Vegan Date and Walnut Scones with Cashew Coffee Cream

There is something so comforting about a freshly baked scone still warm from the oven. This recipe is made with wholesome ingredients like spelt flour and coconut oil and is free of refined sugar – it’s lightly sweetened with naturally low GI coconut sugar, and dates.

Activated walnuts add a satisfying crunch and texture and these are even more delightful served with decadent cashew coffee cream. Enjoy with a freshy brewed cup of Radiance Keto Coffee for the perfect mid-morning pick me up. Plus, they’re freezer friendly so ideal for afternoon tea and surprising guests.

Ingredients:

Scones

• 4 cups spelt flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped 
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped 
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup coconut oil, chilled 
• 1 ½ cup almond milk, chilled

Cashew Cream

• 1 ½ cups cashew nuts, soaked overnight 
• 1 Tablespoon rice syrup
• 1 ½ teaspoons keto coffee

Method:

1. To make the cashew cream, cover cashew nuts with cold water and soak overnight.
2. Drain and rinse cashew nuts, then add to a blender with coffee and rice syrup.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 230° C and line two baking trays with baking paper.
5. In a large mixing bowl combine spelt flour, baking powder and coconut sugar.
6. Add coconut oil a little at a time and rub into flour mix with fingertips until a crumbly consistency is reached. Add chopped dates and walnuts and combine.
   
   
7. Slowly pour in chilled almond milk and gently mix using a wooden spoon. Take care not to over mix.
8. Turn onto a floured surface and shape into a round, roughly 2cm thick. Using a large knife cut into eight triangles. Place on to the prepared baking tray, brush with a little extra almond milk and bake for 12-16 minutes until golden and crispy on top.
9. Serve warm cut in half with a generous dollop of coffee cashew cream.
10. Store in an airtight container for two days or freeze.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 12- 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Information*

• Makes: 18 scones

Amount per serving

• Calories: 335
• Total Fat: 22g
• Total Carbohydrate: 32g
• Net Carbohydrate: 29g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 8g

*Nutritional information is based on approximate calculations by My Fitness Pal.