Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones
Lightly sweetened, flaky and delicious...you will fall in love with these simple to make, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 275kcal
- 1½ cups gluten-free all purpose flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ cup unrefined sugar
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup coconut oil or butter
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, mix together the flours, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder and salt. Work in the coconut oil until the mixture is crumbly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until frothy. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring until well blended. The dough will be sticky.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop the dough onto the parchment paper or silicone mat and form into a circle in the center of baking sheet. Cut circle into 8 triangles or use a cookie cutter to make 8 hearts.
Sprinkle the scones with extra sugar if desired. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg