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Published June 3, 2013. Last Updated April 18, 2019 By Alyssa Brantley 59 Comments

Triple Almond Scones

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If you have been following this blog for any length of time, you know I am a bit of a cookbook addict. At any given time, I am reading a handful of cookbooks and trying new recipes, techniques and flavor combos out.

I keep a running list of cookbooks I am interested in reviewing and add them to my library hold list (Seattle Public Library is pretty amazing and has a vast collection that is constantly being updated).

When they become available, I have 3 weeks to go over them, try a couple of recipes, review the formatting, etc. and then I make a decision if said cookbook is one I actually want to purchase and add to my collection or not.

This strategy has saved me A LOT of money!

I used to just buy cookbooks without “trying them out” first and would often find myself underwhelmed at some of them and feeling disappointed that I wasted $20 or $30 on a book that initially sounded appealing but wasn’t something I would actually cook from often or even at all.

One book I recently checked out of the library which is no doubt going to become a permanent fixture on my cookbook bookcase is Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining. This book is written by Bill Staley and Hayley Mason who publish The Food Lovers Kitchen Blog.

This book is awesome! It’s filled with stunning photos, about one of my favorite topics – entertaining, and most of all, the recipes (so far!) are really good!

I have made quite a few of their dishes and have many more pages tagged with stickies but I wanted to share my adapted version of their Paleo Scones with you because they were so easy to make, tasted fantastic, had a great crumb and really excited my guests the other night.

*This is not a review post or endorsement. I am not getting paid in any way shape or form to recommend this book and I didn’t get a free review copy. It’s just great!”

NOTES + TIPS:

  • Yep, these gorgeous photos are by Pamela Bolig. We have been busy over here. I think I have one or two more recipes to share with you in the coming weeks that show off her talented work! 🙂
  • This recipe calls for Blanched Almond Flour, which is blanched, skinless almonds pulverized to a fine flour. Almond Meal is much more coarse, has the skins on and will significantly change not only the taste but the texture and density of these scones.
  • I used raw, slivered almonds but raw, sliced almonds or even coarsely chopped almonds would work.
  • These scones have a nice crisp crust with a soft, somewhat crumbly interior. They also hold up very well when stored and can be made in advance. I recommend storing them in a basket (once completely cool) covered with a linen if they are going to be consumed within a couple of hours or later that evening. For longer term storage, a cookie tin or just some tin foil is perfect.
  • I have not tried freezing them once cooked but they are freezer friendly before baking.
  • These are nutrient dense and 8 Points Plus.

Slightly Adapted From: Orange Scones and Cranberry Scones Recipe from Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining

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Triple Almond Scones {Grain Free, Paleo}
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
 

Paleo Almond Scones. Triple Almond Scones. Gluten Free. Grain Free.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Gluten Free, Paleo Almond Scones, Triple Almond Scones
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 278 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
3.78 from 9 votes
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/3 cup arrowroot flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted organic coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup raw slivered almond pieces
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Combine almond flour, arrowroot flour, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. If there are any lumps in the almond flour, use a fork to break them up.

  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or another large mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, almond and vanilla extract with the egg.

  3. Turn on mixer and slowly pour in melted coconut oil until well combined. (If using a hand mixer, begin beating mixture and slowly pour in melted coconut oil.)

  4. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix until well combined.

  5. Finally, stir in the slivered almond pieces until mixed throughout. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Place on baking sheet and gently press down to flatten.

  6. Cut into eight triangles and bake for 20 to 25 minutes (I had to bake until 25 minutes to get nice brown edges) or until edges are nice and brown but not burnt. Remove and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts
Triple Almond Scones {Grain Free, Paleo}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 154mg7%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Calcium 122mg12%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Glenda says

    January 3, 2019 at 6:22 am

    This was a wonderful recipe and very easy to follow! Thank you for this, the scones were delicious!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Yay! So glad you loved them Glenda!

      Reply
  2. Deb says

    June 4, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    These were delicious!! (Drizzled w/ honey, a dollop of coconut cream and berries) Also great when served along side a glass of Cabernet. Great little wine biscuits! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 7, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      That sounds AMAZING Deb!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    April 30, 2017 at 10:04 am

    These are amazing! I made them with my niece who can be a bit picky, and we used cherries and chocolate chips. She loved them! I just made them again with walnuts and currants and they were wonderful. I am vegan, so I am replacing the egg with 1 TBSP ground chia seeds combined with 3 TBSP water (allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes or so). They have come out perfectly every time. So healthy yet so yummy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 2, 2017 at 8:36 am

      Love that the chia egg worked! Thanks for letting me know and I’m so glad you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  4. Astrid says

    October 11, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I’m a vegan and love to make these but how can I replace the egg ?

    Reply
    • Nancy Federico says

      February 12, 2017 at 7:12 am

      I haven’t tried this recipe, yet, but I would like to make these vegan. In other vegan baking I replaced eggs with flax eggs (lots of info on internet how to do this). I think I will try Aquafaba (the bean water from cans of beans….preferably garbanzo beans). Some have tried bananas.

      Reply
      • Cecile says

        March 19, 2017 at 8:31 pm

        You can use ENERG Egg Replacer, a vegan egg substitute. It’s available at Sprouts, Whole Foods, etc.. I’ve used it in this recipe and it’s works perfectly!

        Reply
  5. Michelle says

    June 28, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Made these today and used fresh blueberries and raspberries instead of almonds. They were great! So glad I found this site! Next we’re going to try fresh cherries and dark
    Chocolate chunks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 28, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Sounds so good Michelle! I have made them with fresh cherries and dark chocolate chunks and they were amazing! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Michael Dortch says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Wow! I believe I have discovered THE best basic recipe framework here for ANY type of scone made paleo! I just made these, and left out the salt, almond extract, and slivered almonds, replacing them with bacon bits and shredded cheese. (Yes, it’s a paleo “cheat day.”) I also substituted honey for maple syrup, and tapioca starch for the arrowroot. I also halved the recipe, so my wife and I wouldn’t eat four scones each. Which we would have if we had made the entire recipe, because the scones we made were DELICIOUS! And the texture and crumb were as wonderful as described in the original recipe. I WILL be making these again, and serving them to guests. Thanks for a great and versatile recipe!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 25, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      Hi Michael – You are so welcome! So glad to hear this recipe is working for you with so many modifications!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lisa Rosenfield says

    January 22, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Loved this recipe. I only had sliced almonds in my kitchen so I used them and I added trader joe’s dried montmorency cherries. My husband loved them. Thanks for another really good recipe!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 23, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      You’re welcome Lisa 🙂 I love almonds and cherries together – such a great combo!

      Reply
  8. sharon says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:46 am

    We love these! They turned out perfect. I added an almond glaze on the tops for an added taste + sweetness. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 20, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      Almond glaze sounds awesome – how did you make it?

      Reply
  9. Iris says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Wanted something different for breakfast and decided to make these. They turned out great and will go into the rotation. Used un-blanched almond meal (all I normally have), did not have almond extract (can’t believe it) and added ½ cup of dried-freeze raspberries (my daughter’s favorite from TJ). It’s a great basic recipe and we are already thinking what other flavors we can make.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 3, 2014 at 10:02 am

      Love the idea of adding freeze dried fruit – my son would like that! Glad it worked out for you. Happy New Year and thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kristy says

    October 20, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I used Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot. I actually tried these again omitting the arrowroot, but following the rest of the recipe exactly, and they turned out great.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 20, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      I am so glad it worked out for you! If you haven’t already done it, I’d toss (or return) that bag of arrowroot.

      Reply
  11. Kristy says

    October 20, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    These were inedible. At first I thought it was too much salt, but I only added 1/2 tsp as the recipe states. Then I tasted each ingredient that I added and realized the arrowroot powder has a bitter flavor. These were absolutely awful, had to through them all away.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 20, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      Hi Kristy,
      That sounds so frustrating! There are many reasons that a recipe can fail and it sounds like something might have been wrong with your arrowroot flour. It shouldn’t taste bitter. What brand did you use?

      Reply
    • Tory says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      I agree. Just tried the recipe myself exactly as is and they tasted pretty awful. I have never used arrowroot flour/starch before. I used a brand new bag of Bob’s Red Mill… Not sure where I went wrong, but they tasted oh so salty and kind of bitter.

      Reply
      • Tory says

        August 25, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        I would like to revise my reply. I just realized – total user error. I somehow missed the pure maple syrup. I imagine that played a big role. My apologies for my initial response.

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          August 25, 2016 at 8:33 pm

          Hi Tory,
          Thanks so much for coming back to update your comments! I appreciate it. I hope you try them again and if so – love them!! 🙂

          Reply
  12. Amanda Higley says

    August 7, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I just put a batch of these in the oven. Made a few adjustments, we’ll see how they come out.
    1 1/2 c. Coconut Flour
    3/4 c. Almond Flour
    2 tsp. Baking Powder
    2 tsp. Almond Extract
    1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
    1 tbls. Melted Ghee
    2 tbls. Pure Raw Honey
    1 egg
    1 3/4 c. Unsweetened Vanilla Coconut Milk

    Baked on Pizza Stone in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2013 at 9:39 am

      How did they come out with those modifications? That seems like a lot of coconut flour for that amount of eggs.

      Reply
  13. Maria says

    June 9, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    These taste delicious! Made them the other day, for a little saturday brunch and they were gone so fast! I really like the incorporation of coconut oil in the recipe 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 9, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Great to hear Maria – thanks!

      Reply
  14. ashley - baker by nature says

    June 8, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Hmm… I wonder if my library carries cookbooks! That’s such a great idea that I would have never thought of! And I love these scones! I always have almond flour on hand, so I may just have to give them a whirl.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 8, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      I know right? I wish I knew about the whole “cookbooks from the library first” thing when I lived on the East Coast!

      Reply
  15. Lindsey says

    June 8, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Fantastic recipe! I subbed berries for the almonds, and they came out wonderfully!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 8, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      Hi Lindsey,
      Did you keep the almond extract? I bet berries were great 🙂

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    I’m using the library more and more – I’m out of room for more cookbooks! Not that I stop buying them. 😉 Anyway, great recipe, and the cookbook sound excellent. Thanks for all the great info.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 5, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Oh, I don’t stop buy them either – now I just buy the really good ones! 😉

      Reply
  17. Nancy/SpicieFoodie says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    It sounds like a great cookbook. Glad to hear you have a system for trying out new cookbooks and saving yourself some money. The scones look delicious! I love almond flour and almond meal. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 5, 2013 at 8:40 am

      When I lived on the East Coast, my local library didn’t have as extensive of a cookbook collection so I know it’s not exactly possible everywhere, but where it is, it is so worth it! Thanks Nancy 🙂

      Reply
  18. Purabi Naha says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:36 am

    This breakfast idea sounds like something I must try! Loved the way you presented this. Very neat blog and awesome recipes, I must say!! 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:16 am

      Thanks Purabi – hope you love them!

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Alyssa,
    I am a big fan of checking out cookbooks from the library, too! Our little city is less than 3 square miles, but it’s got a great library 2 block away from my house. I can get an idea for a recipe at 10 am, pop over to the library and check out the book I was thinking would have it, and be taking the cake out of the oven at lunchtime. Love it!
    These scones are very appealing.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:16 am

      I am constantly surprised at the awesome selection our library has. It seems they have every new release within a week or two!

      Reply
  20. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    June 3, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I love scones, triple almond sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:14 am

      The almond extract and slivered almonds really complement the flour and make it come together 🙂

      Reply
  21. Jeanette says

    June 3, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    I’m a huge proponent of test driving cookbooks before I buy them. My youngest son loves scones – will have to give these a try.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:13 am

      It is such a money saver!

      Reply
  22. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    June 3, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I could absolutely live just with scones. These looks soo delish, my friend 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:13 am

      They are Kiran – you have to make them!

      Reply
  23. Hannah says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I can’t wait to bake a batch, Alyssa! These scones sound scrumptious. I haven’t used arrowroot flour yet – another one to try. Your photos are beautiful! And thank you for sharing about Gather – I’m adding it to my library list now. I, too, check cookbooks out first before buying. There are so many tempting ones, but I have to keep in mind $$ and shelf space.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 3, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful library system here Hannah! You will love Gather – really great cookbook!

      Reply
  24. keren brown says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:57 am

    These look amazing

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 3, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      Keren, they are really tasty and have a very “grain-like” consistency!

      Reply
  25. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    June 3, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Looks delicious!!! Need to make these soon!! Our friend that is doing paleo would love these!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 3, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      They are such a delicious treat! 🙂

      Reply

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