So many of us struggle with making healthy changes to our diets because we miss the texture of bread, muffins, scones, and other bakery snacks. I am one of those people!
Being successful in a new healthy lifestyle is highly dependent on being prepared, so if you have healthy options ready to go, you’ll be more likely to stay the course and make decisions you can feel good about (physically and mentally).
It does not have to take all your time to prepare these healthy snacks, either. With the recipe below, you can even make a big batch and freeze them for the future. They’ll be there ready and waiting to just pop in the toaster oven when you need a bread-like treat! (original post by Alma Schnieder) It is not too late to register for the Whole Life Challenge. Join our Team Crossfitzone Today.
Date Nut Scones
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins or dates, chopped
- 1 2/3 cup cashew or almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup cacao nibs
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled (or butter)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, mashed banana, cooled coconut oil or softened butter, and vanilla.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add cacao nibs, nuts, and chopped dates.
- Spoon batter into 2-3 tbsp lumps onto parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Compliance Level:
This recipe is compliant on Kickstart, Lifestyle, and Performance.
