Healthy Pumpkin Oat Scones with Maple Glaze
These flaky tender scones are a lovely addition to a fall brunch or breakfast.
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 423kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups organic light spelt flour (can substitute all purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup rolled or quick oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (place in freezer for 15 minutes before using)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup 2% milk or oat/almond milk
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Maple Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or grater, cut or grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients, and combine, it should appear crumbly. Note: Place the butter in the freezer for 15 minutes before grating for flakier scones.
- In a medium bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg and milk. Then add pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Lightly dust a flat surface with flour and add the dough. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour to the dough and on your hands. Shape the dough into a circle to about 3/4 to 1 inch thickness. Using a chef’s knife, cut the circle into 8 equal slices. If the dough is sticking to the knife, dust it with flour. Sprinkle the chopped pecans around the outer edge of the scones.
- Carefully separate slices, and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Place scones in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden in colour. Allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then place on cooling rack.
- Maple Glaze: In a medium bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk and maple syrup until it becomes smooth and there are no lumps. Once the scones have cooled down, drizzle the glaze of the scones.
- Once the glaze has set, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store scones in an air-tight container at room temperature for a couple of days. They freeze up to 2-3 months in a well sealed container or zip-lock bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2960IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg