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Healthy Orange Scones

These healthy orange scones are made with fresh orange juice and zest, whole wheat flour, and a touch of yogurt for a moist texture without excess fat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the scones
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, orange juice, zest, vanilla, and optional maple syrup.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. Shape dough into a circle (about 1 inch thick) on a floured surface. Cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack. Serve as is or drizzle with a light orange glaze.

Notes

Substitute white whole wheat flour for a lighter texture. Add chopped cranberries or dark chocolate chips for variation. A simple glaze of powdered sugar + orange juice can be drizzled on top (optional).