I really don’t write a lot on my website because:
- I’m not a writer.
- I figure you all come here for the recipes anyway.
- What’s the point? I like short and sweet. Literally.
Every now and then though, I do get the itch to write just a bit. And this recent comment on Facebook tickled my writing fancy:
I absolutely adore your recipes. I’ve been Paleo for over a year and feel/look amazing. I have to ask, though, aren’t treats such as Paleo baked goods supposed to be a very occasional treat? It seems that they’re being posted on a near daily basis.
And this was my response:
You are totally right, however I have a houseful of almost a dozen growing boys here everyday after school and they aren’t Paleo (most aren’t even gluten-free) so they get at least a Paleo treat a day –far better than the standard teenage fare of soda and chips, if you know what I mean!
Why the heck are there so many dessert and bread recipes on here? Well, it’s not that much of a challenge to come up with a Paleo chicken recipe –they’re all over the internet. Just sift through the websites of people like Martha, Ina, and Elise, and you’ll likely find some nice healthy steak and vegetable dishes as well. They’re probably gluten-free and maybe even Paleo. However, when it comes to finding baked goods that are of course treats, well, that’s not as easy, and that it is something I provide on this website –I create classic Neolithic dishes (like these Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones) that use Paleo-friendly ingredients.
Further confirming this hunch is the list of the Top 10 Most Viewed Recipes on my sidebar; just crank your eyes over a few inches to the right and take a gander at that feature. As you can see, folks look at, and I assume therefore want, baked goods. And so I am pretty much always testing something, and thankfully, the hordes of boys that come to my house after school take pleasure in eating the items that I am continuously testing.
And now back to our regular programming:
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Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup palm shortening
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup chocolate chips, coarsely chopped, about 3 ounces
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine coconut flour, salt and baking soda
- Pulse in shortening, honey and eggs
- Stir in chopped chocolate by hand
- Scoop batter onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Bake at 350°F for 10-14 minutes
- Cool and serve
These gluten-free, dairy-free Chocolate Chip Scones are made from coconut flour. So no, the measurement of 1/2 cup of flour is not a typo (I get this question on just about every recipe on my website that uses coconut flour). Coconut flour is unique in that just a little bit goes a long way.
On another culinary note, I want to point out that coconut flour is quite light and fluffy –great for cakes and muffins. So these quick and easy Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones are rather cakey and fluffy and don’t have a heavy crumb. They’re a bit different than a classic scone. They’re also nut-free which is deliberate as I’ve had more and more requests for nut-free recipes lately.
Finally, yet most importantly, I based this recipe on one from Brian Musial at mypaleodiet.net, although I’ve made a number of modifications. He has a lovely site that you may wish to peruse for other healthy Paleo recipes. Enjoy the scones and thanks for listening.
Peace out,
Elana
Jen Moore says
What can be substituted for vegan shortening? Can I use butter and get the same results??? Thanks :)
Jay Floyd says
I love the recipe and to think something like this can be a healthy alternative is incredible. LOVE it…..Love the other comments too about coconut oil, etc. Keep up the good work.
Angela says
I made these last night and love them! I’m a Real Food foodie and don’t really “do” any one way of eating. I don’t eat processed foods or refine sugar. I do like to cook Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free and so on….if it’s good and good for you, I eat it! I used palm shortening and added walnuts. I had Vegan mini chocolate chips and used those instead. Thanks for all your recipes!!!
Shannon says
I just made these for my husband who has finally decided to join me in eating gluten free. They are delicious!! I used coconut oil instead of shortening, added a tsp of vanilla and a little bit of shredded coconut. So good and so easy!!! This is def. going to be a regular go to recipe in our house!!!
Jay Smith says
Cave people did not have chocolate chip chunks or baking soda–or most of these ingredients. This fad will die like all the others. Remember South Beach? Atkins? Any number of others. Go get a real scone. It won’t kill you.
Roxanne says
For those of us with Celiac disease, food allergies and autoimmune issues, “a regular scone” is a serious compromise to our health.
Paleo eating is less about “eating like a caveman,” which is unrealistic for the 21st century, and more about eliminating inflammatory foods from the diet.
Elana says
Well said Roxanne :-)
Kazzie Jo Pellegatta says
Well said
I have an allergy to wheat my skin breaks out in an unbelievable rash and I could litterly scratch my skin into holes. I wish people would be more understanding of special diet needs. Most people change their diet due to health issues that are affecting their every day life. It’s not about following a fad diet !!!!!!!!
Elana says
Kazzie, I totally agree :-)
Tracy says
For some Jay, eating foods that are made with regular flour causes a serious response in the immune system (IGg and IGa) that creates severe abdominal cramping and in some with severe allergy can cause an anaphylactic shock and can be life threating. Try being more informed on why people change how they eat. Eating a Paleo Diet is not about dieting to lose weight but a better way of eating to keep immune response down and eliminate inflammation in the body that cause other issues. It is difficult for someone who does not have any food allergies/sensitivities to understand this – making yourself more educated may give you a better understanding of how some people respond to certain foods – only an intelligent person would know better than to reply with such an insensitive response.
Linda says
New to your site and I’m loving it so far. I was just wondering if you knew of any no-bake type desserts? I’m trying to get into the Paleo way of eating. Cutting out…slowly grains, etc. Any tips and/or advice you can give is appreciated.
Thank you,
Linda
Mariann says
Thanks for another nut/seed free recipe. I love your baked goods recipes, but can’t handle almond flour more than VERY occasionally and in small quantities. Looking forward to trying this one.
Peggy Ashcroft says
I’ve just made these this afternoon and they have gone down a real treat, so thanks for the recipe :-) I replaced the shortening with coconut oil and formed them in dessert spoon sized dollops. I also replaced the honey with an equal amount of xylitol (thinking about tooth health and cutting down on sugars). They have a lovely, light, cakey texture and will make a great treat for lunch boxes this week. I doubled the amount and am going to try freezing some…we’ll see how that goes…
Judy Mangione says
Thank you so much Elana for all the great recipes! There’s so many of us that suffer from digestive problems with all the gmo’s now and intolerances it wouldn’t hurt if everyone went on a gluten free diet. I never realized almond flour was higher in protein and lower in carbs than wheat! It has been an arduous task for me, giving up wheat. Food choices are habit but once we relinquish the fight to hold on we can start healing ourselves. Look forward to using your recipes for me, my family, friends and community.
Sarah says
I used coconut oil instead of shortening and I made them into bars instead of scones. Not to bad but not sweet enough for me. I used buckwheat honey, could be why they were not that sweet. Otherwise nice recipe and thanks for posting!