Description
Scrumptious keto scones deliver a delightful low-carb alternative to traditional bakery treats. Almond flour and cream cheese create a rich, buttery texture that satisfies without compromising dietary goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (540 ml) almond flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 ml) granulated erythritol
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine almond flour, sweetener, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Wet Ingredients Fusion: Create a silky mixture by whisking melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until seamlessly blended.
- Dough Formation: Merge wet and dry components, stirring gently until a consistent dough develops; if incorporating blueberries, fold them delicately throughout the mixture.
- Shaping: Arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet, then transfer dough and shape into a circular disk approximately one inch thick; strategically slice into 6-8 triangular wedges, slightly separating each segment.
- Baking Process: Position tray in an oven preheated to 350F (180C), allowing scones to bake until achieving a luminous golden-brown exterior, approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow scones to rest on the baking sheet momentarily after removing from oven, then transition to a cooling rack to maintain their delicate structure before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Dryness: Use room temperature butter and egg to ensure a moist, tender scone texture without crumbling.
- Handling Delicate Dough: Minimize mixing to prevent overworking almond flour, which can make scones dense and tough.
- Customize Flavors: Swap blueberries with sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variety while maintaining keto compliance.
- Freezing Option: Prepare scone dough ahead, freeze unbaked, and bake directly from frozen state, adding 3-5 extra minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg