Buttermilk Drop Scones

These drop scones gain moist texture from buttermilk and applesauce and added flavor from cranberries and almonds for one delicious breakfast treat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 1.25 cups rolled oats
• 0.66666668653488 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1.5 cups low-fat buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Step 3

Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl until all ingredients are evenly dispersed.

Step 4

Stir buttermilk, applesauce, and egg together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir until dough is sticky. Fold in cranberries and almonds.

Step 5

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl for the topping. Drop 1/4 cup-size dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.