Description
These Almond Flour Cranberry Orange Scones are a perfect blend of sweet and tart, featuring vibrant cranberries and a zesty orange flavor. Quick to make and visually stunning, they are the ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings, making every moment comforting and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water or orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, shaping each scone slightly, and leaving space between them.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and water or orange juice until smooth.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the scones and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Ensure baking powder and baking soda are fresh for best results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature.
These scones can be frozen for up to three months; reheat in an oven.
For a sweeter scone, increase the maple syrup or glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg