Adventures in the Kitchen: Blueberry Scones

     

     What can blue do for you?
     If you read my last blog, you know that my adventures in "reading" this month have focused on healthy eating and basically what should or shouldn't be going in to our bodies.  One such power food to add to the must-eat list are blueberries.
     According to my latest Adventures in Reading, blueberries may be small, but they are gifted with many naturally-packaged health benefits.  Besides being low in fat and calories, they are high in Vitamin C, manganese, and fiber, and they contain phytonutrients that give them anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  (For more good news about blueberries, be sure to check out  www.littlebluedynamos.com).
     With the winter months ahead and plenty of tea to be sipped in front of the fire, I played with a twist on an Amish favorite I've baked many a time here at the cabin.  Not only do these Blueberry Scones feature one of the most nutritionally-potent berries, but they also contain a combination of coconut oil and plain Greek yogurt ~ two more foods that offer your body some good stuff.
     Now, as an eater and exerciser, I do my best to stick to the "80-20 Rule".  That is, if one is regularly disciplined in combining healthy dietary choices with an efficient workout plan 80% of the time, then 20% of the time one can feel free to indulge a little.  In this recipe you will find a little bit of sugar as well, which, per cookie doesn't amount to much. (I've given up any kind of artificial sweetener.)
    So, if you are one to enjoy a bit of a sweet treat now and then, this one's got a lot in its favor and in its flavor. Simple ingredients, easy to make, and perfect with a warm cup of tea:)
    
    Here you go: 

     Blueberries ~ 1 cup
     Coconut Milk ~ 1/2 cup
     Greek Plain Non-fat Yogurt ~ 1 cup
     Brown Sugar ~ 3/4 cup
     White Sugar ~ 3/4 cup
     Eggs ~ 2
     Butter ~ 1 cup, softened
     Whole Wheat flour ~ 5 cups (100% whole!)
     Baking Powder ~ 2 tsp.
     Baking Soda ~ 1 tsp.

     Turn oven on to 375 degrees.  In a large mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, butter, eggs, vanilla, and sugars. Be sure all ingredients have been mixed together thoroughly, then add the coconut milk and the blueberries.
     Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking salt in a separate bowl.  Once mixed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the large bowl with creamed ingredients.  (Keep flour close by in case you need to add a little more.  The dough should not be sticky.)
     Drop evenly about an inch apart by teaspoon on a baking sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes or until a light brown. Makes about 5 dozen scones ~ enough to last all week for you to grab in the morning, have for at your break, or enjoy after dinner.
     Now light a candle, put on the tea, grab a book, and serve these scones up with your favorite blanket.

~ Have a Wonderful Week ~