Best 8 Skinny Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Recipes

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When it comes to enjoying a delicious yet healthy snack or breakfast treat, few things quite compare to the classic scone. But what if you could indulge in a version of these delectable delights that caters to those with dietary restrictions or those simply looking for a lighter, healthier alternative? Enter skinny cranberry buttermilk scones, the perfect solution for anyone seeking a guilt-free yet satisfying pastry experience. With their tantalizing combination of fresh cranberries, tangy buttermilk, and a touch of sweetness, these scones offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. So, if you're ready to elevate your scone game and discover a recipe that not only satisfies your taste buds but also aligns with your health goals, join us on this culinary adventure to create the perfect skinny cranberry buttermilk scones.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK CRANBERRY SCONES



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped fine
finely grated zest from one small lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
heavy cream (optional, for brushing tops of scones)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Add butter chunks and toss lightly with flour; place bowl in fridge.
  • 3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, and lemon zest; place bowl in fridge.
  • 4. Get organized: measure out and chop the cranberries; set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silpat; set aside. Lightly dust a counter top with flour. Pour a little bit of heavy cream in a bowl and have a pastry brush handy.
  • 5. Remove bowls of flour and buttermilk from fridge. Cut butter into flour with a pastry blender or rub together with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cranberries and stir to combine.
  • 6. Add buttermilk mixture all at once to flour mixture and stir until the mixture clumps together. Dump mixture out onto floured counter top and, with floured hands, gather into a ball and knead once or twice to combine everything. Pat into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 slices, like a pie, or cut with biscuit or cookie cutters into whatever shape you prefer. Put scones on lined baking sheet and brush lightly with heavy cream (optional).
  • 7. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 13-15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove to cooling rack.
  • 8. Enjoy with someone you love.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 mg

CRANBERRY BUTTERMILK SCONES



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In Bend, Oregon, Loraine Meyer bakes these light, fluffy scones that are loaded with dried cranberries and topped with cinnamon-sugar. "I take them to breakfast meetings, serve them at brunches, and share them with neighbors and friends," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until combined. Fold in the cranberries and orange zest. , Turn onto a floured surface; divide dough in half. Pat each half into a 6-in. circle. Cut each circle into six wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SKINNY CRANBERRY-BUTTERMILK SCONES



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42% less sat fat • 75% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Busy morning? Grab a scone, a carton of yogurt, and a piece of fruit and head out the door. Breakfast is served!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger or cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
1/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
3/4 cup dried cranberries or dried currants
Buttermilk or milk
3 tablespoons rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg product and the 1/3 cup buttermilk; stir in dried cranberries. Add the buttermilk mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened (some of the dough may look dry).
  • Turn out dough onto a floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing for 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll the dough into an 8-inch circle. Lightly brush top of dough with additional buttermilk or milk; sprinkle with oats, pressing gently into dough. Cut dough circle into 12 wedges.
  • Place dough wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Serve warm.
  • *To make 1/3 cup sour milk, place 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/3 cup total liquid; stir. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 scone, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BUTTERMILK SCONES



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I couldn't find this exact recipe posted, so I am posting ANOTHER cranberry scone recipe. :) My mom makes these and they always turn out moist and flaky. They are especially good if you use dried cranberries that are flavored with orange (I found them at Trader Joe's). Since I don't usually have buttermilk on hand, I combine 1 Tbsp. lemon juice plus enough milk to equal one cup and let it curdle while I am mixing the dry ingredients.

Provided by Al Al

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Cut in butter till crumbly.
  • Stir in buttermilk gently until just combined.
  • Fold in cranberries and orange peel.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and divide into two balls.
  • Pat each ball into a six inch circle and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cut each into six wedges, leaving them together on the pan.
  • Brush with milk, then sprinkle on the sugar combined with the cinnamon.
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • You can also cut them into circles with a round cookie cutter, but the baking time will be less if you place them on the baking sheet not touching each other.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 31.5, Sodium 397.7, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 9, Protein 4.1

CRANBERRY SCONES



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Fresh orange and cranberries partner in sweet coffeeshop scones.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1 egg
1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon orange peel. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries.
  • In 1-cup measuring cup, beat egg well. Add buttermilk to make 2/3 cup. Add to flour mixture; stir gently with fork until dry particles begin to cling together. (Do not add more liquid. Mixture may be crumbly.)
  • On lightly floured surface, gently press dough together to form ball. Divide dough in half. Place both halves on cookie sheet; flatten each into 6-inch round. With floured knife or pizza cutter, cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges slightly, about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix orange butter ingredients until well blended. Serve warm scones with orange butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY SCONES



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A quick basic scone recipe with traditional holiday ingredients...great treat for Christmas morning! Serve warm with butter and tea!

Provided by CRISTINA GOMEZ

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled and diced
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
⅓ cup white sugar
1 grated zest of one orange
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. Mix lightly.
  • In another bowl, beat together cream and egg; slowly pour into dry ingredients, mixing with rubber scraper until dough forms. Knead dough 4 or 5 times, being careful not to over handle. Divide dough in half. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape each half into a 6 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place scones on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

BUTTERY CRANBERRY SCONES



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Package up the dry ingredients for these yummy scones, add a recipe card and some tea bags, and you have a charming, easy-budget gift sure to make anyone smile!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface. Add chips and cranberries, kneading about 10 times., Pat dough into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cut into wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY BUTTERMILK SCONES



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Make and share this Cranberry Buttermilk Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VickiAk

Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 6 scones

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Blend 1/4 cup of the flour with the cranberries and let stand over night to absorb excess moisture.
  • Next day, mix remaining flour and all other dry ingredients.
  • Cut into butter until mixture is consistency of oatmeal.
  • Stir in cranberries in the flour and orange rind.
  • Blend eggs and buttermilk. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until just blended.
  • If dough is sticky, flour hands and pat into a 6-inch ball. Score into six wedges.
  • Bake in 400­°F oven for 15 minutes.
  • Glaze with fresh cream and sugar immediately after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 317.8, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the scones. This will help them to rise evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the scones tough.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the scones warm with butter, jam, or honey.

Conclusion:

These skinny cranberry buttermilk scones are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. They are also easy to make and can be made ahead of time. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack, give these skinny cranberry buttermilk scones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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