until the dough ball forms. Let this sit and thicken while you prepare the baking tray.

    scone dough in a bowl
    Add the dry ingredients.

    Grease the baking sheet with more butter or coconut oil, or line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

    STEP 2: Roll and cut the low-carb scones.

    Stir the mixture again and then place it in between two sheets of parchment paper to roll the dough out until it is 2 cm thick.

    pile of keto scones cut with a cookie cutter
    Use a cookie cutter or sharp knife.

    Use a round cookie cutter (or another round object such as a cup or sharp knife) to cut out the keto scones and place each one on the baking tray.

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    Bake until golden brown.

    STEP 3: Bake.

    Bake the keto scones until golden brown and then let them cool completely.

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    Cool completely before serving with whipped heavy cream.

    Storage

    Store almond flour scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Any kind of airtight box will work, including a cookie jar.

    This keto scone recipe is also freezer-friendly too. They can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost each scone by placing it on the kitchen worktop at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours.

    Variations

    keto scones served with whipped cream and lemon curd
    One of my favorite recipes - is delicious and worth 5 stars.

    Want to make these low-carb scones your own? Here are a few ways you can change it up!

    • Use coconut oil instead of butter if you need this to be a dairy-free recipe.
    • For an egg-free recipe use a flax egg. There are so many egg substitutes you can choose from.
    • Make keto blueberry scones by adding a handful of blueberries to your dough. Either fresh or frozen blueberries will work.
    • Almond scones - for extra almond flavor, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of almond extract.

    What to serve with keto scones

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    Keto scones are delicious when you serve them with whipped cream, sugar-free chia jam, or sugar-free lemon curd. And sugar-free keto chocolate spread is delicious too.

    Serve with fresh strawberries or fresh blueberries on the side.

    Serve it with any of your other favorite healthy recipes for afternoon tea with a glass of almond milk.

    Recipe FAQ

    keto scones served with whipped cream and lemon curd
    Add fresh strawberries or delicious blueberries.
    Do keto scones rise?

    No, these almond flour scones don't rise as much as traditional or classic scones, but they are light and delicate, yet sturdy enough.

    Can I use baking powder instead of baking soda?

    No, you cannot use them interchangeably. Since you used almond flour and coconut flour, the chemistry will be thrown off if you use baking powder.

    Are scones keto-friendly?

    In general, no. But the good news is they can be keto-friendly when you make them with low-carb ingredients such as this recipe.

    The kind you buy at a coffee shop will have too many net carbs and added sugar.

    Does this recipe need vanilla extract?

    I opted not to use vanilla extract since I wanted a lemon-flavored scone. However, you could easily add vanilla instead of lemon to give it a spin!

    Do I need granulated or powdered sweetener?

    Granulated sweetener works in this recipe, powdered sweetener has a tendency to make the scones too dry.

    Can I swap coconut flour for almond flour?

    No, the coconut flour helps bind the scones together and reduces the net carb count. Almond flour vs coconut flour are very different.

    What shapes can I make the scones?

    You can either make circle scones or wedge-shaped scones. To make wedge-shaped scones, roll out the scone dough a little thicker and use a sharp knife to cut triangle shapes.

    How to decorate scones.

    You can serve with cream and jam (the traditional English way) or brush with beaten egg before baking then pour over with a vanilla glaze, sprinkle with sweetener, or add sliced almonds and blueberries.

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    More easy keto baking recipes

    What are the easiest keto cake and cookie recipes for beginners? These are my top 4.

    • Keto banana bread (without bananas)
    • Flourless chocolate fudge cake with sugar-free chocolate buttercream frosting
    • Vanilla almond flour donuts with a sugar-free chocolate glaze
    • Sugar-free low-carb lemon cupcakes with creamy lemon frosting

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    Almond Flour Keto Scones Recipe

    Soft and pillowy almond flour keto scones (egg-free) are perfect served with whipped cream and sugar-free lemon curd.
    Servings: 12
    NET carbs: 2.1g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Category: Baking. Cakes and desserts
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Gluten Free. Grain free. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    • 55 g (½ stick) butter softened
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice or more to your taste
    • 1 eggs - medium
    • 175 g (1 ¾ cups) almond meal/flour
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

    Toppings (optional)

    • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • sugar-free chia jam
    • sugar-free lemon curd

    Equipment

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    • Baking sheets - non stick

    Instructions

    • Place the softened butter and sweetener in a mixing bowl, and cream together until light and fluffy.
    • Add the egg and mix again.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined, then leave for the coconut flour to thicken while you prepare the baking tray.
    • Grease the baking tray with butter then line with baking paper (the butter just stops the baking paper from moving around when placing the tray in the oven).
    • Give the mixture another stir then place the scone mixture in between 2 sheets of baking paper to roll out to about 2 cm thick.
    • Using a round cookie cutter, or drinking glass of the desired size, cut out the scones and place each one on the prepared baking tray. After cutting out as many scones as you can, gather the remaining mixture into the centre of the baking paper and roll out again. Repeat until all the mixture has been cut.
    • Bake at 180C/ 350F for 12-15 minutes.

    Toppings (optional)

    • Served with whipped cream and sugar-free lemon curd or sugar-free chis jam.
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    Notes

    Serve warm with whipped cream and berries, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Almond Flour Keto Scones Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 scone
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    2.1
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    4.1
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.7
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3.8
    g
    8
    %
    Fat
     
    11.5
    g
    18
    %
    Sodium
     
    83.5
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    10.9
    mg
    0
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    135
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    0.1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.1
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin B12
     
    0.1
    µg
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.8
    mg
    2
    %
    Vitamin D
     
    0.1
    µg
    1
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    0.2
    mg
    1
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    0.3
    µg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    34.5
    mg
    3
    %
    Folate
     
    2.4
    µg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.7
    mg
    4
    %
    Magnesium
     
    0.8
    mg
    0
    %
    Selenium
     
    1.2
    µg
    2
    %
    Zinc
     
    0.1
    mg
    1
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    126.5
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Kirsten

      July 11, 2022 at 8:36 am

      4 stars
      I made these scones and they were great with just a few tweaks. I doubled the amount of lemon juice and lemon zest and I added blueberries into the final mix by pushing them into the scones after they were cut out. When they were done, they reminded me of Toast R Cakes. I had them for a Sunday breakfast toasted with butter while my family enjoyed biscuits. With these, I didn’t miss the biscuits they were having and was very happy to stick to low carb!

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      • Libby Jenkinson

        July 11, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        5 stars
        I love the sound of keto lemon scones with blueberries. I think I might have to try your adaptation next time I make these. Thanks for the amazing feedback on this recipe Kirsten.

        Reply
    2. Jennifer

      July 09, 2022 at 1:54 am

      5 stars
      Have you any scone/cake recipes at all that doesn’t use coconut flour?

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      • Libby Jenkinson

        July 11, 2022 at 2:51 pm

        5 stars
        My favorite almond flour recipe (without coconut flour) would have to be my keto almond flour donut recipe with a sugar-free chocolate glaze. It's an easy healthy one-bowl recipe that I make all the time.

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    3. margy

      July 08, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      wait a second...the pic at the top looks like normal fluffy scones but then the pic near the ingredients/recipe are more like cookies. bit disappointed.

      Reply
    4. Thecla

      July 06, 2022 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      I have a gasoven. Do I place the baking pan(s) in the middle of the oven? Or slightly above the middle?

      Thecla from the Netherlands

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      • Libby Jenkinson

        July 07, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        5 stars
        Hello from me in New Zealand to the Netherlands. Thecla I would place the keto almond flour scones in the "slightly above middle rack" of your gas oven and keep a close eye on them. Ovens can vary so much from electric to gas, and from baking at sea level to baking at altitude. So watch them bake until they are beautifully cooked and slightly golden brown.

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