Blueberry Scones
/Try making these healthy and delicious blueberry scones for your next breakfast option! Both almond and coconut flour are healthy alternatives to traditional wheat flour and contain a rich amount of fiber. Coconut helps to lower blood pressure and has anti-viral properties. In addition, coconut products help boost weight loss and lower cholesterol. Blueberries contain the highest amount of antioxidants compared to all other fruits and help combat aging and cancer. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups blanched almond flour
3 tbsp coconut flour
1 egg
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup coconut milk
3 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp lemon zest
¼ tsp sea salt
½ cup blueberries
Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2) In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, egg, sweetener of choice, 3 tbsp of coconut milk, coconut oil, baking soda, lemon zest, and sea salt. Mix all ingredients together well. Use a stand mixer if needed. Fold in the blueberries as you are mixing.
3) Use a biscuit cutter to form scones with the dough. Line the scones on the baking sheet.
4) Brush the remaining tbsp of coconut milk over the biscuits. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until scones are golden brown.
5) Store scones in an airtight container for up to two days and enjoy!