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:
Karen says
I just started cooking gluten free and found your site from gluten and sugar free! I still like sweets and can’t wait to try these scones! Thanks for the recipe… anxious to find your new book!!
Stefanie says
These look delicious! I was wondering if I could substitute the almond flour for bob mill’s gluten free flour.. i think it is fava bean flour? Will they still taste ok or do I have to use almond flour??
Lisa M says
Mmm… These look so good! I’m going to have to make those tomorrow. Thank you for all the work you do with this. I greatly appreciate it.
alex says
just tried these – delicious! and so easy to make
perfect for a late morning snack with a cup of tea, and the dark chocolate sweetens it just enough
i added a little bit cinnamon to the recipe, perfect for these cold wintery days in ontario!
lovely recipe
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
What, no butter?
Madeleine says
Do you use dried or fresh zest?
Madeleine says
Never mind! Just made them with fresh orange zest and they’re delicious! The dough was softer and stickier than I expected, so I was scared for a minute, but they came out perfect.
Annette Defino says
I recently made these scones and they were delicious. I will pass this recipe on make them again today.
Danielle says
I just made these tonight after seeing the recipe earlier. I didn’t have any oranges so I just skipped the orange zest altogether. We’re not big fans of the orange flavor in baked goods anyway. They were delicious!
Marinka says
These look great Elana! And so delicious.. Can’t wait to try them sometime!
Karen@Cook4Seasons says
I do have a dog – two, actually – but I just know you would make an exception if they were gluten free also? Besides, the ADORE scones – one of their favorite treats. Me, I adore them anytime…and like you, have been on a serious ‘scone kick’ for the past few weeks. Pity those who are cleansing right now. LOL.