Description
Soft, tender chocolate‑chip protein scones made with almond flour and whey protein — a nourishing, lower‑carb twist on classic scones. They’re moist, satisfying, and pack extra protein for a great breakfast, snack, or post‑workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup whey protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy‑free yogurt
- 3 tbsp milk or plant‑based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or almonds) for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, whey protein powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) until evenly distributed.
- With slightly wet or greased hands, shape the dough into a disk about 1‑inch (2.5 cm) thick on the parchment‑lined sheet. Use a knife to cut it into 6 or 8 wedges (like a pie) — you don’t need to separate them fully.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the scones are golden on the edges and firm to the touch in the center. If you prefer extra softness, tent with foil halfway through baking.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully separate the wedges and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern / Healthy Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (of 6)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg