I’ve been making this Cranberry Walnut Scones recipe for the boys for the last couple of years. Since it’s become an official family favorite, I thought it was about time to share. Last week, I decided to make these Paleo scones one evening; by morning, they were gone. Scones for dessert, breakfast, snacks, whenever. Because this is a mighty healthy scone recipe I’m just fine with that. And because it’s also a mighty easy scone recipe I can whip up batch after batch for the boys in no time flat!
When our family needs quick meals in the morning, these gluten-free scones are perfect with hard boiled eggs made the night before. What’s better than a filling, yet easy meal that’s healthy too?! Not a whole lot. Just remember, don’t eat on the run, take 10 minutes to sit, chew, and digest. You deserve it!
Cranberry Walnut Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse together almond flour and baking soda
- Pulse in egg, coconut sugar, and orange zest
- Stir in cranberries and walnuts by hand
- Transfer dough to a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Form dough into a large circle, 1-1½ inches thick
- Cut dough like a pizza, into 8 slices
- Using a metal baking spatula move slices apart, leaving 2 inches between
- Bake at 350°F for 12-16 minutes until edges are browned
- Serve
These healthy fruit scones are made with an almond flour base and studded with organic dried cranberries. I love baking with almond flour, for me it is the perfect low-carb ingredient, full of good heart healthy fats.
If almond flour isn’t your thing, and you’re in need of nut-free scones try my Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones recipe, which is made of coconut flour. With only 7 ingredients, it’s every bit as easy to make as these Cranberry Walnut Scones! If you’re looking for something similar to this scone recipe that’s savory, try my Paleo Biscuits. They’re fabulous dipped in my Gluten-Free Gravy. If you’re looking for still more recipes for scones, check out my scones page, it’s full of all kinds of delicious healthy goodness!
Healthy recipes are great. No doubt about it. But good health consists of far more than eating well. So if you’re stressed out during the holiday season, or any time of year for that matter, take time whenever you can to put down your cell phone, and nurture yourself with more sleep as well as adequate gentle exercise such as walking or yoga!
Kelly says
These are amazing I also added 1/4 cup of dried mango and stawberries to the mix and used 1tbsp of brown sugar as I had no coconut sugar really hit the spot will make a great grab and go breakfast for me this week
Elana says
Kelly, so glad you liked the scones!
Colin says
Wow. Just made these and they came out great. So easy! I just mixed in a bowl with a whisk because my daughter was sleeping. Whisked the egg separately, then added, whisked some more, then mixed by hand.
I agree with the other commenter that they remind me of a nice Christmas cookie. Will definitely try this again and experiment with other flavors.
Thanks!
Elana says
Colin, so glad you liked the scones!
Becky says
Hello this looks fantastic for my breakfast on the run. Do you know if they will keep if I make a batch on the weekend? In the fridge or freezer maybe?
Thanks again
Elana says
Becky, if you let them cool overnight and then wrap them up and store in the fridge they will keep for a couple of days.
Leila says
Hi!
Could I replace the almond flour with coconut flour?
I don’t have any almond flour on hand but have everything else…
Thanks!
Elana says
Hi Leila, unfortunately, that won’t work. For more information on the differences between coconut flour and almond flour go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-baking-almond-flour-vs-coconut-flour/
Enjoy!
Elana
Martha says
I just can’t stand coconut in any way, shape, or form, but I want to try this recipe. I will just substitute regular organic sugar, starting with a small amount and working up to what tastes right. A friend just passed along your website and I can’t wait to get started trying some of your recipes.
Elana says
Hi Martha, thanks for your comment!
Teresa says
I just made these for the first time and they are wonderful. My junk food eating husband even liked them! I’m home sick on a rainy day and just didn’t want salad or a full meal. I whipped these up in literally no time at all – so good. Just what I needed. Thank you for recipes that only have a few ingredients.
Elana says
Hi Teresa, thanks for your wonderful comment. I make it a point to use as few ingredients as possible in each of my recipes :-)
Food Mumbai says
Can I apply any other refined oil instead of coconut oil to this recipe? I am eager to know this from you… Thanks for sharing such nice recipe.
Elana says
Hi there, I haven’t tried that so not sure, if you do I hope you’ll stop back by and let us know what works :-)
Amber says
Made these I ended up adding coconut oil and some soy milk as the mix was way too dry
Elana says
Hi Amber, thanks for sharing your concern. Which brand of almond flour did you use? That can make all the difference in the consistency of the mix. Here’s more information on that:
https://elanaspantry.com/ingredients/almond-flour/
Thanks for stopping by!
Elana
the Lish says
Made these with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 2 Tsp poppy seeds instead of the cranberry, orange walnut which I did not have. Also subbed coconut sugar for 2 tablespoons honey. Pretty good, moist just out of the oven. Needed some honey on top as they were not very sweet.
Elana says
Hi Lish, glad you liked this! If you are looking for a sweeter scone recipe you might want to check out this one:
https://elanaspantry.com/orange-dark-chocolate-chip-scones/
Enjoy!
Elana
Nancy King says
I can’t use any nut flour or coconut flour.
What other flours do you use?
Thank you,
Nancy King
Elana says
Hi Nancy, I am definitely comfortable baking with coconut and almond flour and the majority of the recipes here contain one or both of those ingredients. You might, however, like to try one of my flourless recipes:
https://elanaspantry.com/flourless-chocolate-cupcakes/
https://elanaspantry.com/sunbutter-brownies/
https://elanaspantry.com/flourless-chocolate-banana-cake/
Enjoy!
Elana