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Almond-Flour Cocoa Scones

Published January 12, 2021
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Almond-Flour Cocoa Scones
Published January 12, 2021
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Giving up gluten just got a whole lot easier, now that you have an easy gluten-free scone recipe. This one relies on almond flour for a scone that gives your coffee shop favorites a run for the money. Make sure not to over-bake them to keep them moist and tender.

The almond flour in this recipe gives this dessert a protein boost. To appease your sweet tooth, enjoy with your favorite seasonal fruit or dark chocolate on the side.

Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

Almond-Flour Cocoa Scones

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (112g) almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa, arrowroot and baking powder. Whisk, making sure any lumps of cocoa or almond flour are crushed.

In a medium bowl, combine the egg, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla; whisk to mix well. Stir the egg mixture into the almond flour mixture until well-combined. It will be sticky and wet.

Scrape the batter into the center of the prepared pan and flatten and shape into a 6-inch round, about 1/2-inch thick. Use a chef’s knife or a bench scraper to cut the round into 6 wedges, like a pie, leaving them in place, and scraping any batter off the knife, and patting it back onto the scones.

Bake for 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the scones comes out with no wet batter attached.

Re-cut the scones so you can separate them, and slide the parchment onto a cooling rack. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 scone

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 168; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 99mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 11g

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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