Whole Wheat Cherry Lime Scones

A delicious scone, made from real ingredients, low in fat, high in fiber, and packed full of yummy summer flavors.  Sounds like a great way to start the day to me!

And, it gets better.

You can make these in 1 bowl.

Whole Wheat Cherry Lime Scones

Ingredients

• 2 C white whole wheat flour
• 1/6 C sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 8 oz. cherry yogurt*
• 1 egg
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest {optional}
• 1 C pitted and quartered cherries {easy method for pitting cherries}

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add to that bowl, your 8 oz of cherry yogurt, egg and olive oil.

If you wish, add in the lime zest.  Then, stir in the cherries.

Allow the batter to sit for 1-2 minutes – it’s much easier to work with the batter. 

Drop about 1/4 C batter onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Repeat until you have between 9-11 scones; placing each about 1-2 inches apart. 

Bake at 400 for 15-18 minutes until scones are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.

 

Allow the scones to sit on the cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes.  Then, remove from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack and cool completely. 

Enjoy warm, or at room temperature later.

Store on the counter for 1-2 days, and in the fridge or freezer if you’re keeping them for later.  But they likely won’t last that long :)

*If you don’t use your own homemade yogurt, be sure to check the oz. on your yogurt container… they are typically sold in 4-6 oz containers.  When choosing a yogurt, choose one with the lowest added sugar.  I love Old Home Yogurt – their yogurt is naturally sweetened and has a thick consistency, like Greek Yogurt. 

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