Almond Flour Chocolate Chips Scones

These paleo almond flour scones are studded with dark chocolate chips and perfectly flaky and soft!  Ideal for a cozy brunch, on-the-go breakfast or for whenever just need a special treat.  Gluten-free, grain-free & refined sugar-free!

Digging into a tender, flaky, chocolate chip-packed scone with reckless abandon - one of the biggest pleasures in life, don't you think!

Really, I’m serious.  These chocolate chip almond flour scones ARE LIFE!  Everything a good scone should be: tender and fluffy on the inside, with a crispy, flaky and slightly crumbly exterior.

Oh, and they are PACKED with dark chocolate chips.  I could easily crush about 6 of these in one day - but then again, they are still pretty good the next day. Plus I get a lot of help eating these. So will you. The smell wafting through your house will attract a lot of testers, you'll see.

They are best after about 20 minutes of cooling time when they are still a bit warm. But you can also bake them ahead of time and freeze them and they’ll reheat well.

Ingredients needed for making paleo almond flour scones:

• almond flour
• arrowroot or tapioca flour
• coconut sugar - you could also use brown sugar but I prefer coconut sugar. Here's why.
• baking powder
• eggs
• non-dairy milk - I used almond milk but you could use any other nut or seed milk you like
• vanilla extract and cinnamon for flavor
•  refined coconut oil, chilled
• mini chocolate chips ( Enjoy Life mini chips for Paleo)

The ingredients for this scones recipe are simple and if you do a lot of paleo baking, I am sure you have all of these in your pantry!

For this recipe, I use a combination of almond flour, arrowroot flour, baking powder, and salt which I found yields at the best texture. We use no refined sugar, just coconut sugar for sweetness and the chocolate chips do add some more sweetness so we do not have to go too crazy on the amount.

As always, I love adding to a touch of cinnamon for extra warmth and that cozy feel. The cinnamon is optional and you could go ahead and add a different spice blend, like apple pie spice or pumpkin spice to give those a seasonal twist.

How to make Almond Flour Scones

Step 1 & 2 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, arrowroot, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3 - Make a well in the center of the flour.

Step 4, 5 & 6 - Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk eggs and incorporate the liquids with the rest of the batter, whisking until well combined.

Step 7 & 8 - Add chilled coconut oil, using a pastry cutter or knife to “cut” it into the flour. You want small pieces of coconut oil throughout the dough.

Step 9 - Continue until the batter has specks of coconut oil throughout.

Step 10 - Stir in choc chips, making sure they are well distributed throughout the dough. Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F / 190C degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 11, 12 & 13 -  Once the dough has chilled, scoop it on the prepared baking sheet.  Using your hands, form dough into an even-layered disk shape (about 7 inches / 17 cm wide). The dough might still be sticky, but it's ok. Lightly wet your hands if needed.

Step 14  - Cut into 8 even pieces with a long sharp knife (like a pie, but without separating the slices). Tip: Wetting your knife lightly before cutting the dough into wedges is super helpful here. Press a few chocolate chips into the dough for that perfect look (optional) and bake for 22-24 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and dried to the touch.

Step 15 - Just when they're out of the oven, re-cut the scones (just slide the knife in the cuts, don’t try to separate them yet!). Set aside to cool for 20 minutes and enjoy!

Are Chocolate Chips Paleo?

Thankfully, dark chocolate is allowed in moderation on the Paleo diet! However, most chocolate chips don’t pass as Paleo because they contain soy lecithin, grains, artificial and other non-Paleo ingredients. For this recipe, I recommend ‘Enjoy Life’ brand chocolate chips which are free from all of those no-no ingredients listed.

Tips for making almond flour scones:

• The coconut oil needs to be nice and cold (as in freezer-chilled!) for the best texture.
• I used a sharp knife to cut the fat into the flour and it took about a minute to get that crumbly texture.
• As a general rule for paleo baking, a sticky dough usually means a good end product, so don't panic if it feels "wrong" at first. If the dough is too easy to work with, your scones will be on the dry and crumbly side. This is one of those areas where paleo baking doesn’t quite follow the "traditional" rules of baking!
• Make sure to chill your dough sufficiently for at least 45 minutes before working with it – no short cuts possible here.
• Wetting your knife lightly before cutting the dough into wedges makes things easier and results in nicer looking scones.

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Paleo Almond Flour Chocolate Chips Scones

These paleo almond flour scones are studded with dark chocolate chips and perfectly flaky and soft!  Ideal for a cozy brunch, or on-the-go breakfast or for whenever just need something special and sweet.  Gluten-free, grain-free & refined sugar-free!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, British

Keyword almond flour scones, healthy scones recipe, Paleo scones recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Chilling 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8 Scones

Calories 329 kcal

Author Marie

Ingredients

• 2  cups almond flour
• ½  cup arrowroot or tapioca flour
• ⅓  cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• ¼  teaspoon  sea salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon - optional
• 2  large eggs
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk I used almond
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3  tablespoons refined coconut oil chilled
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips like Enjoy Life mini chips

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, arrowroot, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk eggs and incorporate the liquids with the rest of the batter, whisking until well combined.

2. Add chilled coconut oil, using a pastry cutter or knife to “cut” into the flour. You want small pieces of coconut oil throughout the dough. Continue until the batter has specks of coconut oil throughout. Stir in choc chips, making sure they are well distributed throughout the dough.
3. Chill dough in the fridge for at least 45 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 375F / 190C degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
5. Once the dough has chilled, scoop it on the prepared baking sheet.  Using your hands, form dough into an even-layered disk shape (about 7 inches / 17 cm wide). The dough might still be sticky, but it's ok. Lightly wet your hands if needed.
6. Cut into 8 even pieces with a long sharp knife (like a pie, but without separating the slices), press a few chocolate chips into the dough for that perfect look (optional) and bake for 22-24 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and dried to the touch.
7. Just when they're out of the oven, re-cut the scones (just slide the knife in the cuts, don’t try to separate them yet!). Set aside to cool for 20 minutes and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• The coconut oil needs to be nice and cold (as in freezer-chilled!) for the best texture.
• I used a sharp knife to cut the fat into the flour and it took about a minute to get that crumbly texture. 
• As a general rule for paleo baking, a sticky dough usually means a good end product, so don't panic if it feels "wrong" at first. If the dough is too easy to work with, your scones will be on the dry and crumbly side. This is one of those areas where paleo baking doesn’t quite follow the "traditional" rules of baking!
• Make sure to chill your dough sufficiently for at least 45 minutes before working with it – no short cuts possible here.
• Wetting your knife lightly before cutting the dough into wedges makes things easier and results in nicer looking scones. 

Nutrition Facts

Paleo Almond Flour Chocolate Chips Scones

Amount Per Serving (1 scone)

Calories 329 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 102mg4%

Potassium 116mg3%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 85IU2%

Calcium 129mg13%

Iron 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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• Paleo Almond Chocolate Chips Cookies
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