Cranberry Orange Protein Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Zest of 1 large orange
• 1/3 cup cold coconut oil (solid)
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp almond milk (for brushing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with parchment

2. 2

   Mix almond flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest

3. 3

   Cut cold coconut oil into small pieces and work into flour mixture until crumbly

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, egg, orange juice, and vanilla

5. 5

   Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix until just combined

6. 6

   Fold in cranberries gently

7. 7

   Turn dough onto floured surface and pat into 8-inch circle

8. 8

   Cut into 8 wedges with sharp knife

9. 9

   Place on baking sheet with space between

10. 10

    Brush tops with almond milk

11. 11

    Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden

12. 12

    Cool on wire rack