How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

Autumn is here, and that means it's time for all things pumpkin! If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this seasonal favorite, look no further than these Healthy Pumpkin Scones. These scones are moist, flavorful, and packed with all the warm spices of fall, making them the perfect treat for any time of day.

What sets these scones apart from traditional recipes is their focus on health. Made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and natural sweeteners, these scones ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 scones

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and baking soda together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles small crumbs.
  • Mix 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, sour cream, white sugar, and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until dough forms. Gently roll dough into a circle on a floured work surface and cut into wedges or use fall-inspired cookie cutters. Arrange scones on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl until glaze is smooth; spread over warm scones.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 71mg