Sweet potatoes are one of those foods that you either love or hate. I love them because they taste so sweet to me that I feel like I’m eating a treat and I can say I’m eating a vegetable; what? Win-win if you ask me.
My dad, on the other hand, thinks that sweet potatoes taste like squash, which is silly because sweet potatoes are a root veggie and squashes are a fruit (I think? Maybe?) so therefore they are completely unrelated. (On another unrelated note, my dad did once dip potato chips in my Butternut Squash Soup and loved it.)
But if you’re like me and love sweet potatoes, you’ll love these yummy scones! They have a whole cup of sweet potatoes in them, plus coconut, which is the perfect food, and raisins, which are not necessarily the perfect food but are still totally delicious in this recipe.
These scones would be an awesome way to use up leftover sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving!
- 2 green-tipped bananas
- 1 cup sweet potato puree
- ¼ cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3COTYM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B3COTYM&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=UPMJIBVAONBYQ6HM” target=”_blank”]coconut oil[/url], melted
- ¼ cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P0LW66/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005P0LW66&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=4RFBZMU2UIFMI32G” target=”_blank”]maple syrup[/url]
- ⅓ cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KENKZ8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000KENKZ8&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=RKYRNY7I5W5E3AME” target=”_blank”]coconut flour[/url]
- 1 cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN5A3VA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00IN5A3VA&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=P6PB266XA7EDBNNC” target=”_blank”]large flake coconut[/url]
- ⅓ cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FTCE63G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FTCE63G&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=5VR5GS6G5TLG5YW5″ target=”_blank”]arrowroot starch[/url]
- 1 teaspoon [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VNEICQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001VNEICQ&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=R6PTLICBPYGJP54D” target=”_blank”]cinnamon[/url]
- ⅓ cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PMWRVQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007PMWRVQ&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=Y7NNYP3P76NETEQ5″ target=”_blank”]raisins[/url]
- ¼ teaspoon [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6BRUW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000E6BRUW&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=5HEDLF7IRAPY7PCH” target=”_blank”]salt[/url]
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a cookie sheet with a bit of coconut oil.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl and stir in the sweet potato, coconut oil, and maple syrup.
- Add the coconut flour, coconut flakes, arrowroot, and cinnamon and mix well.
- Mix in the raisins, salt, and baking soda.
- Form into a 3/4″ thick round on the baking sheet and cut into 8 scones.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
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Shared at Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable, Allergy-Free Wednesday
Michele says
I have been on a detox elimination diet for 6 weeks and these saved my life for morning food. I didn’t even use the banana and they were plenty sweet for me. I did add a bit more unsweetened coconut however for substance. I also used raisins sparingly during the detox. I am finally introductions food again and still love this recipe and look forward to them in the morning. I add a bit more cinnamon too.
Polly says
I just made these after Sarah Mary’s recommendation… But I subbed pumpkin for sweet potato, they were really good! I’ll tweet it again now though cause I’m on a restricted sugar intake! Thank you so much for a reliable recipe.
Kaley Wied says
I used black plantains instead of the bananas and it was SO GOOD! Fantastic recipe!
Jessi says
Help! The recipe quantities are not all listed, some numbers are squares instead. Can you Email me the recipe instead? Please? I am looking here http://cookituppaleo.com/sweet-potato-raisin-aip-scones/ Thanks
Heather Resler says
It works in my browser; here’a a screenshot of the recipe for you: http://cookituppaleo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/scones.jpg
Kate Rath says
Yum! I plan on making these today! I’ll give them a shot with plantains instead of bananas (if the store has restocked them) and let you know how they turn out!!
Laura says
Just made these for Sunday brunch and was floored by how delicious they are! I subbed blueberries for raisins and my preschooler is already begging for more :). Well done, Heather – so yummy!
Heather Resler says
So glad you liked them!!
Sarahmary says
I made this recipe last night and followed it completely. I had them in the oven for 30min and they were raw in the middle when I took them out 🙁 I decided to keep them and tried on the next day and they were really yummy. I wasn’t nervous to eat it since there is no egg int the recipe. I liked the flavour and the raisins and coconut in them. Kinda wondering if I should play with the recipe next time so they can cake up a bit more.
Heather Resler says
It’s definitely true that AIP baked goods are better after they have cooled. I wonder if using a green plantain (pureed) instead of bananas would make them firmer.
Tara Figgins says
I had the same problem!
Eileen @ Phoenix Helix says
Heather, this recipe is highlighted as a reader favorite at this week’s AIP Recipe Roundtable. I knew these scones would be a hit!
Raia says
That is one delicious ingredient list! Definitely going to have to give these a try. 😉 Thanks for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!
Amber says
I need to make these right now! I’ve made sweet potato scone so many times never thought to throw raisins and they’re brilliant idea .
Lopez4 says
I am allergic to bananas. In your sweet Potato scones, what would u suggest as a replacement? Applesauce may be?
Heather Resler says
Actually I was thinking plantains would be good.
Martyna @ Wholesome Cook says
Yuuuum! I am going to share this recipe with my friend who is a big fan of scones but gluten doesn’t really agree with her. Just beautiful!
Heather Resler says
Thanks much and hope she likes them 🙂
rachel @ athletic avocado says
I LOVe baking with seet potatoes! Such a tasty use for them! These would be perfect with a cup of coffee for breakfast!
Lindsey says
I love this recipe!!! Cannot wait to give it a try, thanks for sharing <3