How To Make Awesome Flaky Paleo Scones!

These Paleo Scones (Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free) with almond flour taste so authentic, they disappear as soon as I make them.

When starting a gluten-free diet, it did not enter my most vivid imagination that I would ever eat a scone again.

How To Make Paleo Scones:

I use a base recipe and then change the ingredients for the specific recipe I am making; in this case, cranberry and orange.

1.  Gather the ingredients.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Tip:  try to have all ingredients at room temperature.

3.  In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well to combine.

4.  Place the dough ball on a parchment-lined baking pan.

Tip:  if the dough is too sticky, add a bit more almond flour.

5.  Mold and flatten to the dough into a round shape.

6.  Cut the round shape into four pieces.

Tip:  You can shape the dough and pieces into any shape you like (square, round, etc…)

7.  Separate scones with at least an inch between them while baking.

8.  Bake for approximately 25 minutes until slightly browned tops.

9.  Add glaze and eat warm or let cool.

Paleo Glaze For Scones:

1. In a small mixing bowl, add 1/4 cup organic confectioners sugar and 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh orange juice.
2. Whisk these ingredients until the icing is smooth and pourable.
3. You may need to add a bit of sugar or orange juice to get the desired consistency.
4. An alternative to orange juice is unsweetened almond milk or another non-dairy milk.

Tip:  For the maple glaze, use almond milk instead of orange juice and add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.

Helpful Baking Tips:

• Tip:  try to have all ingredients at room temperature.
• Tip:  if the dough is too sticky, add a bit more almond flour.
• Tip:  You can shape the dough and pieces into any shape you like (square, round, etc…)
• For Chocolate Chip Paleo Scones – replace the cranberries and orange with dairy-free chocolate chips.
• Try Savory Paleo Scones by making the basic scone recipe (without additional flavors).  Add fresh herbs, or perhaps chopped bacon.  Or make a breakfast sandwich.  I like to enjoy plain paleo scones with jam!
• Pumpkin Paleo Scones – working on this recipe!
• Paleo Raspberry Orange Scones – replace the cranberries with dried raspberries.
• Paleo Blueberry Scones with Maple Glaze – Base recipe without flavorings (cranberries and orange), then add blueberries (fresh works best).  See the above recipe for maple glaze.

Looking for other amazing Paleo recipes? Check these out!

• Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones
• Paleo Apple Crisp
• Cinnamon Raisin Scones
• Cranberry Nut Granola
• Cranberry Orange Sauce

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Awesome Paleo Scones-So Easy!

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These delicious Paleo Scones (grain, gluten and dairy free) taste so amazing!  Try with a bit of your favorite jam, jelly or ghee.  They are delicious with a bit of glaze as well.

Course: Breakfast, Breakfast Scone, Brunch, Glaze Sauce, Scone

Cuisine: American, Breakfast

Servings: 4

Calories: 454 kcal

Author: Christine Galvani

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries (add more if you prefer)
• glaze
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar (gluten-free brand) (I use an organic brand with ingredients of just sugar and tapioca starch)
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon about 1/2 of orange juiced (can also use almond milk)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare a baking pan by lining with parchment paper.

3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, place the dry ingredients and whisk until all (or most) lumps are gone. Almond flour tends to have lumps.

4. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well (I use a large spatula).
5. Place mixture onto the prepared baking sheet with parchment and shape into a circular round about 1 inch in thickness. Cut into four - six pieces.
6. Separate pieces so they are not touching and can bake this way.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
8. Let cool and serve. Can be stored in airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Optional: top with glaze once cooled. To make glaze, place confectioners sugar and orange juice in a bowl and whisk until it forms a smooth glaze.  You may need to add a little more sugar or orange juice to get the right consistency.  An alternative to orange juice is almond milk or another non-dairy milk.

Helpful Baking Tips:

• Tip:  try to have all ingredients room temperature.
• Tip:  if the dough is too sticky, add a bit more almond flour.
• Tip:  You can shape the dough and pieces into any shape you like (square, round, etc...)
• For Chocolate Chip Paleo Scones - replace the cranberries and orange with dairy-free chocolate chips.
• Try Savory Paleo Scones by making the basic scone recipe (without additional flavors).  Perhaps, add fresh herbs, chopped bacon.  Or make a breakfast sandwich.  I like to enjoy plain paleo scones with jam!

Nutrition Facts

Awesome Paleo Scones-So Easy!

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 40mg13%

Sodium 91mg4%

Potassium 149mg4%

Carbohydrates 47g16%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 24g27%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 60IU1%

Vitamin C 2.1mg3%

Calcium 131mg13%

Iron 1.4mg8%

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

Update Notes:  This post was originally published on September 18, 2015, but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step-by-step instructions and photos, baking tips, and a video in November 2018.