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Cottage Cheese Scones

Use this as a base recipe for all of your favorite scone flavors! I love the chocolate chip version, but there are endless possibilities for customizing your cottage cheese scones.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip scones, cottage cheese, cottage cheese scones, gluten free scone recipe, healthy scone recipes, scone recipe
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Julia Mueller

Ingredients

Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk or water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt in a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the dry mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Blend the cottage cheese, avocado oil, and pure vanilla extract in a blender and blend until the mixture is thick and smooth, resembling the consistency of sour cream.
  • Transfer the wet mixture to the stand mixer and mix on low speed until the ingredients are combined. Then, increase the speed to medium-high speed and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk or water, until a thick dough forms. At first, the mixture will look very dry, but it will come together in a perfect scone dough after adding some liquid and beating thoroughly.
  • Mix in the chocolate chips until combined.
  • Form the dough into a large ball, then press it into a disc on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 triangular sections. Space the triangles of dough over the baking sheet, giving them plenty of space. If you’d like, press extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
  • Allow the scones to cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.
  • If you’d like, you can make an optional glaze by mixing one cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk or water. Until creamy. Drizzle the glaze over the scones and allow it to dry before serving.

Notes

*Use regular cane sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, or sugar-free sweetener
**You can also use melted coconut oil, olive oil, or ⅔ cup of melted butter.
Nutrition Facts are calculated based on using a sugar-free sweetener (zero carb sugar), like allulose or monk fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone (of 8) | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g