Perfect Strawberry Scones: A Healthy and Easy Recipe
These strawberry scones are fluffy, slightly sweet, and made with whole wheat flour and fresh strawberries for a healthy twist. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries cut into small pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tsp for topping
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup frozen butter half stick
- 3/4 cup 1% light buttermilk cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Measure out 1/4 cup of sugar and set aside 1 tablespoon for mixing with the strawberries.
- Toss the strawberries with the reserved tablespoon of sugar and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, remaining sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the frozen butter directly into the dry ingredients. Toss gently to coat the butter pieces evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cold buttermilk and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a fork until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the sugared strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into 8 large spoonfuls and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet. Avoid compacting the dough to maintain a tender texture.
- Sprinkle the tops with the remaining teaspoon of sugar for a delightful crunch.
- Bake on the center rack for 18–20 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden.
- Allow the scones to cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm. Optional: drizzle with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.