Banana Oat Cranberry Scones

3 from 1 vote

These buttery scones are naturally sweeten with bananas and maple syrup and the tart cranberries create a balance of deliciousness. A perfect breakfast scone for Christmas.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Scotish

Servings: scones

Calories: 348kcal

Author: Rose

Equipment

mixing bowls
Baking sheet

Ingredients

2 cups light spelt flour (all-purpose flour is optional)
2/3 cup rolled/quick oats
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
1/4 cup milk/almond milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen

Maple Glaze: (optional)

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk/almond milk
2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt with a whisk. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork, pastry blender or grater until it becomes crumbly. Make sure the butter is very cold, if it starts to soften, place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
In a liquid measuring cup, measure ¾ cup of the bananas, then add milk until it reaches 1 cup, then add maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Or measure the liquid ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and mix together with a wooden spoon until all of the ingredients are well combined.
Take the dough, and place it on a flat surface dusted with flour. Shape it into a circle to about one inch thickness. If dough is too sticky, add some more flour. Using a chef’s knife, cut the circle in half, then in quarters to get 8 equal slices.
Carefully separate slices, and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden in colour. Remove from pan and allow to cool on cooling rack.
Maple Glaze: Prepare maple glaze by adding the ingredients into a medium bowl, mix well with a whisk until all of the lumps are gone. Drizzle the glaze over the scones.

Notes

Store scones in an air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for 5 days. They freeze well for up to 2-3 months.

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