Sweet and Salty Oat Scones

These little round scones are a softer and chewier adaptation of oatcakes, a traditional Scottish hard crackers or biscuits that are served with jam, dip or on their own.

¼ cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup unsalted, mixed nuts
1 cup rolled oats
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup agave nectar, warmed
1 tsp teaspoon salt
¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins, chopped

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Place the flour and nuts into a food processor or blender and blend until it reaches a flour-like consistency. Be careful not to blend too much, otherwise it’ll turn into nut butter. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3

Add the remaining ingredients until the mixture sticks together (you may need to add a tablespoon or so of water).

4

Divide into 9 balls and place on an oiled baking sheet. Press down gently on each ball until they’re about 2 inches wide.

5

Bake for 8 minutes, then flip the cakes using a spatula and bake for an additional 6 minutes