Keto Vanilla Scones

These keto vanilla scones make the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack. It’s a no-roll, delicious keto recipe for vanilla-flavored scones!

They are tender low-carb vanilla scones that are oh so flavorful. Plus, it features decadent vanilla icing that further accentuates the rich flavor of vanilla.

It’s a copycat recipe for Starbucks vanilla scones, except this one is not loaded with sugar and carbs! You’re welcome.

Having a scone that is low in carbs is incredibly satisfying and always silences my sweet tooth without being overly sweet. Enjoy these healthy scones with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea for one amazing treat.

If you are a scone lover doing keto, I have a growing collection of keto scones with many flavor variations. So be sure to check them out too. 

Keto Vanilla Scones

What makes this keto scone recipe stand apart from traditional ones is that it uses a wet mixture that can be spread rather than rolled and that it’s baked in a cast-iron skillet.  

However, you should know these can also be baked in a cake pan lined with parchment paper. 

With that being said, I sure hope that at some point, you get your hands on a cast-iron skillet because the crust it produces is unmatched.

Traditional scones are a type of quick bread, making them super easy to make. They use baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast as their leavening agent. 

In this case, low carb scones are even easier since the dough is one you just mix and spread in the pan.

If I had to compare scones to something, it’s like biscuits, except scones are usually on the sweeter side. 

Keep in mind that scones also are a little less flaky, but other than that, they share lots of similarities to biscuits. 

These are not only low in carbs but gluten-free vanilla scones made with a combination of almond flour and coconut flour for the perfect texture making them a great snack for anyone on a ketogenic diet.

How To Make Keto Vanilla Scones

In an effort to keep things extra simple for you I made these scones with only vanilla extract and not vanilla bean powder. For one, vanilla bean powder or paste can be very pricy and many of them are packed with sugar. 

If you want to add vanilla beans to these scones then I would just use one vanilla bean pod and scrape the beans yourself. One vanilla pod is the equivalent of one teaspoon of vanilla extract. 

Personally, I think you just use a high-quality vanilla extract and get similar results with less fuss and cost. Olive Nation has a great one.

Classic scone making usually involves cold butter that is sliced thinly and cut into the flour. But I use melted butter in my keto scone recipes.

Since keto baking is very different from high-carb baking, somehow, the use of melted butter with the two types of keto-friendly flour works well every single time.    

Keep in mind that low-carb scones are void of gluten, so there is no worry of overworking the dough. It’s what makes these gluten-free vanilla scones a great easy treat for anyone avoiding gluten and doing keto. 

These vanilla scones simply require you to combine the dry ingredients separately from the wet ingredients and then mix and spread them into the prepared pan.   

Then they are baked in a preheated 350-degree oven, and once the scones are golden brown and have cooled, they get a sugar-free vanilla glaze.

Below are the ingredients you’ll need. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page. 

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Ingredients Needed

Keto Vanilla Scones

• Finely milled almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Sugar substitute
• Full-fat sour cream
• Melted butter
• Eggs, room temperature
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Vanilla extract

Keto Vanilla Glaze

• Confectioners’ sugar substitute  (a powdered sweetener that is keto-friendly)
• Vanilla extract
• Heavy cream or even almond milk
• One vanilla bean for a keto vanilla bean scones (optional)

Best Sugar Substitutes For Sugar-Free Vanilla Scones

My top choice is a monk fruit/erythritol blend. My personal favorite is Lakanto’s brand. But you can also use Swerve an erythritol sugar substitute. 

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for most of my baked goods. However, if using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter choice. 

Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda for baking or a generic brand of the same. It will work with great success.

I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar.

However, when it comes to the keto vanilla glaze, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.

Other Keto Scone Recipes

If you’re a fan of scones doing a low carb diet, you should also check out some of our other keto scones. All these recipes use ingredients that are easy to source with even some found in your local grocery store.

• Keto Blueberry Scones
• Keto Lemon Ricotta Scones
• Keto Raspberry Scones
• Keto Lemon Scones
• Keto Strawberry Scones
• Keto Strawberry Rhubarb Scones
• Keto Chocolate Chip Scones
• Keto Triple Chocolate Scones
• Keto Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
• Keto Pumpkin Scones
• Keto Cranberry Orange Scones

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I threw away so many ingredients in the beginning, and I never want anyone to be so frustrated that they give up on the diet before they can see long-lasting results. 

Even though those early days were not fun, the fact that I stayed the course has made this journey very rewarding. Besides, if I had quit at the first sign of struggle, I would not have had the opportunity to engage with you all.

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