Moist Pumpkin Protein Scones with the pumpkin spice but no butter or sugar. Healthy protein powder pumpkin scones are low fat, low sugar, low calorie and very okay to indulge in for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
1cup1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, 120g, see post for sub
½cupVanilla Protein Powder, 45g, about 1½ scoop
¼cupUnflavored Protein Powder, 22g, see post for sub
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, coconut flour, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice and baking powder.
Add yogurt and pumpkin puree and pull together with spoon/spatula to make large dough crumbles.
Use hands to bring together.Knead the ONLY LITTLE till it comes together. Dough should be slightly wet, not ‘knead-able’.DO NOT OVER-KNEAD or scones will be tough and not crumbly.
Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet and shape (gently) into circle about ¾-1” thick.Use pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut into 6 scones.Space out cut scones.
Brush tops with almond milk.
Bake for 14-16 minutes until outsides are crusty and lightly browned, but still soft to touch. Toothpick inserted into center should come out clean.Let cool.
Chocolate Drizzle:
Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave about 45 seconds, stirring halfway, until completely melted.
Allow to cool slightly then drizzle on scones.
Notes
Follow tips mentioned in recipe.
Nutrition information is calculated using the products recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.