If given the choice between a muffin and a scone, I’ll take the scone every single time. I’ve even been known to eat scones for dessert (instead of breakfast) on more than one occasion. There’s something about that dry, flaky texture that I love. For some reason, however, I haven’t made scones that often until now. Living an organic, non-GMO lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite foods. You just need to know how to make them with the cleanest ingredients. This recipe for blueberry lemon scones is fantastic and super easy. The scones are perfect for a weekend brunch, a treat or to make ahead and freeze for later.
There are two special ingredients in this recipe. The first ingredient is Nutiva’s new organic vegan superfood shortening blend. This shortening replaces the “Crisco” (that’s full of heart clogging trans fat and GMOs) that most scone recipes call for. Nutiva’s shortening is a blend of organic coconut oil and red palm oil (not to be confused with the palm oil that is harvested unsustainably and destroying animals habitats). Nutiva’s commitment to obtaining red palm oil through sustainable practices makes it one of the most unique products available on the market. Whole Foods is now carrying this product, and you’ll find it in the baking supplies section of the store because it doesn’t need to be refrigerated.
The second ingredient is coconut palm sugar. This type of sugar is a perfect 1 to 1 substitute for any recipe that calls for regular old sugar. One of the big pluses of coconut palm sugar – it’s completely unrefined and not bleached like typical refined white sugar, helping to preserve all of its teeming vitamins and minerals. It is naturally high in amino acids – has 10,000 times more potassium, 20 times more magnesium and 20 times more iron than conventional sugar. Converting to this type of sugar could also lower your risk of developing diabetes because its glycemic index is half of that compared to sugar.
- ½ cup Nutiva shortening or grass-fed butter
- 3 cups spelt flour
- ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon + ¾ teaspoon of baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 egg
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut milk, divided
- Lemon Glaze:
- ¼ cup coconut palm nectar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl place the shortening in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in the shortening with the back of a fork or pastry cutter until the size of a pea.
- Add the lemon zest and blueberries and mix gently to combine.
- In a small bowl mix the egg and the coconut milk together. Add to the dry ingredients and mix only until combined.
- Roll the dough out on a floured cutting board until it is 1'' thick. Cut the scones into your desired shape and put on a baking sheet. Brush with the 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and place in the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While baking make the lemon glaze by combining the coconut palm nectar with the lemon juice.
- Drizzle on top of each scone when they first come out of the oven.
Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Vani
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This looks great! Is there a good sub for coconut palm nectar? Or, tips on where to find it?
Recipe looks great, can’t wait to try these ingredients! Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing! It looks delicious. 😉
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Yum! Looks great!
Looking forward to trying out this shortening!
This recipe looks great!! Thank you for everything you do.
These look delish! Can’t wait to try them!
I LOVE scones. Especially blueberry lemon. YUM! Thank you!
Oo, sounds yummy! Would love to win some of the shortening!
Can’t wait to try this recipe because I love scones.
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try the recipe!
Sounds like a good recipe! I didn’t know Nutiva made this product. I like their hemp hearts! Would like to try this out. Thanks for all you do!
I love scones and am excited about this super recipe and Nutiva baking products!!
Looks like another great recipe, Vani! I’ll have to try this to go with my afternoon tea.
I’m so excited for this new product!!!
I already use coconut oil for most of my cooking but I have not tried the shortening blend yet. I have never made scones either but these sound really delicious. You always introduce us to something new and interesting. Thank you.
am looking forward to trying Nutiva shortening and coconut palm sugar.
I am so anxious to find that shortening. I am always looking for ways to replace crisco as I do not like using that for anything. Maybe I can get hubby to try something made with the new shortening.
Looks delicious, will be trying it soon!
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Looking forward to trying this recipe!!
These look amazing!
Those look yummy and not too much sugar either…can you use whole grain spelt? (Can I just grind my own) or does it need to be sifted (white)?
I would think that you could use whole grain it will just have a more meaty texture to it. Try it and see how it goes, and I’d love to know!
I had no idea Nutiva had a shortening..good to know! Thank you for the recipe too
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I was just about to make a recipe calling for crisco. Very timely! Thank you.
LOVE me some scones, especially blueberry lemon! Thank you for this recipe – can’t wait to try it!
I would love to win the giveaway!! Thanks Vani
Looks delicious!!
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I love coconut sugar!
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ooo looks delish! Hope I win!! 😉
Great recipe
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I would love to win this giveaway!! Thanks Vani.
Love finding healthy alternatives to the chemically enhanced manufactured “food” out there!
Thank you for what you do!
thank you for sharing this information with us! This is very helpful! I cant wait to try out the recipe! I share all of your information and blogs with everyone via facebook!
I would love to use both Nutiva products to make a buttercream frosting for cupcakes. It makes me ill that so many bakeries rely on using Crisco as a base for frostings.
Can’t wait to try thank you!!!!!!
These look delish, but I can’t have spelt. Do you think another GF flour or flory blend would hold up?
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I LOVE Nutiva shortening! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Any chance I can substitute the shortening with just coconut oil, the spelt flour with whole wheat flour and the coconut milk with regular milk? I guess I can try and see how it works out!
Delicious! So excited to try them!!