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
Please note: {Giveaway ended}
Thanks for sharing. Looks yummy!
Can you substitute another flour for the spelt flour? If so, what would you recommend?
try coconut or Almond Flour
Agreed! But I think coconut flour is a bit more dense so would have a different measurement for the recipe?
Start with 2 cups and go from there.
That’s usually the way I do it.
Have fun
I’d love to try the shortening!!
I would love to try this Nutiva product, I have just started purchasing this brand, and I love it!!! Any idea how to make or where to buy coconut palm nectar? Looks delicious, I can’t wait to share it with my family! Thanks for another wonderful giveaway!
Yay! I can’t wait to make these for my 3 little boys♥
I’m happy to know there is a substitute for crisco. Thanks!
Can’t wait to try these! Thanks!
I get your updates. And in excited to try this recipe.
Can’t wait to try the recipe and the Nutiva shortening!
Oh I absolutely love blueberry lemon scones! I’m ecstatic to see these healthier substitutions in a recipe for them!
yay! i recently made chocolate chip cookies with all organic ingredients except for the crisco- i just wasn’t sure what to use instead…thanks for tell us what we can use instead!
I cannot wait to try this! I love sconces too. Mmm … Now I want one. 🙂
This sounds amazing. I am new to the clean eating and have been struggling with adapting traditional recipes. Thank you for being a great resource.
Tassy
I would love to try these products!!! Thank you!
I’m looking to start baking healthier & these scones look perfect
Yay! I can’t wait to make these for my 3 little boys!♥
Thanks for the recipe!
these look tasty! will definately have to try them.
Have never tried the Nutiva shortening, but look forward to using it.
Happy you are active in removing harmful ingredients from food. Much to do and you tackle them all.
I love coconut palm sugar, its my sugar of choice. I’d LOVE to try Nutiva’s organic shortening! Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks delicious !
What a great site and information!
Sounds delicious! Would love to make these for my Mom!
Thank you
Thanks for sharing! I never knew that about coconut palm sugar and as I’m prediabetic that sounds like a great option for me.
This recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it and eat it as on on-the-go breakfast! Thanks for sharing and making clean and healthy food options for us to enjoy.
Scones are my favorite too! I’m with you on them over muffins.
I’m also excited that there’s a healthy shortening I could use in pie crusts, and share with my mom and grandma!!
Oh, and I follow you everywhere there is to follow you…so two entries! 🙂
would love to try this!
This looks fantastic! I love to bake and am akways looking for healthier ways to make my favorite treats! I havent tried Nutiva’s brand but would love to do so!
I’m definitely going to try these. I’ve already had your almond butter brownies twice in the last couple weeks. Thanks!
Sounds great! Can’t wait to try it!!
Always so wonderful reading your discoveries! Thank you so much for the recipe, we’ll try it out as soon as we can gather the oil/sugar substitutes and post back. High 5 from this single dad.
I would love to make some healthier scones
These look so
Tasty! Can’t wait to make them! Thank you!!
I would love to try this new product to make my husband’s bday cake 🙂 he would be a happy man !
I’ve been wondering lately what to replace crisco with! I use coconut oil to grease pans for baking now, but needed something to use in recipes! Now I know. 🙂
Thanks for opening up my world to more healthy options. Your making it easier for all of us seeking a healthier lifestyle! Thanks again
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Would love to have some of the Nutiva shortening!
Love discovering new healthy alternatives to eat! Thanks for sharing!!
My ister and I hav used lard , this was used before crisco for everything . I quit using crisco in the 70s when the first links were made to early death … I changed to the glutenfree diet 7 years now . Voni great going in all you do .
Awesome! Do you use full fat coconut milk (canned) or the coconut milk beverage?
Can’t wait to try this recipe, looks delish!
I love scones! I can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Hope I win. Sounds like a great substitute. Will try the recipe too. Thank you
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You might like this recipe, which I tried a while back for my kids’ preschool. I’ve made it several times since, because they were delicious:
http://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/whole-wheat-apple-cinnamon-vegan-scones
You got me on to Nutiva. I’d love the chance to try another of their products, thank you! The scones sounds delish!
I would love to try the Nutiva shortening!
Wow!! Ive never eaten Scones they look very good I would love to try them,, thank you for this awesome giveaway and for looking out for us all on the healthy eating tip.Blessings
Thank you for sharing! Can I substitute applesauce or a banana for the egg?
I’d love to try those Nutiva products! I LOVE their coconut oil! Thanks for the opportunity to win them!! xo