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This Pumpkin Scones recipe is Paleo, GAPS, gluten-free and excellent! But freely serve these scones to non-Paleo friends, and let them remark at the velvety texture! Coconut butter is the key ingredient, indeed creating the perfect crumb and velvety texture.
Easy recipe …
I make inexpensive coconut butter in this recipe by simply placing shredded coconut in a food processor or high-powered blender.
The remaining ingredients get added on top — a super fun process that’s efficient.
If you don’t have a food processor or high-powered blender, you can buy the butter; and then mix the ingredients in a large bowl.
What makes these scones healthy?
This treat is also healthy. Enjoy all baked goods in moderation. But enjoy these with pride and zero guilt. They are completely nutrient-dense, high in protein and good fat, yet a sweet treat.
The crazy thing is, they’re so good you’re not going to want to stop at one. The first time I ate these we brought them to a friend’s house to share. She made fresh, raw whipped cream from their Jersey cow’s milk, and we topped the scones with the cream and their own honey. WOW. What a lovely breakfast, with sausage on the side.
Today, as I write, we’re about to eat them with bacon on the side, scrambled eggs and bulletproof coffee. Such a special meal that cultivates savoring.
How many scones does this recipe make?
I love how many scones this recipe makes — fifteen! And they’re each a good size. So for a pretty short prep time, you really get a big yield, enough to put some in the freezer for future breakfasts or to pack in a lunch.
I recommend buying what I call an auto-scoop, if you don’t already have one, for added ease and a nice looking finished product. I love the big one I have for making these scones (or for making medium-size pancakes or large cookies). I like having smaller scoops for average-size cookies.
Cookie scoops make drop scones, and all round baked goods, a breeze, proportionate and pretty. (I don’t recommend scooping ice cream with these, unless the ice cream is soft. It will break the mechanism.)
Sweet treat …
Optional — Add chocolate chips to the batter, if you love scones or pumpkin baked goods with chocolate chips.
Glaze them (recipe below) if you love the texture and flavor of glaze on a scone. And please, try these with whipped cream or cultured cream (for GAPS) and honey, for pleasure’s sake.
But they’re great all on their own, too. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Scones {GAPS, Paleo}
Equipment
- baking tray
- oven
- blender or food processor (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups coconut butter , or 5 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup olive oil , or melted fat, cooled: lard, tallow, butter, ghee
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or leftover cooked winter squash
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. ginger
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda , sifted
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the following dry ingredients: coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt. Whisk together with a fork and set aside.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade place, either 5 cups shredded coconut, or 1-1/2 cups coconut butter. If the shredded coconut, process for 5-10 minutes until runny butter is formed.
- Add the remaining ingredients to food processor: eggs, oil, pumpkin, honey, spices and sea salt. Process for about 25 seconds.
- Add coconut flour mixture, and process again, briefly, until it is fully incorporated, without over-mixing. Allow batter to sit and thicken for 5-10 minutes.
- Using a 3-3/4 ounce auto scoop, or similar size, scoop batter into neat mounds on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown all over, with darker brown tinges. Start checking for doneness after 15 minutes.
- Allow scones to cool on rack before chilling or dipping in glaze. Glaze is optional. These scones are also excellent served with whipped cream and honey.
Notes
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium size bowl.
- Chill cooled scones in freezer for 10 minutes before dipping their tops, to facilitate the glaze setting up/hardening.
- Dip the top of each scone once; then place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Garnish the glaze with a fresh grating of nutmeg or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Or top each with pieces of crystallized ginger.
- Add 3/4 cup homemade or unsweetened Fair Trade chocolate chips to the batter, with the coconut flour step, before scooping and baking.
Nutrition
These are the smaller scoops I like for cookie dough:
This is the big scoop to get for these scones. It’s a 4-ounce scoop:
Andrea Wyckoff says
These pumpkin scones sound fabulous!! I want to sink my teeth into your photos!
Megan Stevens says
Thank you, Andrea, so appreciated!! <3
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
These look beautiful! I wish I lived closer and could come visit your cafe and eat your beautiful food. Pinned and sharing.
Megan Stevens says
That would be lovely!! Thank you, Emily!
Laural Miller says
Looks great, is there an sugar substitute you’d recommend that would work well instead of honey?
Megan Stevens says
Sure, it depends on what you do well with. Do you mean like xylitol? That would be the one I’d choose, if so. Hardwood derived xylitol from Global Sweet. It is sold directly from the company in Boston or on Amazon, and made in the USA. If that’s not what you mean, coconut sugar or maple syrup will both work as well. Enjoy. 🙂
Raia Torn says
I can’t wait to try these! They sound delicious Megan. 🙂
Megan Stevens says
Thanks, Raia!
Back To The Book Nutrition says
These are definitely on the list – thanks, Megan!
Megan Stevens says
So glad. You’re welcome.
Renee Kohley says
Ooo I might make these halloween morning for the girls!
Megan Stevens says
Oh how lovely and festive!
Susanna Zahratka says
What a great recipe! Definitely on my list:)
Megan Stevens says
So glad, enjoy!
linda spiker says
Yummy! Pinned:)
Megan Stevens says
Great, thank you!
Dr. Karen Lee says
Been meaning to use up my coconut flour. This would be perfect! Thx Megan!
Megan Stevens says
So glad, Karen, a noble calling for it. 😉
My Darla Clementine says
These sound phenomenal! I can’t wait to try them!
Megan Stevens says
Great, so glad!!
Loriel says
Dear Lord, you know my love language. Can you ship some to FL for me? 🙂
Megan Stevens says
Yes, a new baby gift?! 🙂
Mandy Lee @Fostering Nutrition says
You really have a gift, Megan!
Megan Stevens says
Thank you, Mandy!!! SO kind! <3
Jessica from SimplyHealthyHome says
Those look great! thanks for linking up.
Megan Stevens says
Very fun, Jess! Thank you!
Erin says
Made these last week. Another batch in the oven right now! They really are great. I thought they were even better the second day. The cocoa butter glaze was ingenious! I do have to dampen my hands and shape them into the circles. Is that what you did? They don’t spread much and have ragged edges if I don’t smooth them with my damp hands. This recipe is a keeper!!
Megan Stevens says
Hi Erin, so glad to hear you love them! We keep making them again and again as well! 🙂 In answer to your question about shaping them, I use the tool I call an autoscoop: http://amzn.to/1MCXlB1 This is a large scoop, so it makes the right size scone, smooth and easy. Cheers and thanks for commenting!
Heather Wormsley says
I rarely write reviews, but this so deserves one and is long overdue. I first made these to take to Thanksgiving 2016 (so that we would have a real food dessert), and that is when my family fell in love with them. I do not make them all of the time, but reserve them for Special Occasions– much like I used to for cinnamon rolls. As the cook, I love the simplicity of how they come together. This past December (2017) my husband turned 50 and I threw a surprise open house party for him. Of all of the food we made, from a charceuterrie (?) board, to gourmet finger foods, this recipe was the one that people kept raving about and eating up. I quintupled the recipe and made them smaller (cookie size), and had over 100 in very little time. My kiddos enjoyed them most with my homemade Devonshire cream and lemon curd— but I enjoy the simple glaze. Thank you, thank you for this genius of a recipe. It will be passed on to my children.
Megan says
Thank you, Heather. Your comment totally blesses me. That last sentence brought tears to my eyes. Goodness. I am grateful for your feedback and especially that they are blessing your family!! SO much love! ~ Megan