There is just something about a scone. I feel like it is more sophisticated than the average treat!
Scones remind me of a fancy afternoon tea or chic coffee house which is why I guess I love them! Last year, we went to the Ashton Hotel in Fort Worth for tea and they had the most delicious scones I have ever had! One of them was full of pineapple chunks, which gave it this amazing flavor. Another was a chocolate scones that was really rich and decadent! I remember we just sat there groaning over how amazing they were 🙂
The main ingredient in most scones is butter. Butter gives it that light, fluffy, biscuit like texture. If you are trying to eat healthier or can’t have dairy, then you probably don’t get to eat scones!
So, last weekend I decided to remake one of my favorite scone recipes into a much HEALTHIER version! I shared the tutorial on snapchat (add me with username alexisroch) last weekend and now I’ve got all the details for you 🙂
Whenever I am remaking a recipe with butter, I typically replace it with coconut oil and/or applesauce. Since baking is such a science, it doesn’t always work in baked goods, but with something that doesn’t change form much, like a scone, it works really great! With cookies, like these chocolate chip ones, it is a bit trickier replacing the butter. Scones keep the same form while they bake, so it is easier!
Here is the easy recipe for healthier banana chocolate chip scones!
- 1.5 cups spelt flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flax meal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup applesauce
- 1/8 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp stevia optional
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 tsp banana extract optional
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Flour, baking powder, cinnamon, flax meal, and sugar. Additional stevia is optional if you like REALLY sweet scones!
- In another bowl, combine vanilla, coconut oil, applesauce, and ripe banana until mixed together. If you really want a strong, delicious banana flavor, add in some banana extract! That is optional though.
- Add in the dry mixture to the wet mixture a little at a time. Then, take your hands and form it into a ball once everything is mixed together.
- Put on a sprayed baking sheet or pan, then slightly tap down.
- Cut into four squares, like a pie. You can also do eight smaller ones!
- Put some chocolate chips on top, bake about 15-20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
I thought these really turned out delicious! If you saw my picture on instagram, the original version is definitely lighter in color, but the texture is still similar!
I personally like scones that aren’t too sweet, but if you really like sweet treats, you can add more sugar! It won’t mess up how they bake, so feel free to add to your liking! These scones taste amazing with tea or coffee. I had mine with some vanilla cold brew for breakfast…delicious!
As always, these are super easy to make gluten-free. Follow my gluten-free baking tips here. Since these don’t rise that much, you don’t even really need to add xantham gum to the mixture! For a really rich vanilla flavor, try this with homemade vanilla extract, but any type will do.
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Next week, I have some fun things to share about another recipe remake I have been working on. It’s a vintage cake recipe that is so easy and fun to make! The May newsletter is coming along too which will be featuring a delicious lemon inspired recipe 🙂 If you don’t get my newsletter, feel free to sign up below!
Happy Baking!
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I’ve never tried to make scones at home but they sound so delicious! I love that these aren’t too sweet too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
These are super easy to make! Way easier than traditional, you will love them!
These look delicious! I also prefer scones that are not too sweet, so think I would like these.
You will definitely like these then…not too sweet, but still taste delicious!
These look delicious! I must confess I’ve actually never made scones, but I may have to change that now 🙂
These are so easy to make! Much easier than the real thing…and it is impossible to mess up 🙂
What’s not to love? Banana’s, love them, scones, love then and chocolate chip, love them. This is a winner all round.
I completely agree! Totally the best of all the worlds 🙂
Yum! I’m adding this to my healthy recipes board. Scone and a cup of coffee sounds delightful!
Thanks Marsha! I agree! Mondays always needed a little extra treat and coffee 🙂
I love scones, and I also love when they aren’t quite as fattening 😉
What in the world is spelt flour? haha
That makes them even better! Spelt flour is a healthy, non-processed flour option! I love it!
Happy Monday… yummmmm, scones. With tea, double yummmmm. I’ve tried to make scones before, a la Martha Stewart, and I made a huge mess on the counter… and they came out tough because I overworked the dough. Sigh, baking problems. Ok to use regular all-purpose or whole wheat flour instead of spelt?
You can definitely use any flour with this! I know what you mean about the dough getting tough, you will love these! They come out light and fluffy since there is no butter, you won’t have to worry about overworking the dough 🙂 Happy Monday!!
Looks delicious1 I love banana and chocolate 🙂
Oh me too! Such a great combo!
These sound awesome! Also, love the new blog header!
Thanks girl! My graphic designer finally finished it up last month and I was so happy to finally get it set up 🙂
I LOVE that you used bananas as a base for these scones. They certainly are waaaaaaay healthier than most versions I see. You did an amazing job on these beauties!
Thanks girl! The bananas really give it an amazing texture too!! And way better for you 🙂
I’ve never even thought to make scones at home but this sounds like a delicious treat and of course I’m all for substituting with healthier ingredients wherever you can. I’m not a big fan of banana flavored anything but I’m sure the flavor variations you can make are almost limitless.
For the texture aspect, you can also sub in about a cup of applesauce instead of bananas! It will be a little different in texture, but it will still make a great scone!! 🙂
These sound (and look) so good! I think I need to whip them up!
Thanks Rachel! You will love them, and they are so easy to make!
These are right up my alley! I love using bananas in recipes to give some natural sweetness and I love subbing applesauce! You’re right that it doesn’t always work out exactly, but these look like the perfect success story! Those scones are so nice and fluffy and tall. I’m a huge fan of chocolate for breakfast so all around, I can’t wait to make a batch of these 🙂
Oh me too!! Bananas are such a great, sweet flavor when they are baked! They make things so soft and fluffy 🙂 Thanks Kathryn, I hope you enjoy them!
These sound delicious! I love that you use coconut sugar! I’m going to give them a try.
They are really good! That coconut sugar really makes these perfect 🙂
Another delicious recipe!
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Thanks Laura!! This recipe is really delicious, and so easy!! Thank you for your great link party! Have a great day!
I am always up for bananas and chocolate chips– these look fantastic! 🙂
They are amazing together! Thanks Courtney!
These look amazing! I love scones 🙂
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Thanks so much! I love them too! SO fun to make and eat 🙂
These sound so divine!! Just perfect for breakfast or dessert! 🙂
They really are perfect for both!!! Thank you!
These look delicious! I would love these with a nice big cup of coffee 🙂
These are so good with coffee!! Thank you! 🙂
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My family loves scones! I can’t wait to try this. I am a bit late to the party due to my college semester finals but I am so glad I am here now. Thank you for joining TOHOT. Fantastic post, have a great week!
This is such a fun, healthy alternative to traditional scones! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Love these healthy scones made from spelt flour! Pinning and stumbling!
Thanks girl!!!
These sound Fabulous! I love Bananas & chocolate chips together, Pinned 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up!!
I do too! Such a great flavor combo for sure 🙂