Absolutely! Here’s a diabetic-friendly cranberry orange scones recipe that’s lower in sugar but still tender, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or tea.
Ingredients (Makes 8 scones)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (cut in half if large)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
Glaze (optional):
- 2 tbsp powdered erythritol
- 1–2 tsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Combine batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in cranberries and nuts (if using).
- The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. If too dry, add 1–2 tbsp almond milk.
- Shape scones:
- Turn dough onto a parchment-lined surface.
- Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake 18–22 minutes until scones are lightly golden and firm to touch.
- Optional glaze:
- Mix powdered erythritol with orange juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled scones.
✅ Tips:
- Almond and coconut flour can dry out quickly; don’t overbake.
- Fresh cranberries are tart but low in sugar; frozen works too.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If you want, I can also make a slightly sweeter version using a natural sweetener that mimics sugar better, which still keeps it diabetic-friendly but tastes more like a traditional scone.
Do you want me to make that version too?
