There’s nothing like warm tea and scones when winter’s breeze comes blowing in. My memories of scones go back to when my grandma used to take me for high tea every holiday season and the best part was the scones dipped into butters and jams. As I’ve embarked on my vegan and gluten free journey one of my favorite things to do is re-create nostalgic family favorites — with a plant based (skin friendly) twist. Below you’ll discover the recipe to my easy, vegan, gluten free, and medical medium lifestyle friendly scones to bake, share and create memories with your loved ones.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 flax egg (1 TB water + 1 TB ground flax)

• 1-2 TB maple syrup

• 2 TSP pure vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup potato flour

• 3/4 cup almond flour

• 3/4 - 1 cup oat flour

• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar

• pinch of sea salt

• 2-3 TB coconut oil (room temperature)

• 1/3 cup cashew milk

• 1/4 cup wild blueberries

• maple sugar - or coconut sugar for topping

• optional maple butter for drizzle topping

DIRECTIONS:

Bake at 350° for 22 minutes.

Make the flax egg and then combine maple syrup and vanilla into a small-medium bowl. In a separate Large bowl combine the rest of the ingredients to make a dry bowl (everything besides coconut oil, milk and wild blueberries). Next, add the coconut oil to your Large dry bowl, then add contents of the small wet bowl. Slowly add milk a little at a time and knead until dough is blended. Gentle fold in wild blueberries.

Make a big ball with the dough and then pat it down into a flat circle on parchment paper lined baking sheet, cut out 8-10 wedges, separate slices and brush with milk, then sprinkle with maple sugar on top.

Let rest for 10 minutes and serve with melted maple butter drizzle or jam.

SKIN FOOD SPOTLIGHT:

Wild Blueberries
Wild blueberries have been said to help with skin whitening because they contain ellagic acid, which has been shown to inhibit the production of melanin. They have also been said to reduce acne inflammation and provide the skin with ample antioxidant benefits.

Coconut Oil
Coconut drives a food to fulfill its highest purpose by igniting amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. Coconut oil is antipathogenic due to its lauric acid content combined with other antioxidants present in it, so turn to coconut when you’re in need of an antibacterial and antiviral food. Plus, its medium-chain fatty acids break loose other fats and aid in pushing them out of the body. 

Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup remineralizers the body and provides fuel for the liver (happy liver = happy skin).

Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds have been said to be an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that help keep the skin firm and supple. Their anti-inflammatory properties may also prevent damage to skin and promote hair growth.

SKINCARE & CHILL:

Get cozy, snack on your wild blueberry scones and relax in your favorite small-batch, clean, and cruelty free Apoterra skincare.

APOTERRA (PRONOUNCED  \ˈA-PŌ\ TER·RA) 
means “from the earth”.

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