Chocolate Chip Scones

Though many people consider my recipes "healthy," I actually hate using that word! When most people hear that something is "healthy," they immediately place it in some "yucky" category. "It can't possibly be as good as the real stuff," many would think, but I disagree. As I've stated before, the word  "healthy" I dislike just as I dislike diets. I like to think of my recipes as "better options" for things that we already consume on a daily basis. Though in sum total, yes we are making "healthier" decisions, I like to call them "better decisions." Somehow this seems to take me (in my head) out of the "healthy" category and judgments that we place on it on a continual basis. All in all, whether we like to admit it or not, as a society we are always trying to make better lifestyle decisions. Whether we are looking for a new job, new schools, new clothes, new music, it is our nature to always want to do things better because quite frankly it makes us "feel" better. How many times do we set New Year's resolutions that we're going to loose wait, start eating better, or start going to the gym? Why not simply make a lifestyle change. Dare yourself to change patterns in your life forever! Start with something attainable, such as removing pop or soda from your diet and replacing it with something else? Drink soda on a cheat day, or check out some options that would be comfortable for you, and that are realistic. You would be amazed at the change produced from taking those small steps. As you get strong in one area, challenge another...and keep going! 

Now let's get to this awesome chocolate chip scones recipe!

Makes about 12 regular sized scones, or 24 mini scones.

INGREDIENTS

* 3/4 Cup Cold Milk (If I have it, I like using almond milk.)

* 1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar (Of course any brown or organic sugar is great too!)

* 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

* 1 Large Egg

* 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour

* 1 Cup Almond Flour (If you currently don't have almond flour, whole wheat is great for all of it as well.)

* 1 Tablespoon Milled Flax Seeds (Flax seeds are always optional, but recommended. Great fiber!)

* 1 Teaspoon Chia Seeds (also optional, but another great source of fiber)

* 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

* 3 Tablespoons of Cold Coconut Oil (make sure it's not melted)

Tip: If you do not have coconut oil, use cold butter, but I do recommend using coconut oil the next time!

* 3/4 Cups Dark Chocolate Chips

* 2 Tablespoons Pecans or Walnuts (optional)

* Cooking Spray (I recommend coconut oil cooking spray.)

* 1 Large Egg White (lightly beaten)

* 1 1/2 Tablespoons Light or Dark Brown Sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

2. Using a medium bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, seeds, and baking powder.

4. With your hands, add in the cold coconut oil or butter to the flour mix and combine until it resembles coarse meal.

5. With a spatula (silicone), gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and/or nuts.

6. Add in the milk mixture and combine using your hands or the spatula until moist.

7. Spread whole wheat flour unto a flat surface, and place the dough on top. Knead it with floured hands.

8. Once the dough is not very "sticky," place it on the cookie baking sheet and form a circle.

Tip: If you are making mini scones, simply take that same dough and divide it into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on how big or small you want them (I like dividing it into 3 pieces).

9. Once you have a circle on your baking sheet, cut into the dough like a pizza, making your wedges with a knife or pizza cutter. 

10. Take your lightly beaten egg white and brush it over the scones, you probably won't use it all, that's OK-don't pour the rest of it over the scones!

11. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the scones, and voila!

12. Place the scones in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and enjoy!

You have made scones! They are not as hard as they seem. I love making this recipe, friends and family always enjoy it too!

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