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Keto Scones

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated Jul 1, 2025
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5 from 8 votes

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These amazingly delicious keto scones are made with almond flour. Dotted with blueberries and flavored with orange zest, they're just as good as traditional scones.

Keto scones are served on a white plate.

I created this recipe for my Mom. She loves scones but is on a low-carb diet and has been avoiding baked goods. Several attempts yielded less-than-optimal results (edible but dry), so I tweaked some more, and this one’s a keeper. I gave one to my teenage daughter, and she couldn't believe these scones were made with almond flour! They are tender, buttery, and irresistible.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make keto scones.

See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.

  • Sweetener: I use stevia. You can use a granulated sweetener instead and add water if needed.
  • Orange zest: When grating the orange peel, be sure to avoid the pith (the white part between the peel and the fruit), which is bitter.
  • Almond flour: I use superfine almond flour.
  • Blueberries: I use fresh blueberries.

Instructions

The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.

Combine the egg, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla, orange zest, and kosher salt. Add the almond flour and baking powder. Mix, then briefly knead into a smooth dough. Gently mix in the blueberries.

Adding blueberries to the dough.

Form the dough into a circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut it into triangles and separate them.

Separating the dough triangles on the pan.

Bake the scones for about 15 minutes in a 350°F oven. Cool them for 5 minutes before serving. Look at their beautiful, tender crumb!

Breaking a scone, showing off its tender crumb.

5 stars rating. Made this recipe this morning. It was delicious and my husband got a huge smile on his face when I surprised him with it. We needed a gluten free recipe and this worked out great.
Pamela Koehn
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Recipe Tips

  1. Please use blanched, superfine almond flour. It's important if you want your scones to be tender, and it's the only way to make sure they resemble traditional scones. A coarse almond meal won't work.
  2. Please don't omit the orange zest. It makes a big difference and greatly enhances the flavor of the scones.
  3. How to serve: Enjoy as they are or slice and top with sweet butter.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Frozen blueberries are mushy and tend to bleed into the dough and stain it, so I can't recommend using them in this recipe or in any of my baking recipes. They are great for making shakes and smoothies, but they're unsuitable for baking.

Can I add chocolate chips?

Yes! You can replace the blueberries with chocolate chips.

Is it OK to skip the orange zest?

Please don't. It greatly enhances the flavor of these scones.

How long can I keep these scones?

Once completely cool, you can store these scones in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Don't eat them cold, though. Warm them gently in the microwave at 50% power, 10 seconds per scone. You can also freeze them in freezer bags for up to three months.

Recipe Card

Keto scones with blueberries are served on a white plate.
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Keto Blueberry Scones

These buttery keto scones are made with almond flour. Dotted with blueberries, they're amazingly tender - just as good as traditional scones!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Rest time5 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite - equals about ¼ cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest - from one medium orange
  • Pinch salt
  • 8 ounces superfine almond flour - 2 cups, but please measure by weight
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder - fresh; gluten-free if needed
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries - washed and dried well

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, butter, sweetener, vanilla, orange zest, and kosher salt.
    Mixing the liquid ingredients.
  • Gradually mix in the almond flour and baking powder. Mix with a rubber spatula, and then use your hands to turn the mixture into dough. The dough should not be crumbly or stiff. If it's dry, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until it's smooth and pliable but not sticky. 
    The dough is ready in a bowl.
  • Gently add the blueberries. I use my hands to gently mix them in. Sometimes, I reserve a few and gently press them into the tops of the scones after I cut them. It's not mandatory, but it looks pretty. 
    Adding blueberries to the dough.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Form it into a 7-inch-diameter, ½-inch-thick circle. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 triangles.
    Cutting the dough into triangles.
  • Carefully separate the triangles from each other so that they can bake evenly.
    Separating the dough triangles on the pan.
  • Bake until the scones are golden, about 15 minutes. They won’t brown as much as wheat flour scones. Cool them on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then serve.
    The scones are ready on the baking sheet.

Notes

  • I use stevia. You can use a granulated sweetener instead and add water (a teaspoon at a time) if the dough is dry and crumbly. 
  • Please don't skip the orange zest. It makes a big difference.
  • I use superfine almond flour. I don't recommend using a coarse almond meal. Coconut flour will not work, either.
  • You can replace the blueberries with dark chocolate chips. 
  • Frozen blueberries are mushy and tend to bleed into the dough and stain it, so I can't recommend using them.
  • Once completely cool, you can store these scones in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Don't eat them cold, though. Warm them gently in the microwave at 50% power, 10 seconds per scone. You can also freeze these scones in freezer bags for up to three months.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1 scone | Calories: 215 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 228 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g

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  1. Pamela Koehn says

    August 20, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe this morning. It was delicious and my husband got a huge smile on his face when I surprised him with it. We needed a gluten free recipe and this worked out great.

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      August 20, 2024 at 10:46 pm

      Yay! I'm so glad this was a success, Pamela! Thank you for taking the time to write a comment.

  2. Carin says

    August 12, 2024 at 1:39 pm

    I use maple syrup instead of stevia in my recipes. Would you think that it would work in this scone recipe? If so, how much would you recommend?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      August 12, 2024 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Carin,
      I don't think maple syrup would work. It would introduce too much liquid into the dough. It's better to replace the stevia with a granulated sweetener.

    • Carin says

      August 12, 2024 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks for the info.

  3. Nancy Taxman says

    August 12, 2024 at 12:37 pm

    Please explain blanched almond flour

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      August 12, 2024 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Nancy,
      The almonds were blanched, meaning the skin was removed before they were ground into flour. The result is light and fluffy flour.

  4. Sylvie says

    July 05, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe, it's a lovely treat that won't make my blood sugar spike ~ I use half the recommended amount of sugar, however, the orange zest does add a delicious flavourful note ~ thank you!

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      July 05, 2024 at 1:21 pm

      I'm so glad you like this recipe, Sylvie! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

  5. Barbara k says

    January 01, 2024 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy. I did use frozen blueberries (just patted dry) and lemon zest. Don’t know how to post a picture, but they looked perfect. I also added walnuts.

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      January 01, 2024 at 2:12 pm

      Hi Barbara,
      I'm so glad this recipe was a success!
      You can email your pictures to healthyrecipesblog@gmail.com.

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