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Almond Flour Blueberry Scones {Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

By Kelly · 2 Comments

Say howdy to these delicious, dainty little almond flour blueberry scones! These delectable grain-free treats capture the taste and texture of a classic Southern-style scone, making them the perfect companion at teatime or anytime!

These easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime!

My first experience with scones was at a little teahouse in London. I darted in after sightseeing all day to enjoy the tradition of afternoon tea. Among the plates of towering treats, I discovered a newfound food love – the majestic scone!

As a scone aficionado, I’ll be the first to admit, developing a grain-free recipe that captures the taste and texture of gluten-flour-based scones was no easy task. But I’m sure you’ll agree that it was well worth the effort, because seriously, no one should miss out on enjoying a delectable scone!

And these little grain-free beauties are everything a scone should be – delicately crispy on the outside with a light & tender crumb within. And, of course, they’re just bursting with naturally sweet & scrumptious blueberry flavor! These are truly irresistible, especially hot from the oven!

How to Create Perfect Grain-Free Scones

As with classic scone recipes, cutting cold butter into the flour is optimal for achieving a tender crumb. Simply work small chunks of butter into the almond flour until you have tiny little bits of butter throughout the almond flour. (Tip: You can use a traditional pastry cutterThese easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime!, however, using a food processorThese easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime! makes this task super quick and easy, which is why it’s my preferred method.)

These easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime!

Another tip for achieving scone perfection is to ensure the dough is perfectly chilled and not too sticky. A light dusting of almond flour helps to reduce stickiness, so you can easily work the dough into a square. From there, cutting the dough into uniform triangles ensures they bake in perfect unison.

Achieving Perfect Triangles: Using a light dusting of almond flour, start by shaping the dough into a six-inch square. Use a chef’s knifeThese easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime! to cut the dough into four even squares. (Tip: I find it helpful to have a slightly damp kitchen towel nearby to wipe my knife clean after each cut.)

As shown in the photo above, cut each of the four squares in half diagonally to form eight triangle-shaped scones. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop them in the oven. Soon the aroma of delectable almond flour blueberry scones will fill the air!

These easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime!

By the way, as much as I love fresh blueberries, when it comes to scones, dried blueberriesThese easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime! are definitely the way to go! They pack a bigger punch of delicious blueberry flavor! And like all dried fruits, they won’t add excess moisture to the dough. So your scones will bake-up light and tender, just like a scone should be!

With their delicately crisp golden exterior and light, tender centers filled with naturally sweet dried blueberries, these easy-to-make almond flour blueberry scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for teatime or anytime!

These easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime!This delightful recipe is just one of more than 100 irresistible grain-free, dairy-free recipes in my new cookbook – Everyday Grain-Free Baking!

From breads, biscuits and muffins to savory snacks and decadent treats, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, beautiful color photographs and helpful tips & tidbits to make all of your GF baking adventures a delicious success!

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P.S. Thank you SO much for your support of my cookbook! I was humbled and overjoyed this week to find out that Everyday Grain-Free Baking has achieved the rank of #1 in the Gluten-Free Cookbooks category for Amazon kindle purchases. It’s such a blessing to know that this beautiful cookbook is helping so many families to enjoy the traditions, memories and simple pleasures of delicious grain-free baking – that was truly my heart in creating it!

These easy to make grain-free Almond Flour Blueberry Scones are an irresistibly scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, teatime or anytime!

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Almond Flour Blueberry Lemon Scones {Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

Yield: 8 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp cold unsalted butter (or cold palm shortening)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp pure coconut milk
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey (mild clover honey is best)
  • 1/3 cup dried blueberries
  • Optional: Coconut sugar or maple sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the almond flour, baking soda and salt. Pulse in the cold butter (or palm shortening) until butter resembles pea-sized. If you don’t have a food processor, use a pastry cutter to cut the butter (or shortening) into the flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, lemon zest and juice, and honey until well combined.
  3. Using a spoon, stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until thoroughly combined. Then fold in the dried blueberries. Place dough in fridge to chill for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F while dough is chilling. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Sprinkle your work surface with a handful of blanched almond flour. Melt one teaspoon of butter or coconut oil for brushing the tops of the scones.
  5. Once dough is chilled, gather it together in a ball and place it on the floured surface. Shape the dough into a square about 6 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Then cut the dough sqaure in half twice to form 4 small squares. As shown in the photo above, cut each of the 4 small squares in half diagonally to form 8 small triangles.
  6. Brush the tops of the scones with a little melted butter or coconut oil. Sprinkle tops with a little coconut or maple sugar, if desired.
  7. Using a spatula, carefully place each scone onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake about 16–18 minutes, until scones are slightly golden along the edges. Serve warm with your favorite herbal or green tea.

Notes

Time-Saving Tip: Keeping frozen unbaked scones on hand means you’ll always have a quick teatime treat ready for a special occasion, or just because! Simply place unbaked scone wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer. Once frozen, wrap scones individually (or in groups) and return to the freezer for up to 3 weeks. When ready to enjoy, remove desired number of scones from freezer. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to thaw (about 15-20 minutes). Bake thawed scones in a preheated oven as directed above. Yum!

Entertaining Tip: I love bringing mini-scones to girly get-togethers like brunches, bridal or baby showers! They are always a huge hit! To make mini-scones, simply cut each of the 8 unbaked scone triangles in half to form 16 mini-scones. Fun and delicious!

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {GF, DF}

By Kelly · 12 Comments

Flecked with crunchy poppy seeds and bursting with sweet lemony goodness, these grain free and dairy free lemon poppy seed muffins are lemon-poppy perfection!

Bright fragrant lemons with their tangy citrusy flavor are like an edible ray of sunshine. They’re a delight to the senses and add an unmistakable fresh zip of flavor to almost any dish.

Classic lemon treats are one of life’s simple pleasures and are one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh lemons. Lately, I’d been missing those big beautiful Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins that always make an appearance at brunches and afternoon teas. So I put on my apron and went to work!

Flecked with crunchy poppy seeds and bursting with sweet lemony goodness, these grain free and dairy free lemon poppy seed muffins are lemon-poppy perfection!

Ta-da! I’m excited to unveil The Ultimate Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin – that also just so happens to be gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free. {I just love transforming familiar favorites into healthier fare that everyone can enjoy!}

Flecked with crunchy poppy seeds and bursting with sweet lemony goodness, these delightful muffins are lemon-poppy perfection! The muffin’s texture is so moist and tender, yet rich and satisfying, almost like pound cake.

The secret to achieving the perfect balance of bright lemon flavor with the subtle sweetness of pure honey is the addition of pure almond extractFlecked with crunchy poppy seeds and bursting with sweet lemony goodness, these grain free and dairy free lemon poppy seed muffins are lemon-poppy perfection!. I’m surprised that so few lemon poppy seed muffin recipes take advantage of this powerful all-natural flavoring agent.

Almond extract beautifully complements fresh lemon flavor, while subtly turning up the dial on the natural sweetness of almond flour. It’s a delicious combination that will make your taste buds dance with delight!

Flecked with crunchy poppy seeds and bursting with sweet lemony goodness, these grain free and dairy free lemon poppy seed muffins are lemon-poppy perfection!

So pour a cup of tea and enjoy this scrumptious treat baked with lemons and love! These delightful lemon poppy seed muffins are certain to brighten your day with every delicious bite!

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {GF, DF}

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine ground sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp (heaping) lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp pure coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup honey (mild clover honey is best)
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 315°F. (Not a typo, 315 allows muffins to cook through without burning the bottoms.) For Regular Muffins: Place 8 parchment paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. (For Jumbo Muffins: Place 4 jumbo parchment paper liners in a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin.) Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the blanched almond flour, poppy seeds, baking soda and salt.
  3. Using a microplane grater, zest 2 medium lemons and then juice them. Measure 1 heaping tablespoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Next, add the coconut milk, honey, almond extract and coconut flour. Whisk thoroughly, until well blended. Then, whisk in the eggs until well combined.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the wet and gently whisk, just until combined. Using a spoon, evenly distribute the muffin batter into each of the lined muffin cups.
  6. For regular size muffins, bake 22-25 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean. (For jumbo muffins, bake 28-30 minutes.) Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy with your favorite cup of tea!
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Flecked with crunchy poppy seeds and bursting with sweet lemony goodness, these grain free and dairy free lemon poppy seed muffins are lemon-poppy perfection!

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Fresh Strawberry Salsa

By Kelly · 2 Comments

This scrumptious Fresh Strawberry Salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Bright and beautiful, fresh strawberries are a healthy and tasty way to celebrate spring! Their sweet, juicy flavor is especially delicious when they’re fresh-picked, which is why we enjoy visiting our local strawberry fields to gather them up by the bushel!

There are so many delightful ways to enjoy fresh strawberries, from fabulous fruit parfaits and kid-favorite muffins to classic strawberry shortcakes and creamy frozen treats! Of course, one of our simple favorites is to dice-up a pound of fresh strawberries to create this quick-n-easy strawberry salsa!

Besides being absolutely gorgeous, this scrumptious salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it comes together in less than 10 minutes. (I should also mention that it takes less than 10 minutes until it’s gone! Yep, it’s that good!)

This scrumptious Fresh Strawberry Salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Diving into a bowl of fresh strawberry salsa has lots of health benefits too since strawberries are packed with nutrients, fiber and high levels of antioxidants. As a result, strawberries offer a wide range of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system and protecting the cardiovascular system to name just a few.

Crispy, sweet plantain chipsThis scrumptious Fresh Strawberry Salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it comes together in less than 10 minutes! are the perfect grain-free way to enjoy this scrumptious salsa. Of course, there are lots of other tasty little edible options for scooping up this flavorful favorite such as my favorite grain-free crackersThis scrumptious Fresh Strawberry Salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!. So grab a chip of your choice and dive in!

This scrumptious Fresh Strawberry Salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!

P.S. If you’re doing Whole30, remember to forgo the honey (as noted in the recipe). And I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news, but those tasty packaged plantain chips are NOT Whole30 compliant (sorry)! So you’ll have to wait on the chips until Life After Whole30. But no worries! This sweet-n-savory salsa goes beyond an appetizer … it also makes a delicious accompaniment to salads, seafood and poultry dishes, like my Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken. So pile it on to your favorite Whole30 dishes and enjoy! Yum!

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Fresh Strawberry Salsa (GF, DF, Whole30 option)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp pure raw honey (omit for Whole30)
  • 1 lb. fresh ripe strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup fine diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2-3 tsp fine diced jalapeño pepper, seeds removed

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, juice and honey (omit honey for Whole30); set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add all of the remaining ingredients.
  3. Drizzle lime mixture over the salsa. Gently toss mixture to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile! For instance, you can swap out the kiwi (or simply add) 1 cup of diced mango for a sweeter, tropical flare!

Or toss in 1 cup of creamy diced avocado for an amazing strawberry-guacamole experience!

And be sure to think beyond appetizer … this sweet-n-savory salsa also makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled seafood and poultry dishes, like my Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken. Yum!

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