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    Home >> Breakfast

    Chocolate Chip Scones (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)

    Published: Jan 18, 2019 · Modified: Jun 5, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Scones! Crisp & tender scones without any gluten, dairy, eggs or sugar! (Keto, Paleo & Vegan friendly) Jump to Recipe

    Have you tried low-carb scones?

    I'm ALL about yummy sweet breakfast lately. Breakfast is officially my new favorite meal of the day, which is a HUGE change from what I *used* to do. (more on that later)

    I have been making a batch of scones on the weekend and eating them throughout the week. I don't know about you, but I don't have time to bake in the mornings when I'm trying to herd my kids out the door, lol.

    These scones are great for busy mornings when you need a grab-and-go meal, or an afternoon pick me up!

    And they *definitely* pair well with a rich cup of freshly brewed coffee. Highly recommend that combo 😉

    Disclosure: As an affiliate for Lakanto and Amazon Associate, I may receive compensation if you make a purchase through links on this site.

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    RECIPE MAKEOVER

    Last week when I shared my first ever scone recipe (ORANGE) I told you about my dear affection for scones. I simply LOVE them. And I have for years, but it had been so long since I could have any since changing my diet.

    I'm wondering if there are some of you have never even tried a scone! (If you haven't, it's TIME.)

    Or maybe you've been dying to have them again since going gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo or keto, etc etc.

    Well now you've got a way to make them that fits your dietary needs since they got a MAKEOVER.

    These are much healthier than traditional scones, but they definitely don't TASTE like a "health food" 😉 They basically taste like a lighter chocolate chip cookie!

    Chocolate Chip Scones (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    Keto Sweets for Breakfast

    Fun fact: I used to eat Hawaiian Sweet Rolls and Cherry 7-Up for breakfast! As an adult! WHAT WAS I THINKING?! lol. 

    But now I've learned so much about the importance of nourishing your body with REAL FOOD and not eating a ton of sugar (which is basically what rolls and soda are).

    And these Chocolate Chip Scones are something you can feel GOOD about putting in your body. Yes, there is a little chocolate, but life is better with chocolate, right?! You can use sugar-free chocolate if you want to keep these super low in carbs.

    Here's one of my favorite parts: each scone has SIX grams of protein and 2.7 net carbs. Yay!

    Chocolate Chip Scones (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

    • Almond Flour to make these gluten/grain-free and low-carb
    • Coconut Oil to make these dairy-free, vegan & Paleo-friendly
    • Flaxseed to make these egg-free/vegan
    • Lakanto Monkfruit Maple Syrup to make these sugar-free/Keto friendly (can sub pure maple syrup for Paleo)
    • Vanilla, Almond Extract & Pink Salt for delicious flavors!

    Tip: I buy Lakanto syrup here. Use my discount code PRETTYPIES to save 20% on your entire purchase!

    Substitutions

    • For almond flour, you can sub pumpkin seed flour to make these nut-free! Other nut or seed flours will work, too.
    • Tapioca may be subbed for another starch such as arrowroot. Or use more almond flour, but this makes a heavier/less fluffy texture.
    • Use any oil you like - preferably one with a neutral or buttery flavor.
    • Instead of flax you can sub 1 large egg.
    • If you don't have any liquid sweetener, sub 2 Tbs water and 2-3 Tbs powdered sweetener, such as monkfruit or swerve, however, it may make the texture more firm.Chocolate Chip Scones (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    Want more healthy breakfast recipes?

    Since I LOVE breakfast so much (and finding recipes that are gluten/grain/sugar/egg-free is tricky!) I'm thinking of sharing more of them on the blog.

    (ps I did make a new "Breakfast" category on my recipe index! 🙂 to make all these easier to find)

    UPDATE: Check out these reader-favorite low-carb breakfast recipes:

    • Low-Carb Pancakes
    • Easy Keto Granola (No-Bake!)
    • Classic Scones
    • Pumpkin Muffins

    What's YOUR favorite breakfast? Let me know in the comments 🙂

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    Chocolate Chip Scones (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)

    Crisp & tender scones without any gluten, dairy, eggs or sugar! 
    3 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 ⅔ cups fine almond flour
    • 2 Tbs tapioca flour - or almond flour for keto
    • 1 Tbs baking powder - or 2 teaspoon cream of tartar + 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon pink salt
    • ¼ cups coconut oil - melted
    • 2 Tbs ground flaxseed + 3 Tbs water - or 1 egg
    • 2 Tbs Lakanto maple syrup - or pure maple syrup for non-keto
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ to ½ teaspoon almond extract - to taste
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips - reserve 1 Tbs for topping (sugar-free for keto)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a small dish, stir together flax and water and set aside to thicken.
    • Meanwhile, combine almond flour, salt, baking powder and tapioca in a medium mixing bowl.
    • Whisk together the wet ingredients in another bowl. Pour wet over dry and mix well. Allow flour to absorb for a few minutes. If too sticky, add about 1 teaspoon of almond flour at a time until a soft dough forms. If too dry/crumbly, add a splash of water.
    • Place ball of dough on parchment and flatten into a disc about 8" wide and 1" thick.
    • Slice into 8 triangles and separate about 2" apart.
    • Top with remaining chocolate chips and press in gently. (optional: brush scones lightly with oil for extra crispness)
    • Bake for about 15 minutes until golden and crisp on the outside.

    Notes

    Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate and Lakanto Affiliate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through referral links in this post (at no additional cost to you).
    Lily's Chocolate Chips from Thrive Market or Amazon
    To store: Scones may be kept at room temp in an airtight container for about 3 days. I store them in a glass container lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
    May be refrigerated for about 1 week, or frozen for 1 month tightly wrapped in an airtight container.
    Leftovers are best served reheated in a dry skillet for about 5 minutes on medium until they crisp back up.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Chip Scones (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    242
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9.8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    5.1
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar Alcohol
     
    2
    g
    Net Carbs
     
    2.7
    g
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Filed Under: Breakfast, Low-Carb Tagged With: almond flour, breakfast, chocolate, low carb, monkfruit, monkfruit syrup

    About Emily

    Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people interested in healthier eating, and for those with dietary restrictions and preferences, such as dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.

    Emily specializes in healthy desserts that are low-carb, keto, and made with plant-based natural ingredients. She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"

    Her recipes have reached millions of people across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.

    When she's not creating in the kitchen, she loves spending time with her family and petite Goldendoodle, Eevee, spending time in nature, and eating Tex-Mex.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michelle Manning

      January 18, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      Hi Emily,

      Love your recipes! Just wondering if you have ever had an issue with cocnut oil when baking or maybe the combination of coconut oil and flax together when baking? I have had an issue multiple times with coconut oil that is good before baking but the end result leaves what I can only describe as soapy after baking. This has happened with multiple brands. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Emily

        January 18, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        Soapy?? Hmm, no I have never had that issue. Was it possible that your flax or your oil had gone bad (rancid?). Was it the taste or texture? That's so strange.

        The only issue I've had w/ coconut oil is if I mix it into a cold liquid and it starts to clump up and I have to melt rethink back together.

        But you can sub any oil you like in these scones. Avocado oil would work great (I personally just love the coconut flavor with chocolate and almond)

        Reply
    2. Bonnie

      January 18, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      Can I sub another flour, husband allergic to nuts

      Reply
      • Emily

        January 18, 2019 at 3:26 pm

        Any seed flour will work. You can blend pepitas or sunflower seeds into a flour using a food processor, or buy them pre-ground. That is the best sub for nut flours.
        Other flours like cassava and coconut are not a simple swap due to their low fat content and how they absorb moisture, etc. Hope that helps 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tracey

      September 25, 2019 at 6:48 am

      2 stars
      Please read your recipes for mistakes before publishing. You don't address HOW to incorporate the coconut oil--melt it or not? Based on your suggestion in another comment of subbing avocado oil, I guessed the coconut oil should be liquid so I melted it. I had to add a lot of flour and it still spread out like a flat pizza. I'm upset at the money wasted, but more
      that my young autistic son with food allergies won't get to have "his" scones in school today when the others bake regular ones. Big fail!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 25, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        Tracey, I'm really sorry to hear the recipe didn't turn out for you and your son. I will update the oil to say melted.
        Honestly I don't know how they could have turned into such a fail. I thoroughly test my recipes to prevent things like this. I have made these several times and never had them turn flat like a pizza. I'm so perplexed. Did you happen to make any changes to the recipe like using an egg instead of flax (that perhaps added too much liquid)? So strange! 🙁
        I hope they were still salvageable! Again, my apologies. I know that is frustrating. I hope you'll try my other recipes, like these Classic Scones that get rave reviews!

        Reply
    4. Krissy

      November 27, 2019 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe as always ❤️

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 27, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks so much, Krissy!

        Reply

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