Your new favorite treat is going to be these keto Espresso Chocolate Chunk Scones if you enjoy the rich flavor of chocolate combined with the strong kick of espresso. These scones are rich, crumbly, and bursting with deep flavors, making them ideal for either an afternoon pick-me-up or for mornings when you want something special to go with your coffee. With a hint of brewed espresso, keto-friendly chocolate chunks, and almond flour, each bite of these keto Espresso Chocolate Chunk Scones provides a bakery-like experience while controlling carbohydrates.
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STATS
- Diet: Ketogenic, grain and gluten-free
- Course: Snack, breakfast, dessert
- Cuisine: European-inspired and American
- Cooking time: Twenty minutes
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Working time(total): Thirty-five minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Single portion size: One scone
- Cooking method: Oven-baked
- Difficulty level: Easy to medium
TOOLS
- Whisk and spatula
- Baking sheet or tray
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment liner
- Measuring cups
- Sharp knife
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Almond flour, two cups
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- Coconut flour, 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chunks
- Monkfruit or erythritol, half a cup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- Baking powder, two teaspoons
- 1/3 cup of heavy cream
- Espresso powder, one teaspoon
- 2 eggs
INGREDIENT NOTES
ESPRESSO POWDER
- The addition of ground espresso will enhance the depth of flavor. You may use the granules of instant coffee to swap the espresso powder, or use chicory coffee to go caffeine-free.
ALMOND FLOUR
- The keto alternative can serve as a low-carb base for our scones. You may replace the hazelnut flour, but it will give you a denser result.
BUTTER
- You will need the unsalted version of melted butter to have a rich flavor. You may use ghee or coconut oil to go non-dairy.
HEAVY CREAM
- Use the unsweetened version of heavy cream to add richness and moisture. You may go for coconut cream to have the non-dairy version.
COCONUT FLOUR
- This one-fourth cup of coconut flour provides structure when combined with almond flour. You may use the additional almond flour if the coconut flour is not available.
CHOCOLATE CHUNKS
- To add the chocolate chunks, select a brand that produces sugar-free chocolates, or go for 90% dark chocolate. You may use the sugar-free chocolate chips.
KETO SWEETENER
- Erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose are low-carb sweeteners that sweeten the dessert without adding carbs.
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Warm up the oven(empty) to 175 degrees C.
- Cover a baking sheet using the parchment liner.
- In a large bowl, combine the two keto flours, baking powder, erythritol, salt, and espresso.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
- Mix melted butter, heavy cream, and vanilla essence with eggs in that bowl.
- Combine the solid and liquid mixture till the formation of dough.
- At last, mix the chocolate chunks so that they are incorporated in an even manner throughout the dough.
- Line your working surface with the parchment liner.
- Roll the dough into a big round over that parchment-lined surface.
- When the dough is rolled to a 1-inch thickness, cut it into eight wedges.
- Arrange these wedges with a little gap on the lined baking tray.
- Shift that tray to the oven(already-heated) for approximately 20 minutes.
- Rest them at the counter once they are removed from the oven.
- Cooling will cause them to solidify.
- Your keto Espresso Chocolate Chunk Scones will be ready to serve!
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
CHILLING
- Save the remaining scones in a sealed box. Refrigerate them for around five days.
FREEZING
- Pack each scone individually using the cling wrap. Freeze them for around two months. Rewarm in the oven at 150 degrees C for ten minutes right before serving.
FAQs
Do these scones taste like coffee?
- Yes, you will get a hint of coffee flavor in these scones. It actually strengthens the chocolate flavor.
How to make them non-dairy?
- Replace the butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream. Then, these scones will be perfectly suitable for dairy-restricted people.
How to make these scones nut-free?
- You can use the flour of sunflower seeds in place of almond flour to have the nut-free version of these delicious scones.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING
Single portion size: One scone
Calories: ~235 kcal
Carbs(total): Eight grams
Fiber: 4 g
Net carbs: Four grams
Fats: 21 g
Sugar: One gram
Proteins: 7 g
Sodium: 120 milligrams