Gluten-Free Date & Pecan Scones by Zero Guilt By Hela

Ingredients

• 200 ml cottage cheese
• 300 ml almond flour
• 1 egg
• 50 ml olive oil
• 1-2 tbsp honey or 1-2 blended dates
• 1/2 cup sliced dates
• 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until completely smooth and creamy.
3. In a large bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, almond flour, egg, olive oil, honey (or blended dates), sliced dates, pecans, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined and a dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions and shape them into round scone shapes on the prepared baking tray.
5. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the tray before serving warm.