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
Nissa says
I love being able to provide my husband with treats that are paleo and keep him from being tempted by what my kids eat…. They are both picky and skinny….and while I’m trying to get them to eat more paleo, that hasn’t happened yet and my husband finds it hard to resist if I make them cookies. So it is a Godsend to find this site and have treats for my husband and myself that allow us to avoid sugar and refined flour.
The recipes are delicious and easy to make and I also hid the samoas from my family and have been eating one every other day or so….. I feel so decadent!
The Healthy Apple says
These look amazing Elana~ love this post and love how you feed all the boys these Paleo treats.
xoox
Amy K says
I love your baked goods!!! Keep em coming!!! (In fact, going online right now to make your paleo chocolate chip cookies….)
Looking forward to your new book!
Diana says
I made these yesterday using butter instead of shortening. They were very soft, but tasted really good!
Melody says
So I did as a few people suggested here, and used maple syrup instead of honey. Also used Ghee (same exact measurement as the vegan shortening), and added a drop of vanilla to the batter. Really good I thought. Sort of reminds me a little of that girl scout cookie, samoas, but fluffier. Maybe it’s just me though.
Thank you Elana! I love how you keep your recipes simple and inexpensive. You are an inspiration.
Lili says
Your baked good are the reason I’m subscribed to your site! Thanks for all the hard work and thanks to all the boys for taste testing!
Paige says
I absolutely LOVE your recipes. I am fairly new to your site, but it already has a place on my bookmark bar! Keep doing what you do!
Adrienne says
I am very thankful that you do post so many dessert and bread recipes. You are right, they are harder to find, and good ones are very limited. Yours are great!
April Guardabascio says
This is so funny! I have to admit that all your recipes are delicious, (mango chicken was a huge hit) and I found myself baking 2-3 times per week. As none of our waist lines were shrinking no matter how much I extolled the virtues of almond flour, my husband finally demanded that I “stop baking!” :D I’m down to once a week, though I may sneak in some of that Vegan Vanilla Icecream as an extra. We live in Florida so ice cream in January is perfectly acceptable. Bake on! ;)
Heather H says
Elana,as a mostly paleo eater I too appreciate that you post ideas for baked goods so I can make them on occasion, either for myself or my kids. I personally think the concern paleo folks have (myself included) is that the ratio of sugar in your recipes is higher than what would be considered paleo. As an example, the original recipe from Brian linked in your post uses a mere 2 TBSP honey to 3/4 cup flour, vs your 1/4c honey to 1/2c flour. The reality is most paleo folks like a treat but we want those treats, if called paleo, to be as low in natural sugar as possible. I continue to use your recipes and book as a guide and enjoy them, I just adjust the sugar level down for my own taste buds. Thanks!