Gluten-Free Chocolate Scones

My wedding dress and I are at odds. I say there's no way I expanded an inch since August of last year. She says with all that baking, how could I not have expanded a bit? She, however, still can't explain how she didn't shrink at all, especially since she hasn't eaten anything since August!

We've agreed to disagree. And compromise. She is at the tailor. I am on a diet.

This diet is all about cutting out white flour and added sugar (although, I have to tell you that I've still been putting sugar in my coffee) and lowering my overall carb intake. I'm eating low glycemic fruits, tons of veggies, and tons of protein. Casy is participating via dinner (he still has sandwiches and such for lunch) and says he feels better just having more fiber in his diet!

It's definitely not easy. I eat a ton of toast (with butter and jam), sandwiches, pasta, pretzels and other snacks...let alone the sweets! Oh, the sweets.

Since this is the weekend, it's my time for a little splurge. And what I mean by splurge is that I'm letting myself eat half a sweet potato. And...a chocolate scone??

-:- Gluten Free Chocolate Scones -:-
From Celiac Chicks

Ingredients
2 1/2 c. almond flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/3 c. coconut oil
1/4 c. agave nectar
2 eggs
3/4 c. cocoa powder
1/4 c. chopped dark chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients except the cocoa. Mix wet ingredients. Add cocoa to wet ingredients and mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and add the dark chocolate.

Place 1/4 c. batter on a parchment lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake 12-17 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.

-:- My Notes -:-
Okay. These are good, though not what I was expecting! I thought they could have been a tad sweeter, though for a sugar addict, I think that's a normal first reaction. I also used 85% dark chocolate, so maybe the intent of the recipe is to use something not so bold. I ate mine with a little extra agave nectar and that was perfect.

I also might add another egg next time around. These were a little crumbly and I think an extra egg would make their texture better.

All in all, though, they were a great treat with a strong dark chocolate flavor and a ton of protein! And totally delicious right out of the oven when the chocolate pieces are still melty!

Love, T.