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Healthy Cranberry Orange Scones
Enjoy these light and flavorful scones packed with fresh cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Dried and wet ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cups white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ tsp teaspoon salt
- 1 tbsp tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp tablespoons honey
- 3 tbsp tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cups fresh cranberries, diced
- 2 tsp teaspoons nonfat milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add yogurt, honey, orange juice, and vanilla; stir just until combined. Fold in cranberries.
- Shape dough into a ¾-inch thick circle on the baking sheet. Brush with milk and cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes until golden. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for best flavor and texture.