Free from butter and white sugar these Date Scones are the perfect afternoon tea.
Serve with our our Chia Berry Jam for especially delicious results!
Ingredients
- 2 cup SR wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 40g coconut oil (softened not liquid)
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1 egg
- 150 ml milk
Method
- Preheat oven to 180*c, grease and line and oven tray.
- Sift flour, baking powder and sugar into a mixing bowl.
- Add coconut oil in small dollops, rub through flour mixture until it resembles fine bread crumbs.
- Add dates and mix.
- Make a well in centre, add lightly beat egg and milk.
- Mix (use a bread and butter knife to cut through the mix it will help keep the air) until just incorporated and then turn out onto a floured surface.
- Knead until just smooth (no longer otherwise the scones will lose fluffiness).
- Roll out to 2cm and cut out scones (you can use a round cookie cutter or just cut them using a knife).
- Brush scones with milk
- Place in oven and cook for 10-15 mins.
- Allow to cool and enjoy with your favourite toppings!
Makes 10 and only 165 calories per scone.
Special thanks to Sandi Brown for this wonderful recipe.
Love the Healthy Mummy xx
