These Paleo Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Scones are perfect with a side of eggs for a healthy breakfast. Better yet? With only 6 ingredients, this easy scone recipe is a cinch to make. All you’ll need is almond flour, an egg, dark chocolate, orange zest, honey, and baking soda.
I went gluten-free in 1998 when I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I then went totally grain-free in 2001 to improve my digestion further. Ever since then I’ve been creating easy paleo recipes using as few ingredients as possible. I love cooking, but I love playing outside even more. So creating easy recipes for you is quite a passion of mine. Well, here’s another one!
This healthy gluten-free scone recipe is a favorite of my wonderful mother-in-law. She makes it all year round, and has a batch ready for us whenever we visit her. I hope you all enjoy these paleo scones as much as we do!
Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, dark chocolate, and zest
- In a small bowl, combine egg and honey
- Mix wet ingredients into dry, thoroughly
- Form dough into a circle that is about ½-inch in thickness
- Cut dough like a pizza, into 8 slices
- Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes
- Serve
The idea for this gluten-free scones recipe comes from Joy the Baker. When I saw her Orange and Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Scones using regular flour, I was inspired to make my own paleo scone recipe out of it!
Here are some other easy paleo scones recipes for you:
Laura says
I was wondering if you had a gluten-free scone recipe or not! My little 5-year old princess adores raspberry scones. Must try these, too!
Amanda @ andcinnamon says
I just love Joy’s blog. This post made me chuckle because I’ve already read Joy’s post about her timid neighbor.
Her scones do indeed look delish and I’m so excited you posted a gluten-free version. And here I am, with almond flour and chocolate chips in my pantry. Mmmm… something’s comin’!
Sarah F says
This looks SO GOOD. I can’t wait to try it! I love oranges and I love chocolate… and the recipe looks so easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just one question: Any suggestions for a sweetener replacement that’s not agave or honey? I don’t handle either very well.
Sea says
Thank you for the link to my humble little scone. *blush*
Pleeeeeease can I have one of these? They look awesome! I MUST GET MORE ALMOND FLOUR.
-Sea
justcooknyc says
i too have blamed some baking sprees on Joy the Baker. and by “blamed” i mean “thanked”
Shirley @ gfe says
Oh, what a cute post! Thinking of Mr. Rogers … he probably would have benefited from being gluten free, too. ;-) I made a variation of your chocolate chip cookies today, Elana. They didn’t last long and actually the ingredients and amounts weren’t too far off from these gorgeous scones. Hmmm, next time!
xo,
Shirley
Barbara says
I notice that many of your recipes call for agave. I understand that agave is not as healthy as once thought. I am trying to be conservative on all products that raise your blood sugar. Have you ever substituted things like applesauce or other fruits in your recipes
Sarah Smith says
I also avoid agave. However, I have substituted honey in several of Elana’s recipes and it has worked just fine every time.
Kiran says
I’ve got to try this simple scone recipe. So yummy!
Christine says
I love seeing two of my favorite bloggers sharing ideas and loving each other! I too would love to be neighbors with you ladies :)
Maggie says
Oooh, now I need to make scones. I’ve never made the kind that you cut into triangles. With only one egg, I definitely think I could do it. And I love the orange-chocolate combo! Just like a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, only MUCH healthier!