Chocolate Chips Almond Scones

Easy to bake gluten free scones with clean ingredients. They are healthier with a vegan dairy and egg free option. My family loves it for breakfast and dunking them in their oat or almond milk. Also great for dessert or with an afternoon tea/coffee.

Yield: 16 servings                                                                               

Prep time: 10 minutes                                                                                              

Cook time: 25 – 30 minutes

Total time: 40 – 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Metta GF Flour
• 1 cup almond flour or meal
• ⅔ cup coconut sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice)
• 12 Tbsp of butter (vegan option, Earth Balance or coconut oil, softened not melted)
• ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), plus extra for brushing
• 1 egg, whisked (vegan option, flax egg or any egg replacement)
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp sea salt or pink salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips of choice
• Sprinkle granulated sugar or almond slices on top (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then set aside. If using flax eggs, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoon of water and leave aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. If using dairy or non-dairy butter, cut into small cubes and massage the butter, or the solidified coconut oil, into the flour mixture by hand. Continue until it is evenly distributed and the flour mixture is a coarse “crumbly” texture.
4. Add the egg or egg substitute and milk to the mixing bowl. Gently stir them in until everything is well combined, but don’t overmix or flatten the dough with hands.
5. Finally, fold in the chocolate chip with your hands.
6. Divide the dough in half. Transfer each half of the dough to a flat well-floured surface and form into (2) 6-inch round shapes. Cut each round into (8) equal triangle slices.
7. Place each of the slices to the prepared cookie sheet about 2-3 inches apart. They will spread while baking.
8. Brush with milk and sprinkle with optional granulated sugar and/or sliced almonds. If you prefer sugar icing topping, add that to the scones after they are done baking and cooled.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm and golden.
10. Let it cool slightly before serving and enjoy 😊
11. Store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

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