Fresh raspberry scones, slow mornings, and simple traditions that make a house feel like home. ♡
By Heather Holker
Microbiome Health Specialist and Co-Founder of LIVEDEN
FOR THE LOVE OF SCONES ♡
Scones are everything we never knew we needed.
Soft, simple, homemade, and somehow they make an ordinary morning feel special.
These have quickly become a favorite in our home — especially fresh out of the oven with warm raspberries and a drizzle of raw honey.
We’ve made them with both regular and gluten-free flour, and honestly… even the “regular” eaters around here prefer the gluten-free version. WINNER.
No refined sugar. Simple ingredients. Easy to make. The perfect feel-good treat.
The traditions our children remember most are often the simplest ones — slow mornings in the kitchen, flour on the counter, and something warm baking in the oven.
Gluten-Free Raspberry Scones
Dairy-Free Buttermilk
- ¾ cup cold almond milk
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix together and let sit for a few minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Scone Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
(We recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour) - ¼ cup honey, agave, or organic sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup very cold butter
- 1 cup fresh raspberries lightly tossed in flour
You can also use blueberries, cranberries, blackberries — really anything goes!
Tip
If you’re using fresh berries, place them in the freezer for a few minutes before folding them into the dough. This helps them stay firm and prevents them from becoming too soft while mixing.
HOW TO
Step 1
Place your butter and buttermilk in the freezer for about 30 minutes until very cold. This is key to creating the perfect scone texture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with coconut oil. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
Add your honey or agave and stir until combined.
(If using organic sugar, simply whisk it in with the dry ingredients.)
Step 3
Remove the butter from the freezer and cut into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until evenly incorporated and crumbly.
Step 4
Add the cold buttermilk mixture and gently stir until combined. Use your hands to gently knead the dough until it comes together.
Tip
Gluten-free dough can sometimes be extra sticky. If needed, add a small amount of additional flour until the dough reaches a soft, rollable consistency.
Step 5
Gently fold in the berries, being careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a round circle to your desired thickness.
Step 6
Using a pizza cutter or knife, carefully cut the dough into 8 slices.
Place the scones onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
While the oven preheats, place the baking sheet with the scones in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to keep the dough cold.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Step 8
Allow the scones to cool slightly and drizzle with raw honey or organic agave for the perfect finishing touch.
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Warm, simple, nourishing, and made to be shared.
Because healthy living should feel like home.
Make it Healthy. Make it Home.♡
Heather Holker is a Health Professional specializing in Microbiome Health, with nearly three decades in Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Integrative Wellness. She is the Co-Founder of LIVEDEN® and the voice behind Pure Balanced Life®, where, as a wife and mother of six, she teaches a foundational approach to restoring health by supporting the gut microbiome—the system that regulates nutrient absorption, energy, and hormone balance.
Her work is rooted in a simple belief: when the body is brought into balance, it is able to restore, heal, and function as it was designed.
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