Scrumptious Scones! Well, some may think they are either chalky, bland or just plain dense. I do agree that some are not up to par with taste and texture, but, i may get you to change your mind about this recipe i would like to share with you. I must say it is quite delicious! It is quite flavorful with the burst of blueberries popping in your mouth as well as the refreshing taste of  fresh lemon zest. For nutritional purposes, i also added rolled oats and almond milk to the mix. So, hope you come to try it.

 

Oats are a great way to gain strength and energy to carry you through a hectic morning schedule. This simple ingredient lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, prevents heart failure, great benefits for menopausal women, enhances immune response to infections, stabilizes blood sugar and so on and so forth.

 

Beautiful Blueberries! Not only are they yummy, they have some fantastic health benefits. This super food ingredient, as you may know, has the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruits, it aids in reducing belly fat, neutralizes free radicals which can cause disease and aging, promotes urinary tract health, preserves vision, improves brain health, promotes healthy digestion and also wonderful for cancer patients and so much more. They keep you fresh, active, fit, sharp, and in a good mood!!

 

Lovely Lemons! From digestion aid to a wrinkle fighter, Lemons are a great natural remedy. They are acidic to taste, but are alkaline-forming in the body. It is a wonderful stimulant to the liver, helps in regular digestion, destroys intestinal worms, has powerful antibacterial properties, strengthens blood vessels, contains anti-cancer compounds and proven effective for brain disorders.

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cup flour

1 1/4 cup oatmeal, rolled oats

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp sea salt

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup almond milk

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 cup fresh organic blueberries

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet with parchment paper. Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together butter, milk, and egg in a separate bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Then, mix in the blueberries. Scoop about half cup balls of dough and place on a cookie sheet a few inches apart. Bake until lightly golden brown. Let cool. Enjoy!

 

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