This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Besides being filled with flavor, fiber, and anti-oxidants, it’s an easy on-the-go food. My only complaint is that we can’t stop eating them. One batch doesn’t even last a day in my family!

Active Work Time: 7 minutes
Time to Taste: 40-45 minutes
Servings: 18 perfect-for-little-fingers scones
No: : gluten (if using gluten-free oats), nuts, dairy (optional)

ingredients

• 1 orange, washed, quartered, & seeds removed
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 Tbs. vanilla
• 1 heaping Tbs. cinnamon
• 1/4 cup melted ghee, butter, or coconut oil
• 4 or more packets OR 1 to 2 tsp. stevia
• 2 cups dry, old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1 heaping tsp. xanthan gum

how to make them

1. Preheat oven 350° F.
2. Place the orange pieces in the food processor. And I do mean every part of the orange: just cut in quarters with the skin on! Pulse the orange until it’s pretty smooth. Now add the remaining wet ingredients, and mix until you have a smooth batter.
3. Place all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, and whisk thoroughly.
4. Now, pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients..
5. Mix thoroughly in just a few strokes, and don’t worry if it looks a little too liquidy, the oats will drink up the wet stuff while you put parchment paper on your baking sheet, which you can do right now.
6. Now, just plop by big spoons full onto a prepared baking sheet. I like to make them bigger than “normal” cookies, but smaller than normal scones. Bake for about 35 minutes (the time will depend on the size of the scones).

helping hands

Kids love plopping the scone batter on the baking sheet. Encourage different shapes and sizes so the kids will feel “ownership” over the product (and be more inclined to eat it!)

notes

• Using the entire orange means you’re getting a lot more antioxidants. Researchers in Arizona have even shown that increased intake of orange peel can help prevent skin cancer!
• These are much more moist than most scones, so they don’t create the crumbly mess.
• If you make a double batch, freeze some for later as soon as you can—otherwise, you’ll eat them ALL!
• Gluten-free oats may make this recipe appropriate for those with celiac disease.

This is a Smart Foods Healthy Kids recipe. Get more yummy, healthy, kid-friendly ideas at www.smartfoodshealthykids.com.

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