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:
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
Lee says
I made these tonight…and they were fantastic!! Very quick and easy to make too (always a plus with gluten free baking). I lightly melted the extra chocolate I had and put it in some almond milk…my husband was raving about dessert for the rest of the evening! :) Thanks for making me look like a superstar-in-the-kitchen!
Judy says
While I personally don’t have gluten problems, dairy is an issue for me. I love having a resource of simple delicious recipes. Thanks!
penny says
No kidding. Meat and veggies are easy. Its the science of making a baked good turn out that I need help with. Thanks so much for making that easier for me!!
Kimberly says
This looks lovely! Thank you for the nut-free recipes! As much as I love the almond flour, I have one child that can’t eat almonds. Keep the great recipes coming!
tiffany says
OH yeah – a recipe with coconut flour! I have to try this!!!!! I have been experimenting with coconut flour – it is quite different than the almond- we love the almond flour scones too!- so It will be super fun to try this out and wrap my head around a tried and true recipe! Thanks for all you give Elana!
Hugs
Tiffany
Amanda O. says
Thanks Elana! I’ve basically changed my life in the last year and a half thanks to a diet overhaul and your website has been an amazing inspiration to me. I’ve pre-ordered you next book (I already own the other two), because I am happy to support you and your goodness. Looking forward to its release!
For those looking for sweetener alternatives in this recipe, I have substituted stevia in place of agave or honey in many of Elana’s recipes with fairly good results and I’m sure this scone recipe would be the same. I’ve made a pumpkin bar with stevia in the raw and coconut flour for sometime now. If you don’t like the stevia aftertaste, sometimes a little applesauce helps. Or some full-fat coconut milk.
Happy baking!
Amanda
Grain Free Living says
Took the words right out of my mouth. My site is nearly 100% baked goods and I was pondering this very issue just recently, especially as I now personally eat mainly paleo and sugar free. But you are so right. The need is not for everyday recipes, there are a million places that meet that need. But tasty grain free gluten free nut free dairy free goodies to make growing kids and non paleo partners happy or people with allergies who just want to feel more normal sometimes, that is the big gap that needs to be filled. I loved it when you went paleo as it meant you are now grain free which is awesome for me/my family and I am loving the recipes coming out of your kitchen. I’ve never commented before but thought I would stop lurking today and say hi and thank you.
Michelle says
I personally love that there are so many sweet treats on this website b/c this is where I go first to satisfy my kids sweet cravings….like the other day when were snowed in….we made your chocolate torte & homemade hot chocolate. Perfect! & my kids think I’m awesome for letting them have it for a snack when they usually get fruit :)
Kathy King says
I don’t know what I would do without your baked good and dessert recipes. I look at your blog more than any other. Thank you so much!
Reney says
First time commenter. I’m in the same boat as Jennifer. I became allergic to everything coconut during my pregnancy. So many paleo recipes use it, and I have not been able to come up with a decent substitute. If anyone else has had any experience with this, I’d love to know what you’re using instead.
Elana, thank you for all these amazing recipes over the years. So many of your earlier almond flour recipes are my go-to for just about everything!