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These Almond Flour Scones Are Sweet, Buttery Perfection

Prior to my clean eating days, curling up with a hot latte, a crumbly scone, and a good book (okay, sometimes my laptop 😉) was the perfect way to spend a morning off work. When I started Wholesome Yum, these almond flour scones were one of the first healthy desserts I made, back in 2016. And here’s why I love them just as much today:

Delicate, buttery crumb with a lightly crisp outside – Without any actual butter, although you can swap that in if you like. It reminds me of my savory almond flour biscuits (but sweet) or low carb blueberry muffins (but more dense).
My house smells amazing – Like almonds and vanilla. Mmm.
Twice the blueberries – They’re studded with juicy blueberries inside, plus a fresh blueberry glaze unlike any I’ve tried before. Not that I’d ever say no to chocolate chips, either.
Clean ingredients – No refined sugar, no processed mystery ingredients, not even dairy. And since I make these healthy scones with almond flour (plus a little coconut flour for better texture), they’re also gluten-free.
So easy to make – The prep will only take you 10-15 minutes.

Enjoy these almond flour scones with your favorite bulletproof coffee or tea, or even a dollop of sugar-free lemon curd or strawberry chia jam on a slow weekend morning. I can’t think of a more dreamy way to start the day. Make them with me!

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My Recipe Tips

If your dough is too sticky, you can chill it in the fridge for about 20 minutes. This makes it easier to work with, so I often make the dough the day before to avoid waiting.
The sweetener you use makes a big difference. I started out with erythritol for these almond flour scones years ago, because nothing else was available, but to be honest, they were a little dry and gritty. These days, I only make it with Besti for the dough (which keeps them moist) and powdered Besti for the glaze (which dissolves easily and fully).
The flours matter, too. Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour is key to get you the best texture, because it’s finer than other brands. I add Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour as well to improve the texture, but if you want to skip it, you can increase the amount of almond flour to 2 cups total (yes, it’s not a 1:1 swap!).
Pack the dough tightly when forming the disc. This will help ensure that your almond scones stay together as they bake and cool.
Don’t move the scones while they are still warm. They will be very soft and fall apart! Let them cool completely to firm up. I do love a warm scone, so I reheat them after cooling.
Make sure to blend the glaze until as smooth as possible. I have this powerful blender , so am not sure if it would work as well in a weak one. You’ll still have some skins to strain out, though.
This glaze is not super firm. I think it’s delicious, but if you want it firmer, you need to either add more powdered Besti or refrigerate the almond scones before eating.
Want to make other flavors? I’ve also used this dough base to swap in chocolate chips, which doesn’t even need a glaze. In the fall, my favorite flavor is cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice , with walnuts and dried cranberries . These would also be amazing with the glaze from my almond cake .
Want them a little crispier? A reader told me she popped these in her toaster oven to crisp up. I tried it in my air fryer and that worked well, too!

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Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Scones

1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
3 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
1/2 tsp Baking powder ▢
1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk ▢
2 tbsp Coconut oil (or unsalted butter; melted) ▢
1 large Egg ▢
1 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
1/2 cup Blueberries ▢

Glaze

1 tbsp Coconut oil (melted) ▢
2 tsp Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
2 tbsp Blueberries ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, Besti, sea salt, and baking powder. Whisk to break up any lumps.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, and egg.
Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, until a dough forms. (The dough should be pliable but not crumbly or stiff; add a little more almond milk, a teaspoon at a time, if it’s dry.) Fold the blueberries into the dough.
Place the dough onto the lined pan and form a disc shape, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Cut into 8 wedges, like a pie or pizza. Move the pieces about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
Bake for 18-22 minutes , until golden. Cool completely on the pan.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Puree the glaze ingredients in a blender. Pour through a fine mesh sieve to catch (and discard) the blueberry skins. When the scones are cooled, pour or drizzle the glaze over them.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 scone

Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you handle sticky dough, get a smooth glaze, keep your almond flour scones from falling apart, and get the right texture.
Store: Keep the scones in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Reheat: I usually pop them in the microwave with a little butter or coconut oil, but the oven at 350 degrees F works, too.
Freeze: Freeze in a zip lock bag for up to 3 months. I line parchment paper between them to prevent sticking. Let them thaw at room temperature.

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Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Pick A Protein	Pick A Veggie	Add Fat
Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison	Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery	Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Pancakes	Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes
Oatmeal	Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds
Cinnamon rolls	Fathead cinnamon rolls
Cereal	Keto nut granola
Muffins	Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins
Donuts	Almond flour donuts
Scones	Almond flour scones
High-sugar smoothies	Smoothie with berries or avocado
Hash browns	Cauliflower hash browns
Breakfast casserole	Breakfast casserole with no potatoes
Egg whites	Whole eggs
Turkey bacon	Bacon
Waffles	Chaffles

Keto Swaps For Bread

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Bagels	Fathead bagels
English muffin	Almond flour English muffin
White bread	Keto white bread
Multigrain bread	Coconut flour bread with seeds
Tortillas for wraps	Coconut flour tortillas
Corn taco shells	Cheddar cheese taco shells
Burger buns	Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps
Breadsticks	Cauliflower breadsticks
Biscuits	Almond flour biscuits
Cornbread	Almond flour cornbread
Croutons	Parmesan crisps
Rice	Cauliflower rice , konjac rice

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Breaded wings	Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded)
Low-fat meat & poultry	High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat
Mashed potatoes	Mashed cauliflower
Roasted potatoes	Roasted or fried radishes
Tacos	Taco salad
Pizza	Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza
Lasagna	Eggplant lasagna
Potato salad	Cauliflower “potato” salad
French fries	Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries
Tater tots	Cauliflower tots
Wraps	Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas
Sushi	Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi
Breaded chicken or fish	Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds
Spaghetti	Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Nachos	Cheese crisps
High-sugar fruit	Berries & other keto fruits
Crackers	Almond flour crackers
Hummus	Cauliflower hummus
Soft pretzels	Fathead pretzels
Popcorn	Puffed cheese
Granola bars	Grain-free granola bars
Jam	Sugar-free berry chia jam
Sweet fruity yogurt	Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries
Sweet salad dressing	Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette
Ketchup	Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup
BBQ sauce	Sugar-free BBQ sauce
Sweetened peanut butter	Natural, sugar-free nut butters
Light mayo	Avocado oil mayo
Maple syrup	Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup
Potato chips	Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Sugar	Monk fruit or allulose
Powdered sugar	Powdered monk fruit or allulose
White flour	Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes)
Making baked goods soft/chewy	Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder
Breadcrumbs	Pork rinds or almond flour
Margarine	Butter, coconut oil, or ghee
Vegetable oil	Olive or avocado oil
Bananas	Banana extract
Chocolate chips	Sugar-free chocolate chips
Cornstarch or flour roux	Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end)
Simple syrup	Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat

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Keto Swaps For Drinks

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Lemonade	Water with lemon
Soda	Flavored sparkling water
Milk	Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream
Latte	Butter coffee
Coffee creamer	Heavy cream
Sweet wine	Dry wine
Beer	Ultra light beer
Mixed drinks	Hard liquor with soda + lemon

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

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Foods To Eat On Keto

Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
Avocados
Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
Almond flour and coconut flour
Eggs
Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

White flour & sugar
Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
Cereal
Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Sodium	Magnesium	Potassium
Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles	Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens	Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!