Healthy Homemade Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

Ingredients

• gluten-free flour2 cups
• coconut sugar½ cup
• baking powder2½ teaspoons
• cinnamon1 teaspoon
• sea salt½ teaspoon
• cold butter8 tablespoons
• kefir½ cup
• egg1
• vanilla extract1 teaspoon
• dark chocolate chips1 cup

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
3. Grate the butter and toss into flour mixture until mixture is coarse and the butter is the size of peas.
4. In a separate bowl, mix kefir, egg and vanilla. Pour slowly over flour mixture and toss the mixture together until everything is just moistened.
5. Fold in chocolate chips, being careful not to overwork the dough.
6. Press into a disc shape and cut into equal wedges. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and golden.

Swaps & notes

You can add dried fruit to extra flavor, such as dried cherries. Make sure you use grass-fed butter.