This collection of Healthy Scone Recipes features the top 10 health-conscious yet scrumptious scones. From whole-grain goodness to gluten-free options, these guilt-free recipes are here for the whole family to enjoy!
Both sweet and savory flavors are included.
Welcome to the wonderful world of scones!
Here you’ll find my hand-picked compilation of 10 delectable, nutritious scone recipes that no one can resist.
The truth is, I’m not a scone-making expert. I’ve tried to create a healthy scone recipe from scratch numerous times but can never get the texture right.
Nevertheless, I kept getting requests from my readers for healthy scone recipes, so I finally threw in the towel and asked my fellow food bloggers if they had any recipes I could share.
Fortunately, the answer was yes, so get your aprons ready because, in this post, I’m sharing the best of the best!
What is a Scone?
Scones, originating from Scotland, are a round or triangular-shaped baked pastry with a tender, slightly crumbly texture.
They’re typically made with simple ingredients, such as flour, baking powder/soda, butter, buttermilk, and sugar.
However, they’re incredibly versatile and can be customized with anything from dried fruits and fresh herbs to nuts & seeds and chocolate chips!
It’s worth noting that scones are often served as a part of afternoon tea or breakfast with clotted cream, jam, butter, or cheese.
Are Scones Healthy?
Commercially available scones often pack a hefty caloric punch, thanks to the generous amounts of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed ingredients.
However, the versatility of scones opens the door to creating healthier versions without compromising on deliciousness.
Ways to Make Scones Healthier
By making the following mindful choices, you can transform any scone recipe into a nutrient-dense treat:
- Whole grain flour – Swap refined all-purpose flour with whole grain flour like whole wheat, spelt, or oat to boost fiber content.
- Gluten-free flour – If sensitive to gluten, experiment with swapping all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, such as rice, almond, buckwheat, sorghum, or coconut flour.
- Natural sweeteners – To reduce processed, refined sugars, choose natural sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or even mashed bananas.
- Non-dairy milk – If sensitive to dairy, swap dairy milk with almond, cashew, coconut, soy, oat, or other plant-based milk alternatives.
And that brings us to the moment we’ve all been waiting for! The scone recipes! Here you will find a variety of scone recipes, including whole wheat scones, spelt flour scones, gluten-free scones, sweet and savory scones, etc. Keep scrolling for 10 recipes that will inspire you to enjoy these beloved pastries in a new, healthy light! To check out the recipes, click the "Get the Recipe" button, and you'll be taken to a page where you will find the recipe and detailed step-by-step instructions. And if none of the scones' flavors appeal to you, a few recipes provide flavor variations. Enjoy! Apple and cinnamon is the classic flavor combination that's hard to resist. These tender homemade scones are filled with soft apple pieces and make a perfect fall treat. And if you are new to baking, you won't have any difficulties making them because the recipe comes with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. These flaky scones are paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The recipe provides instructions on how to make the scones as well as a delicious glaze. In addition, there are also a few suggestions on how you can change the flavor of the scones. Savory scones? Yes, please! These scones are made with sorghum flour and tapioca starch, which makes them gluten-free. They are quite easy to make and are kid-approved. If you are open to experimenting with new flavor combinations, this scone recipe is for you! These Banana Black Sesame Scones are dairy-free, refined sugar free, and vegan. These sweet and nutty scones have the perfect texture and are especially delicious paired with Sweet Tahini Glaze. Herbs make everything better, and these Gluten Free Cheese Scones are no exception. They taste delicious on their own and can be paired with almost any meal. Wouldn't they be just amazing with a hot bowl of soup? One more Apple Scones recipe, and this time they are gluten-free. These scones are made with a blend of sweet rice flour, oat flour, sorghum flour, and tapioca flour. They are perfectly fluffy, slightly spiced, and drizzled with just the perfect amount of honey. Made with almond flour, these healthy Blueberry Scones are gluten-free and paleo. Juicy blueberries and subtle tones of lemon make the scones a perfect summer treat. The scones are very easy to make, following the detailed instructions provided in the blog post. These whole wheat Lemon Berry Scones are made with very simple ingredients that most people have in their fridge and pantry. And you can pre-mix the dry ingredients and keep them in the freezer. This way, you only have to add the wet ingredients to quickly whip up a batch of delicious scones. This a perfect whole wheat scone recipe to have on hand. Looking for a healthy scone recipe for winter? Then these Pear and Chocolate Scones are for you. These healthy scones are made with whole wheat flour, and the recipe also calls for less butter than traditional scone recipes. In addition, these scones are kid-approved. One more perfect savory scone recipe. And this time, it's deli ham and cheddar cheese baked into fluffy whole wheat scones. They are made with the addition of ground flax seeds and lightly sweetened with a touch of honey. 10 Healthy Scone Recipes for Adults and Kids
Apple Cinnamon Scones
Awesome Flaky Scones
Bacon Cheddar Scones
Banana Black Sesame Scones
Fresh Herb Cheese Scones
Gluten-Free Apple Scones
Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones
Lemon Berry Scones
Pear and Chocolate Scones
Whole Wheat Ham and Cheese Scones
