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Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Scones (High Protein, Gluten Free)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 scones
Calories 250
Enjoy these delicious low carb, high protein pumpkin spice scones that are perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. They are gluten-free and packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sweetener
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3 tbsp low carb vanilla protein powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 35%
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
  • 3 tbsp greek yogurt 2%
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp Heavy Whipping Cream 35%

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients and protein powder in a large bowl.
  • Add cold butter and work in until coarse crumbs form.
  • Whisk wet ingredients and combine with dry to form dough.
  • Shape dough into a circle, cut into 8 triangles, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  • Make glaze by mixing sweetener, yogurt, pumpkin spice, and cream; drizzle over cooled scones.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep scones tender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pumpkin