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
Amanda says
Love your “sweet treats” and make them often. My daughter (6) was diagnosed with diabetes almost two years ago and people always want to know what she can’t eat, namely desserts. I hate that negative way of looking at food, like her diagnosis means she doesn’t get to enjoy eating. I use your recipes to reshape that paradigm to show her what she can eat–eg, she enjoyed your apple tart yesterday with no sharp rise in blood glucose. She ate it, gave me a thumbs up and told me to “add it to the keeper list.”. So, thank you!
Connie says
LOVE your recipes and your books Elana! Keep up the great work!!!
Amyd says
I used butter and the recipe turned out great. I may have used less salt (my 3 year old helper accidentally spilled it on the counter so I only added half as much just in case some made it in). I also made them without honey as I managed to forget about it until after they were baking. The coconut flour and chocolate saved the taste, so if you aren’t big on sugar, you could use less and they will still taste ok.
Minnestalgia says
OF COURSE desserts are meant to be a treat! But as Elana said: it’s much much harder to bake paleo treats than to cook paleo meals (meat and veggies, basically). Thank you, Elana, for all of your treats; they help keep my family happy and healthy!
Cat says
I thank you for your recipes. I have an autoimmune condition and have been working on trying to figure out what foods trigger inflammation. I also have three children and do not have the energy or time to cook two sets of muffins etc. Your recipes are always a hit with my children. I love making things that are healthy and that I can eat if I choose. I also appreciate the non-baked good recipes you have provided through the years. My favorite thing about your recipes? They taste very good and they are usually very simple. The roasted chicken with olives and prunes has been made twice a month for over a year now. I have come up with all kinds of variations. My family raves about it ever single time. So thank you, thank you, thank you. I have pre-ordered your upcoming cookbook for myself, my mother and a dear friend with autoimmune condition.
Kiki says
I LOVE! your writing! I miss it, seriously! I have two boys about the same age as yours and I would love to provide the atmosphere that you have at your home so all the boys want to come to my house. My favorite was the one about what chores you have your boys do at home. I printed it out and posted it on my refrigerator. Thank you for sharing with us!
Alta van Zyl says
Precisely! I do not want and/or peruse paleo cookbook/websites/blogs that tell me how to cook on top of the stove, or roast a chicken, as you rightly said. I want to know about paleo/SCD baking, as ratios, etc
are so different, always more of a challenge.
You are an inspiration, always!
Linda Collier says
Thanks for your awesome recipes Elana! I made these tonight and will be packing them to work in the morning. BulletProof Coffee and Chocolate Chip Scones, what could be better.
Beth says
I made these this evening. They were awesome! Thanks so much for the fantastic recipe.
Trina says
Ancient man was also a cannibal … how literal does one want to be? I hate to see any WOE become zealot like. I follow Wheat Belly not paleo and I’m grateful for all you dessert creating bloggers. You are 100% correct – these are the recipes that are hard to come by (especially good ones). I also have young growing boys around and they can eat. Agree I’d rather it be one of your treats than the SAD options :)
Anne Marie says
Amen, sister!