Introduction:
Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Homemade Keto Cranberry Orange Scones. These scones offer a perfect balance of zesty orange flavor and tart cranberries, all while being low in carbs. Whether enjoyed as a part of your breakfast or as a midday snack, these scones bring a touch of elegance and flavor to your keto lifestyle.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Intermediate
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Global
kcal: 180 kcal per scone
Ingredients:
For the Scones:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, granulated erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat the eggs and orange zest together, then add them to the dry mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the chopped cranberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the Scones: Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered erythritol and fresh orange juice to make the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the scones have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Note: These Homemade Keto Cranberry Orange Scones are a wonderful way to enjoy a classic baked treat while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle. Each bite brings a burst of citrus and cranberry goodness to your palate.
Nutrition Facts (per scone):
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 6g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g
For a personalized keto meal plan or a 28-day keto challenge, check out these hyperlinks: Custom Keto Meal Plan and 28 Day Keto Challenge. Delight in the flavors of these Homemade Keto Cranberry Orange Scones while maintaining your keto journey.