nutritious & delicious
This recipe is the result of combining a great-tasting, high-fat scone with a decent-tasting, good-for-you scone. The result is, fortunately, a great-tasting scone that is high in nutrients and low in fat and calories. The primary nutritional benefits come from the bran, whole wheat flour and bananas, boosted by some protein from the milk and …
I considered using “surprise” in the title to represent the broccoli hidden within these scones. I’m sorry to report, however, that the surprise was on me. My children won’t eat them. (Argh!) They like ham; they like cheddar; they like scones; they even like broccoli, but they won’t touch these. They won’t explain why, so …
Not only are these nutrient-dense scones packed with oats, whole grain wheat flour, and cherries, but they also contain less fat than a typical scone. Some might prefer the texture provided by the buttermilk and 10 ounces of butter called for in a similar recipe, but our kids love this version, and that works for …