Healthy Scone Recipes

Scones aren't just for tea time. We have sweet and savory recipes that we know you'll love, any time of day.

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View Recipe: Toasted Almond and Cherry Scones

Whether it's tea time or dinner time, these scone recipes are perfect for any occassion.

Our first recipe is Toasted Almond and Cherry Scones.

These scones come together in less than 30 minutes and are best served warm from the oven. Substitute an equal amount of chopped pistachios or walnuts for the almonds, if you prefer.

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Nutty Parmesan Herb Scones

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View Recipe: Nutty Parmesan Herb Scones

Our portable protein-packed pastries won't send you into midmorning nap mode. Store scones in an airtight container for three to five days, or freeze up to one month.

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Glazed Blueberry Scones

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View Recipe: Glazed Blueberry Scones

Rediscover a delightful morning treat in these gluten-free scones loaded with fresh blueberries and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. Instead of wedges, you can also scoop and drop the dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet for easier prep and more crispy browned edges.

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Pizza Scones

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View Recipe: Pizza Scones

Gluten-free scones that taste like pizza? Count us in. Turkey pepperoni, three types of cheeses, and Italian seasoning give these savory scones convincing pizza flavor, making them the perfect kid-friendly treat!

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Cinnamon, Apple, and Oat Scones

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View Recipe: Cinnamon, Apple, and Oat Scones

Sorghum flour and brown rice flour give these scones a heartier texture that mimics the wheat-based variety. Serve them with a mug of hot chocolate or mulled cider for a delicious breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

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Chocolate Chip Scones

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View Recipe: Chocolate Chip Scones

Make a quick bread even quicker with the addition of a convenience product. Low-fat baking mix shortcuts the process because the flour, salt, and baking soda are already added in the proper ratios—allowing you to be a baking rock star, in less time, with less fuss.

Semisweet mini chocolate chips complement the currants beautifully.

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Cherry Almond Ricotta Drop Scones

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View Recipe: Cherry Almond Ricotta Drop Scones

Reserve half of the citrusy-sweet ricotta mixture to dollop over the warm scones. These crumbly, cakelike biscuits are best enjoyed the day they are made.

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Bittersweet Chocolate Scones

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View Recipe: Bittersweet Chocolate Scones

Bittersweet chocolate is the kicker in these tempting gluten-free scones. Dunk them in mugs of steaming coffee and prepare to be wowed.

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Chocolate-Cherry Scones

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View Recipe: Chocolate-Cherry Scones

These scones use our homemade Biscuit Mix flavored with bittersweet chocolate and dried cherries. Freeze a batch and reheat by microwaving at HIGH just until warm. Or pop a scone in your toaster oven, and bake at 300° for 10 minutes.

While chocolate and cherry is a heavenly combination, there are others: Try toasted pecans and dried apricots, diced crystallized ginger and lemon zest, or dried cranberries and orange zest.

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Classic Scones

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View Recipe: Classic Scones

Enjoy these barely sweet scones with strawberry jam. Try substituting other dried fruits, such as cranberries or blueberries, for the currants.

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Sour Cream Scones

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View Recipe: Sour Cream Scones

Whole-wheat flour adds nutty flavor to a basic scone recipe. Split one in half, and fill with your choice of curd.

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Dried Pear and Cardamom Scones

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View Recipe: Dried Pear and Cardamom Scones

Scones, like biscuits, are most tender when handled minimally. So have your ingredients ready, and use a soft touch when mixing and patting the dough.

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Pumpkin-Parmesan Scones

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View Recipe: Pumpkin-Parmesan Scones

Canned pumpkin puree makes these scones moist and tender, and it imbues them with the antioxidant beta-carotene. Pumpkinseed kernels add nutty crunch. Serve with a hearty vegetable soup or a meaty stew.

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Pistachio-Cranberry Scones

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View Recipe: Pistachio-Cranberry Scones

Our basic biscuit dough is enriched with sugar, egg, fruit, and nuts to make a sweet breakfast scone that's equally tasty served warm or at room temperature. A sprinkling of coarse turbinado sugar creates a crunchy topping.

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Chipotle-Cheddar Scones

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View Recipe: Chipotle-Cheddar Scones

Partner these savory scones with soups and salads. Freeze for up to three months.

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Cornmeal, Jalapeño, and Fresh Corn Scones

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View Recipe: Cornmeal, Jalapeño, and Fresh Corn Scones

Once baked, jalapeño peppers add relatively mild heat. If you want to tame it even further, reduce the amount of pepper or omit it. Or substitute serrano chiles for a spicier version.

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Blueberry-Pecan Scones

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View Recipe: Blueberry-Pecan Scones

Make these scones a day or two ahead, and store in an airtight container. Resist the temptation to knead the dough; doing so would break apart the tender blueberries. Leftover scones are nice with tea later in the day.

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Ham and Cheese Scones

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View Recipe: Ham and Cheese Scones

These savory scones are perfect paired with a salad or soup for a light meal.

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Apricot Scones

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View Recipe: Apricot Scones

These delicious homemade scones, studded with chopped dried apricots, are perfect for a British-style breakfast or afternoon snack. Experiment with other dried fruits for endless variations on this basic scone recipe.

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Sun-Dried Tomato-Parmesan Scones

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View Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato-Parmesan Scones

Slighty sweet sun-dried tomatoes paired with the salty bite of Parmesan cheese make these scones a real treat.

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Triple-Fruit Scones

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View Recipe: Triple-Fruit Scones

Dried cranberries and apricots, as well as orange rind, give these scones a sweet, tart flavor. But you can mix and match any dried fruits to create your own fruit scone.

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Tart Cherry-and-Vanilla Scones

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View Recipe: Tart Cherry-and-Vanilla Scones

These scones are the perfect sweet snack any time of the day. Just as appropriate with coffee for brunch or as an after dinner sweet.

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