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Almond Flour Carrot Cake Scones

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These almond flour carrot cake scones are tender, warmly spiced, and lightly sweet with a bright orange glaze. Perfect for brunch, snack time, or a light dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup solid coconut oil (at room temperature)
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp. turbinado sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tsp. grated orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, grated carrots, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg (or allspice), and salt.
  4. Add the coconut oil and work it into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into a ball and transfer to the baking sheet. Press into an 8-inch disc and cut into 8 wedges. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  7. Bake for 23–25 minutes until golden. Cool for about 30 minutes.
  8. Whisk orange juice into powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached, then stir in orange zest.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and garnish with extra walnuts before serving.

Notes

  • Swap walnuts for pecans or omit for a different texture.
  • Add raisins for a more classic carrot cake flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped scones for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat gently in a low oven to maintain texture.
  • Add extra orange zest for a stronger citrus flavor.

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