Gluten Free Coconut Chocolate Chunk Scones

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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

2 1/2 cups almond meal*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup organic sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
1/3 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine almond meal, salt and baking soda. Whisk together sugar, eggs and coconut oil in a smaller bowl.

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined. Then fold in remaining ingredients.

Drop the batter in scant 1/4 cup portions onto the baking sheet. Brush the tops with cream or egg wash if desired.

Bake 14-17 minutes until golden brown, or toothpick inserted in the center of a scone comes out clean. Cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Carol, Libertyville, IL

*To make your own almond meal, grind almonds just until a moist meal consistency is reached. Be careful not to over-blend.

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Published on August 8, 2011

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6 Comments

Angie October 29, 2011 at 5:22 pm - Reply

Could I leave out the pecans and shredded coconut? Do I need to use something in place of these ingredients? By the way, this recipe sounds delicious!

Carol August 27, 2011 at 6:47 am - Reply

Irma: I haven’t done it, but you can always experiment!
Carol: I use a food processor or purchase almond meal from Trader Joe’s.
Kim: I don’t have the calorie count – sorry!

Kim August 10, 2011 at 9:45 am - Reply

Can you give  me the calorie count & fat content of these scones? Thanks!

Sarah:) August 8, 2011 at 2:54 pm - Reply

Irma: That may work. Give it a try (start out with more almond then coconut flour to begin with though).

Carol: A blender or food processor will work to make the almond meal.

Carol Matz August 8, 2011 at 1:47 pm - Reply

What device do you use to make the almond meal?

Irma August 8, 2011 at 10:56 am - Reply

Can you use a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour?

Gluten Free Coconut Chocolate Chunk Scones