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Orange Cacao Vegan Scones

Cacao nibs are not sweet like chocolate chips, but their numerous health benefits—mood-enhancing chemicals, mega magnesium stores, and iron—make up for it. Lighter than a traditional scone, these are perfect for any special breakfast occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, scone
Servings: 10
Calories: 266kcal

Ingredients

For the Scones:

  • ¾ cup 95 g all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup 95 g whole-wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup 150 g brown sugar
  • ½ cup 110 g vegan shortening
  • ¼ cup 60 ml almond milk (FD note: I used soy milk to keep them nut free)
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/3 cups 40 g cacao nibs

For the Flax Egg:

  • 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
  • 3 Tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Cube the shortening and cut it into the flour mixture using two forks or a pastry cutter.
  • Add the flax egg and mix lightly, followed by the milk, orange juice, and zest. Mix until the dry ingredients are just incorporated, then gently fold in the cacao nibs.
  • The dough will be very sticky, but if it’s too sticky to work with, add another tablespoon or two of flour. With floured hands, scoop up about 1?3 cup at a time and pat it into a round, flattening it just a little as you transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave 2 inches (5 cm) between each one as they will spread out as they bake. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and leave to cool.

For the Flax Egg:

  • To make one flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 minutes. The mixture will gel and become a bit gloopy, like a raw egg. Stir again and the “egg” is ready for use in baked goods such as muffins, pancakes, and quick breads. It’s not so good as a direct replacement for eggs in crème brulee or omelets.

Notes

Recipe from Superfoods 24/7: More than 100 Easy and Inspired Recipes to Enjoy the World’s Most Nutritious Foods at Every Meal, Every Day © Quantum Publishing, 2015. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold. theexperimentpublishing.com