Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip Scones

Hello Hello!

Today has been pretty busy. Just a lot of boring school work and such….you know the drill.

I worked for a good solid while and got an itch to bake. I hadn’t made scones in a while, so I lucked out on finding a fabulous and healthy recipe and whipped up a quick batch. Total time was about 30 minutes. See, baking isn’t all about flour bombs in your kitchen or huge messes to clean up. Some things you can make in a snap!

I found this recipe on Savvy Eats that was posted as ‘Chai Tea Scones’ however I used my favorite Chocolate Hazelnut Tea from Stash Tea Company. I also added in some semi sweet chocolate for a little added sweetness.

For one LARGE scone, only about 174 calories and 6 grams of fat. Not too shabby.

The scones were fluffy and delicately scented with hazelnut/chocolate flavor. Holy YUM.

Chocolate Hazelnut Scented Scones

Makes 8 large scones

2 1/2 c whole wheat flour

1/2 c. brown sugar

2 T baking powder

1/4 t salt

2 T chia seeds

1/3 c. canola oil

1 c. skim milk

3 bags Stash Chocolate Hazelnut Tea (cut open bag)

1/2 c semi sweet chocolate

1. Mix dry ingredients together

2. Add oil, work into flour

3. Add milk in 3 pours, knead into a soft, sticky dough

4. Stir in chips and tea

5. Dump onto sheet pan and pat into 1/2 inch think round

6. Cut into 8 scones and separate onto sheet

7. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes

I skipped my workout today because I have lots of working out to do in the next few days and I have the Turkey Trot on Sunday here in Athens! Going to be lots of fun. A GREAT weekend ahead!

Lots of fun posts to come!

Dinner was veggies!

I roasted up a small sweet potato (fries), mushrooms and cauliflower

I love the fact that I can eat a TON of vegetables and not feel guilty!

SO good.

Off to go hang out with some friends tonight. Haven’t seen Michael since Sunday!

xoxo-Morg

Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

I made some super healthy banana chocolate chip muffins the other day and froze a big batch of them for quick on-the-go breakfasts….I mean who doesn’t love bananas with chocolate chips?? Although they are not super decadent, these little gems are perfect for a chocolate/ pastry craving.

Only 106 calories per muffin and 1.5 grams of fat…what more can you ask for? GUILT Free!

SERVES 16

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 4 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together flour, baking powder and soda. Set aside.

2. 2

   With electric mixer, beat sugar and yogurt. Add eggs, one at a time, and milk, beaintg until smooth after every new addition.

3. 3

   Add flour mixture and banana alternately to creamed mixture. Fold in dark chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Turn batter into lightly greased 8x4x2-inch loaf. Bake for 60-65 minutes at 350degrees.




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