Description
Delicious high-protein scones infused with warm cinnamon and fresh apples, perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup milk or dairy alternative
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, protein powder, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Melt the coconut oil or butter, then let it cool slightly. Whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, and the egg (if using).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples with a spatula.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and press into a circle, about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges or rounds.
- Transfer the shaped scones to the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free milk and coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, apple, cinnamon, high-protein, baked goods