Coconut Oil Cherry Chocolate Chip Scones
Servings 8 scones
Calories 333kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold coconut oil finely chopped
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh cherries pitted and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in coconut oil with a pastry cutter or a fork until mixture is crumbly. Mix in greek yogurt, egg, cream, and vanilla until mixture forms a shaggy dough. Gently mix in cherries and chocolate chips.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until dough comes together. Pat dough into an 8-in round circle. Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 8 wedges. Place wedges 1-in apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake scones at 425F 10-12 minutes or until scones are golden-brown. Cool scones on a cooling rack a few minutes then enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.4g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 19.9g | Saturated Fat: 15.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 131mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 8.6g