These scones incorporate the traditional flavours of a Hot Cross Bun, but in a gut-healthy version. Made with almond flour, these scones have healthy fats and are packed with minerals.
Ingredients:
3 cups almond flour
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda (aluminum free)
1 tsp. Cassia/Sri Lankan cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
3 eggs
¼ cup honey
½ cup currants or raisins
Zest from one orange
Directions:
Place the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir together.
Add beaten eggs and honey to the dry mixture
Add currants and zest and mix well.
Drop roughly ¼ cup sized spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 1 dozen scones. Serve these fresh from the oven with butter.
What's your favourite Easter treat?
Do a quick on-line search to see if you can find a Paleo, gut-healthy version.
Happy, Healthy Easter!
Tracey