This orange-glazed pumpkin scones recipe is to die for!
It's that time of year when the leaves are changing color, it's just starting to get a little chilly outside, and pumpkin recipes are in full swing! If you want to serve up something other than pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice lattes, then check out this incredible orange-glazed pumpkin scones recipe. It's all the traditional tastes you are looking for, but with a distinctive pop of flavor. If you love everything about Fall, then you are sure to adore this delicious treat that's perfect for dessert or breakfast.
This isn't just another ordinary scone recipe. It's loaded with the classic pumpkin flavor, but the zesty orange flavor is what really sets this dish apart from the rest. If you've never had this blend of deliciousness before then, you are in for a real treat. Pumpkin and orange go together surprisingly well. You will be shocked by how amazing the taste of the pumpkin blends with the strong citrus flavor. The orange really brightens up that warm pumpkin taste and really helps make these scones a fantastic breakfast treat. Whether you prefer scones as a midday dessert or if you prefer to devour it with your favorite tea or coffee, you simply can't go wrong serving this up! Our recipe makes enough scones that you will be enjoying them for a few days too so have one for breakfast today, save one for dessert tomorrow and eat the rest all day long.
Not only is this recipe low carb, but it's a lot easier to make than you may think. Why stand in line at the bakery when you can whip this up in your very own kitchen? All you need to do is mix the dry ingredients together and then combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix the wets and dries together to make a nice, sticky dough. Pat the dough into a flat circle on a piece of parchment and cut it into triangles (or shape the dough into circles- whichever scone shape you prefer!). Bake the scones and then ice the scones with our coconut oil, monkfruit sweetener and almond milk glaze. Tada- pumpkin orange scones are ready to be eaten!
You'll love the delicious aroma that fills your home as these bake in the oven. Your house will smell like a low carb bakery! Once you sink your teeth into this warm, flavorful treat, it'll definitely become a fall favorite for life. You should probably make some extra scones because everyone is going to want one of these new, interesting pumpkin creations.
If you want to serve up something this year that is sure to be an instant hit, then you have to give this fantastic keto-friendly treat a try. It has plenty of flavor, sweetness, and the perfect blend of zest to totally satisfy your cravings. It's ideal for the changing season, but we dare say it can be enjoyed all year long! Pumpkin never goes out of style…
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- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2/3 cup So Nourished monk fruit erythritol sweetener (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- Fresh orange zest
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine the almond flour, 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, maple extract, and liquid stevia extract until smooth.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until well combined – do not beat.
- Sprinkle some almond flour over the parchment-lined baking sheet then turn the dough out onto it.
- Pat the dough into a circle about ¾-inch thick and cut into 12 wedges.
- Separate the wedges and bake them for 16 to 18 minutes until just browned on the edges.
- Transfer the scones to a wire cooling rack and cool completely while you prepare the glaze.
- Place the remaining 1/3 cup of monk fruit sweetener in a food processor to powder it.
- Add the coconut oil and the almond milk, pulsing until it forms a glaze – add more almond milk if needed to thin.
- When the scones are cool, drizzle the glaze over them and sprinkle with orange zest.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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