Chocolate Chip Scones
You’d never guess these Chocolate Chip Scones are grain, gluten, and dairy free!
Six years ago, the concept of going grain-free was totally foreign to me. My Aunt Kim, whom I’ve long admired for her cooking prowess, was the first in our family to eliminate grain. She discovered grain had a direct link to her autoimmune issues.
We all thought she was bonkers at first and had absolutely no desire, at all, whatsoever, to give up grain. These scones were the first unconventionally made dessert I ever tried. My Aunt Kim gave me the recipe and, after I made them the first time, I was hooked. As an awesome substitute for chocolate chip cookies, these scones are the perfect little treat to satiate your sweet tooth!
Overall if you are on the fence about giving up grain, I would try these. They will definitely give you an example of what is still possible without grain.
If you enjoyed these scones you’ll love my Strawberry Breakfast Cookies and Not Your Mama’s Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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Grain Free Chocolate Chips Scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups tightly packed superfine blanched almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup organic agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, add the almond flour, eggs, avocado oil, agave nectar, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir to combine well, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using medium size cookie scoop, form the dough into balls and transfer onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Is it possible to make these without the almond flour? Is there another one you would suggest?
You could try a gluten free flour blend but I really suggest using the almond flour as anything else will change the recipe. 🙂
Try coconut flour, although the equivalent (cup-for-cup) is not equal; I believe you would use less coconut flour. Definitely look it up.
These are delicious! I love the texture from the almond flour.
Omg these are super delicious, for a healthy snack!
Can I use avocado oil instead of grape seed oil?
Sure!
Any other oil replacements I could use? I don’t have avocado or grapeseed oil.
Coconut changes the flavor, adds a little bit of a coconut taste, it works well if you don’t mind that. You could also use sunflower oil.
Why dairy free chips, if one is not allergic to dairy?
Because as adults we don’t have the enzymes necessary to properly digest dairy. 🙂
Any substitutes for Agave? We don’t use Agave.
Maybe honey or real maple syrup
I just made a batch if these! I am in heaven! My daughter loved them too! Thank you for such a nice treat. But I am goin to have to pack them away to eat only a couple each time. Yikes!
The only problem my daughter and I have with these scones…is trying not to eat the entire batch in one sitting! These scones are absolutely ridiculous! 🙂
Delicious healthy snack!
any way I can make these sugar free?
You mentioned using another gluten free flour but it changes the recipe. Do you have any suggestions on what changes? My kids are both allergic to nuts. Thank you!
Saw a question last year about a replacement for Agave Nectar. Is there a response to that as I have the same question. Maple syrup possibly? Thank you!
These work with raw honey or 100% pure maple syrup as well. 🙂
Made my first batch today. My daughter (25) asked if half the batch could be cinnamon. I did half with chocolate chips and half with cinnamon. The consensus is they are wonderful! Even my grandsons (4 & 6) like them. Win for Nana!
How many scones per one serving, and how many calories per serving? Thanks!
Made these tonight, and they were delicious!! Perfect dessert after the 10 minute Chicken Stew!!
Hi Brittany!
Could I use moist almond purée from making almond milk, or does it have to be dry almond flour?
Miranda
Dry, you’ll have a different outcome with pulp unless you dehydrate it and then reblend first. 🙂
What is the serving size since these are so yummy..do they freeze well?
1-2 🙂 Yes.
these are amazing cookies! to me they tasted like a cross between a macaroon and a scone. I recommend them highly
These were extremely easy to make and SO delicious! Like everyone else, I couldn’t eat just one neither could my fiancé. We got about 31 scones out of this recipe.
Have you ever made these with an egg substitute?
No I have not, but you totally could use an egg substitute
Could I sub shredded cheddar for the choc chips I would like to use as a side to go with dinner 😀
I used flax eggs and subbed apple sauce for the oil and they came out great! Soft on the inside and browned on the outside. These have become a staple in my home!
Easy and yummy! Thank you for another great recipe!