Make no mistake, living la vida low-carb ain't a cake walk (pun very much intended). But every so often, you stumble upon a low-carb version of a favorite treat that is just as delicious as its high carb counterpart. Thank you, Universe, for those moments. Here's a recipe that I think fits the bill -- low-carb maple pecan scones that are gluten-free, grain-free, and have no added sugar. Made with almond flour, coconut flour, and a hint of maple extract for that beloved syrup flavor sans the carbs, these moist-yet-crumbly scones may actually be better than the real deal! I kid you not. And at around 4 net carbs per scone, they're truly the stuff a low-carber's dreams are made of.
![Gluten-free, low-carb maple pecan scones.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/69f61784-6a6f-4a0b-9233-14d9b37df684.jpg)
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Things You'll Need
2 cups blanched almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
3 tablespoons granulated sweetener (I prefer Swerve brand erythritol)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup heavy cream, plus 2 ½ tablespoons for the frosting
2 teaspoons maple extract (one for the scones, one for the frosting)
Sea salt
6 tablespoons powdered sweetener (I prefer Swerve)
![Ingredients for low-carb, gluten-free maple pecan scones](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c789536b-1174-4c04-b6c7-7fa04c7ee195.jpg)
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit, then using a whisk mix the flours, granulated sweetener (I prefer Swerve brand erythritol) baking powder, pecans, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
![Whisking dry ingredients for low carb gluten free maple nut scones.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/ceb56b93-2b98-4db8-ba0f-b9e6a7e17de1.jpg)
Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients
Add butter, cream, and one teaspoon of the maple extract, and then mix to form a soft dough and pat into a ball.
![Dough for low-carb, gluten-free nut scones.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/f5c0ca9f-e80a-4623-87fc-6322c0ffe74f.jpg)
Step 3: Shape the Dough
Before shaping your dough into wedges, cover your baking surface with coconut flour to prevent sticking. I use a cast iron skillet, but you can use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
![Covering a cast iron skillet with coconut flour.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/7d0dacc3-c31f-4c60-9a47-a6a8e54038b4.jpg)
Place your ball of dough on your baking surface and pat down to form a round, approximately 7 inches in diameter.
![Shaping low carb gluten free maple pecan scone dough into a round, 7” in diameter.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/7acad06f-f57c-4630-a36d-4d3c7f758baa.jpg)
Using a knife, cut 8 wedges as if slicing a pizza.
![Cutting a round of low-carb, gluten-free scone dough into 8 wedges.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a20b2960-21fe-4c5a-86a1-a070c276a438.jpg)
Step 4: Separate the Wedges
Move your scones apart from each other on your baking surface. Don't skip this step, as it will ensure that a lovely crust forms all around your scones.
![Separated wedges of low-carb, gluten-free maple nut scone dough before baking.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c2aca580-f204-442f-9c5e-75d67cb6b8c8.jpg)
Step 5: Bake
Bake your scones at 350° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. While they're baking, make your maple frosting.
Tip
If you prefer your scones glazed rather than frosted, use 3 tablespoons of cream and pipe/spread onto your scones while they’re warm (but not hot). The glaze will melt, then set when the scones cool.
Step 6: Make Maple Frosting
In a small bowl, combine powdered/confectioner's sweetener (I prefer Swerve), 2 ½ tablespoons of cream, and 1 teaspoon of maple extract.
![Mixing low carb maple frosting for gluten free scones.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/1bc055cc-9741-4104-8640-c1eba820c23c.jpg)
Spoon frosting into a pastry bag and pipe onto scones once they've cooled. If you're not into piping, you can simply spread the frosting atop your scones.
![Piping low carb frosting on gluten free scones.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/71f7bc5d-b789-41fd-8674-fe29ac18e32a.jpg)
Your scones are now ready to enjoy with a fresh pot of tea, a good friend, and some great conversation.
![Gluten free low carb maple pecan scones with a cup of tea and whipped cream](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/282ceb5d-0679-4e2e-9816-c7c11420b8b9.jpg)
![Gluten free low carb maple pecan scone on a plate with teacup in background.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/8c51b597-8171-49bc-8324-fe09a5706012.jpg)
![Gluten free low carb maple pecan scone on a plate.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/17dfee3d-dbac-4b90-b91b-e810969a03f8.jpg)