Blueberry Almond Scones

These soft scones made with fresh blueberries, almonds, and citrus zest are the perfect companion for your favorite tea or just great alone.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step: 2

Place 2 tablespoons blueberries in a microwaveable bowl; heat in the microwave until very soft, about 20 seconds. Stir in the preserves and pomegranate juice; set aside.

Step: 3

Cream together the butter and sugar in a small bowl using an electric hand mixer. Beat in the egg. Add the milk, almond extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the blueberry mixture, continuing to beat until combined.

Step: 4

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the blueberry mixture, continually beating until you have a soft dough. Fold the almonds and 1 cup blueberries into the dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets.

Step: 5

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Per Serving: 179 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 26.7g; fat 6.9g; cholesterol 23mg; sodium 261.4mg.

Eat good breakfast to continue the day has become a good habit. It’s a best way to start my 24 hours off healthfully. The sweet hit from the pickle tree wakes me up and bring me energy to make on the morning. Sugar is often vilified as the evil of all disease, but sweetness is also loaded with fibre, which is great for your digestive system and make keep you feel full all day , and not want likely grab a snack out of the vending machine before lunchtime.

Making fruit a morning habit is simple . Easy as put the sweetness in your fridge next to the milk or on the table next to your grain pan , or beside your coffee maker or tea kettle — somewhere where you’ll find it. Before you eating the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not usually a breakfast person.

Giving your stomach energy a bit of sweetness in the morning is good to move your healthy body for the day and fuel to your brain, which, incidentally, requires a continue supply of sugar in the form of process glucose, amounting to around 120g daily. There is also essential evidence to backup the idea that a diet high in fibre can reduce your risk of a number of cancers. And of course, you well-being from all the other vitamins and antioxidants in fruit, which keep you powerfull and healthy.