Carrot Cake Protein Scones
Serves 810 mins prep0 mins cook
Unbelievable Carrot Cake Protein Scones with all the carrot cake flavor and a frosting too! These healthy carrot scones use protein powder for sweetener and yogurt for even more protein; Vegan and Gluten free options too!
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0 Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 1 In a large bowl, combine flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, coconut flour, sweetener, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and baking powder. 2 Add yogurt and pull together with spoon/spatula to make large dough crumbles. 3 Add shredded carrots to dough and fold to combine. 4 Use hands to bring together.Knead the ONLY LITTLE till it comes together. Dough should be slightly wet, not ‘knead-able’.DO NOT OVER-KNEAD or scones will be tough and not crumbly. 7 Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet and shape (gently) into circle about 1” thick. 8 Place dough in fridge to chill for 20 minutes. 9 Use pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut into 8 scones.Space out cut scones. 12 Bake for 22-25 minutes until outsides are crusty and lightly browned, but still soft to touch. Toothpick inserted into center should come out clean. Frosting: 15 In a bowl, mix yogurt and protein powder. Spread over cooled scones.View original recipe