walnut raisin scones

 

These scones are gluten-free, dairy-free and use agave nectar.

the goods:

2 cups blanched almond flour
½ teaspoon salt (celtic sea salt preferred)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup walnuts, shelled and crushed/chopped

3/4 cup raisins (organic preferred)
1 large egg  (organic, free-range preferred)
2 tablespoons agave nectar

the process:

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt and soda

3. Stir in dried fruit, seeds and nuts

4. In a small bowl combine egg and agave

5. Stir wet ingredients into dry

6. Use your hands to form dough. Shape dough into a 6 ½ x 6 ½ square that is about ¾" thick. Cut dough into 16 squares

7. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes

the result:

16 scones

the benefits:

Walnuts have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular problems and type 2 diabetes. There are links to walnuts and decreased risk in prostate and breast cancer. Walnuts can also lower serum LDL cholesterol and are high in protein.

Raisins can help in eye care, dental care and bone health. They are rich in iron and rank among the top antioxidant foods and have a key ingredient that helps promote good oral hygiene. Raisins also help to boost sexual libido and protect against the formation of tumor and colon cancer. They can even help fight fevers!

Sunflower Seeds are full of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. The vitamin E in sunflower seeds has significant anti-inflammatory effects which can can help reduce symptoms in asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Agave Nectar has a favorable glycemic profile. It provides sweetness, without the "sugar rush" and unhealthful blood sugar spikes caused by many other sugars.

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Thank you to elanaspantry.com for inspiration for this recipe.