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Paleo Blueberry-Lemon Scones

July 24, 2015 by Keri 24 Comments

My favorite breakfast treat gets a healthy makeover! These blueberry-lemon scones are dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. Enjoy one with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the perfect healthy breakfast!

Blueberry SconeFor the last few weeks we have been getting perfectly plump and sweet blueberries in our CSA. I’ve wanted to make these scones every week for a while now, but I always end up eating all of the blueberries in one sitting. So, last week I forced myself to set them aside and finally make scones. 

I started gathering the ingredients only to realize I was out of almond flour. I’m always up for a Target run, so I headed out to get almond flour. I’m at Target at least 3 times a week, if not more. Sometimes I’m even there twice a day. I can’t go in without browsing the dollar spot, home stuff, and clearance.

Needless to say, I left the store with 3 bags full of stuff only to realize (once I got in the car) that I forgot the almond flour. It was hot out and I didn’t want to go back in so I left. I did this same thing with contact solution this week – it took me 3 trips to finally remember to buy it!

Anyway, I ended up making the scones, but decided I would play around with coconut flour. Coconut flour is finicky – it soaks up a lot of moisture and can turn baked goods dry if there isn’t enough liquid added. The scones actually turned out better than I thought they would, but they tasted “healthy”. The texture wasn’t great either. We ate them, but I knew I needed to stick to my original plan and use primarily almond flour.

Back to Target I go…

Blueberry Scones

This batch turned out much better and more of what I was looking for. Soft with a delicate crumb, lightly sweet, and bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. These scones don’t taste healthy at all! You’d never know that they are completely grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

That pretty white glaze is made with coconut cream! I can’t have a scone without a glaze, so I was determined to make a Paleo friendly one. Perfection!

I’ve been enjoying these for breakfast all week with my new found love – coffee. They also make the perfect accompaniment to a nice hot cup of Earl Grey… or any tea really. 

I made my scones rather large in size because I had planned on us eating them for breakfast as a stand alone meal. You can certainly make them smaller in size if you prefer. No matter what size they are they will be fantastic. Also, try and use farm fresh blueberries if you can – it makes a world of difference!

Paleo Blueberry Scone


Paleo Blueberry-Lemon Scones
2015-07-22 19:51:52
Yields 8
My favorite breakfast treat gets a healthy makeover! These blueberry-lemon scones are dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. Enjoy one with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the perfect healthy breakfast!
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 Cups Almond Flour
  2. ½ Cup Tapioca Flour
  3. 1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour
  4. 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  5. ½ Teaspoon Salt
  6. ¼ Cup Coconut Oil
  7. ¼ Cup Honey
  8. 1 Large Egg
  9. 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  10. 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
  11. 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  12. ½ Cup Blueberries
  13. Additional Coconut Oil, for brushing the scones
For the Glaze
  1. ¼ Cup Coconut Cream (refrigerate a can of coconut milk and then scoop off the cream that forms on the top)*
  2. 1 Tablespoon Honey
  3. Lemon Juice, for thinning out the glaze
Instructions
  1. Combine the almond, tapioca, and coconut flours into the bowl of a food processor. Add in the baking soda and salt; pulse a few times to combine the dry ingredients.
  2. Add in the coconut oil and pulse to distribute throughout the dough. Then, add in the honey, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pulse until well combined. The mixture should begin forming into a ball.
  3. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in the blueberries. Form the dough into a square and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350º.
  5. Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper with a little bit of almond flour and gently roll or press the dough into a ½-inch thick square.
  6. Cut the dough into 8 or 10 triangles and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone baking mat. Brush the scones with coconut oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
  7. Remove the scones from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before glazing.
  8. To make the glaze whisk together the coconut cream, honey, and enough lemon juice to make a glaze that can easily be drizzled on top of the scones. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the scones and refrigerate to allow the glaze to set.
  9. The scones keep best if refrigerated, but taste best at room temperature. You can either set it out on the counter for a little while, or pop it in the toaster oven or microwave to warm it up a bit.
Notes
  1. *The coconut cream will be cold from being in the fridge, so you’ll need to allow it to soften for about 30 minutes before you’ll be able to make the glaze.
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Lovely comments

  1. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    July 24, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    These scones look absolutely perfect! I’ve never used coconut flour before, so good to know it’s finicky. I’ve totally gone to the grocery for something specific and left having spent 90 bucks and forgot what I went in to get!
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 24, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks Rachelle! I hate when I do that! It’s so easy to spend a lot of money in the grocery store!

      Reply
  2. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    July 24, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Ugh I HATE when I leave the grocery store and realize I forgot something. It’s the worst. These scones look AMAZING! I can’t wait to try!
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:15 am

      Thanks Annie! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    July 25, 2015 at 2:51 am

    These scones look divine! Love lemon and blueberries together – such a great combo! Love that drizzle of glaze!
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:16 am

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  4. Ali says

    July 25, 2015 at 6:53 am

    I’ve tried make scones several times but mine never come out that great. It looks like you’ve taken the guess work out of it for me and I can’t wait to try this paleo version! I also love experimenting with different flour alternatives!
    Ali recently posted…Pseudo-Spaghetti: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Meat SauceMy Profile

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    • identiconKeri says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:18 am

      I have two other versions on my blog that are much more indulgent than this recipe, but so yummy 🙂 I have to say though, even though these are healthier they don’t taste it! It’s so great how many flour alternatives there are now, and they are pretty readily available too! I hope you give these a try Ali 🙂

      Reply
  5. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    July 25, 2015 at 10:05 am

    That coconut cream glaze sounds amazing! I love the sweet nuttiness type flavor coconut adds. Can’t wait to try them!
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:12 am

      Thanks Shelby!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    July 26, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Gah, You make me miss target!! Our closest Tar-Jay here is like over an hour away. Sad. But, I use to be exactly like you. I’d forget the ONE thing I actually went to the store for and come home with a bunch of stuff that wasn’t on my list… however they were necessities (wink wink). I can’t really be like that now, because things are a little bit farther away. So no more blonde moments. (Riiight, like that’s going to happen) Anyways, I’m so glad you finally got your Almond Flour to make these scones because they look AMAZING!! I’m a huge fan of scones, but your healthy version KILLS it!! Dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free??? ALL while being tender, crumbly and filled with juicy blueberries and lemon??? GIMME GIMME!!!! Love this, Keri!! <3 Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!

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    • identiconKeri says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:14 am

      Before I moved to Delaware, my closet Target was about 40 minutes away. I grew up in the middle of nowhere, so I was used to making only one trip and hoping I didn’t forget anything. Now that I live about 10 minutes away from Target, I’m there ALL the time! Scones are my favorite breakfast and I’m happy to have a healthier version now so that I can enjoy them much more often 😉 Thanks for the pin Cheyanne!

      Reply
  7. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    July 27, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Scones are favorite for breakfast. I like that you made it Paleo! Good share, Keri!
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 27, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Same here Savita! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  8. Chris @ MMDaughter says

    July 30, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    I don’t see scones much here in Texas but I have made them a few times and loved them. Looks like a great recipe to try. Photos are beautiful, too!
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 30, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you Chris! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    These paleo scones look and sound fabulous! Great job. I just love how healthy they are.
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    • identiconKeri says

      July 31, 2015 at 4:20 am

      Thank you Thalia! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tammy says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Is there a substitute for tapioca flour? I have candida and I can’t have tapioca.

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      September 18, 2015 at 9:46 am

      The only subs that would offer a similar result would be potato starch and arrowroot powder, but I assume since both are starches, you probably can’t have them either. You could try replacing the tapioca all together with almond flour – the texture won’t be as soft, but I would think they will still turn out just fine, just a little more dense. If you try it, be sure to let me know!

      Reply

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