Chocolate Chip Chia Beet Scones
 
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What better way to increase your veggie intake than with these Chocolate Chip Chia Beet Scones? Dream come true. Plus, this recipe would make a great Valentine's Day treat!
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Recipe type: Breakfast, Confection
Serves: 4 large scones
Ingredients
  • 1 c. brown rice flour
  • ¼ c. coconut flour
  • ¼ c. rolled oats
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • dash of salt
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter (I like Earth Balance), melted
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 heaping tbsp of roasted beet, pureed into applesauce consistency
  • ½ c. cashew milk (or any non-dairy milk)
  • ¼ c. organic sugar, very fine (pulse in coffee grinder or food processor if necessary)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (you can also try coconut sugar)
  • 2 tsp chia seeds
  • ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Wrap your beet tightly in foil and roast it in the oven at 375 degrees for about an hour. You want it to be fork tender.
  2. Cut the beet into smaller pieces and put into a blender. A hand blender works too. Puree until it becomes the consistency of applesauce. You might need to add a few spoonfuls of water (You will have lots leftover, but you can add it to other baked goods or smoothies. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container).
  3. In a large bowl, combine the brown rice flour, coconut flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the vanilla extract, melted vegan butter, roasted beet puree, cashew milk, organic sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in the chia seeds.
  5. Fold in ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips. Take a handful of dough and form into preferred shape (heart, diamond, rectangle, etc). Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool before enjoying with coffee, tea, or a nice glass of cold non-dairy milk :) These would also make lovely cookies by taking smaller pieces of dough and forming into cookie shape.
Recipe by Compassionate Women at http://compassionatewomen.org/chocolate-chip-chia-beet-scones/