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
Alisa says
I love it, the next diet wave will be Neolithic :)
I have to admit, I’d LOVE more savory recipes for paleo. While there are a ton of say, chicken recipes out there, you have to sift through so many that use bisquick and cream of mushroom soup to find the gems that just use flavorful spices and veggies. Having that “paleo” label does help in quickly finding ideas!
Jill says
I just thought this very funny video about eating gluten-free would be perfect for your audience. A friend forwarded it to me.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/107977884196745528815/posts/2NyFpZFxNCZ
Jamie/PolkaDotMommy says
I’m thrilled with your goodie recipes. I always look at regular food and think “that’s kind of a no-brainer”. . . baked goods are another thing all together. These are in the oven right now for my large and rambunctious crew to enjoy after school, because who wants to be the mom who never gives their kids chocolate chip “cookies”. :-)
Amber says
I made these today, using lard instead of shortening and about half the honey, and left out the chocolate chips. The result was basically a very slightly sweet little drop biscuit that I used to make sandwiches for my (grain-free) kids for lunch. They loved them, and it was great because a lot of coconut flour loaf breads take an hour to bake, but these were so fast! I might use half lard and half cold, cubed butter next time to see what happens. Thank you!
Diana says
Hello!
Just trying out your Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones … mine did not look done after 12 minutes. Do they set more as they cool? Or should they look completely baked after 12 minutes?
Thanks!
Jamie/PolkaDotMommy says
Mine weren’t done after 12 minutes either. . . but time always varies based on a lot of factors. I just added more time and watched until done. I also used butter instead of palm shortening, so I figure that could affect it.
Angela says
Thank you for all the wonderful paleo dessert recipes and bread recipes. As you said above the meal recipes and ideas are easy to find and easy to make substitutions on. Desserts take time and effort to convert and we appreciate all the time and effort you put into posting your delicious creations for us.
Lindsay says
We’re so lucky that you come up with these treats and decide to share them with us. I’m Paleo and I definitely enjoy your treats. More than occasionally! I feel like I’ve given up a lot to get my immune system back on track. Let me have my treats! Thanks.
Kerry says
THANK YOU THANK YOU for always posting baked goods and delicious desserts. I think that’s the most challenging part of eating Paleo! (And I am not Paleo, but gluten free). I’m sure other people have chimed in with thanks, but had to add my own. Your recipes are wonderful, and the resource that your website is to me is absolutely INVALUABLE. You are so generous with your time and intellectual property! Thank you so much for sharing it with us Elana. And I will keep eating delicious paleo, gluten free baked goods forever. :)
Sizzle says
I love that you post paleo/gf baked goods. They are always good! Just because you post them doesn’t mean we have to make them all or eat them all.
Anne Marie says
I love it! There is another great paleo website that gets so many comments on what is/what isn’t Paleo that they have a manifesto at the top that basically says their cooking is based on Paleo principles and is without the DOGMA so many people feel the need to correct other folks about. Most of us are not trying to recreate Paleolithic living, but apply healthy techniques to the lives we live here in 2013. Every person is different in how often they can/want to consume “treats.” Elana, thank you for all of the great recipes for those of us who choose to use our brains in consuming the occasional treat.