LOW FAT FRUIT AND YOGURT SCONES

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This is a tasty breakfast delight. Each scone only has 3 grams of fat and around 200 calories.I love Scones. I used low fat yogurt instead of the high volume of butter. It makes them so delicious, and nutritious. You won't miss the fat at all. Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 1/2 c flour
1 tsp salt
1/3 c sugar plus 2 tablespoons divided
1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp baking powder
4 Tbsp melted butter,or canola oil
4 egg whites divided
1 c low fat plain yogurt
3/4 c cranberry craisins
3/4 c golden raisins
3/4 c cherry craisins
1/3 c chopped walnuts
the zest of 1 orange

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degree's. Grease or line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. soak all of the fruit for 30 minutes or until plump in a bowl of water.Drain and discard water.
  • 3. Combine Flour,1/3 cup of sugar,salt,baking powder,and cinnamon. Add the oil,or melted butter,and combine with a fork really well.
  • 4. Whisk in 3 of the egg whites. Add orange zest,and yogurt to flour mixture. Add the dried fruit and nuts to the mixture. Mix until ingredients are well incorporated.
  • 5. Place dough on a slightly floured surface. Knead dough just until ingredients are mixed. Don't knead to much. Divide the dough in half. Flatten each ball of dough in to a 3/4 inch thick Round circle.
  • 6. Cut each round in to 8 slices.Like cutting a pie. Place slices on parchment lined sheet pan,or greased pan. Brush the top of each slice with remaining beaten egg white. Sprinkle sugar on top of each slice.( you may skip this step and make an icing with powdered sugar,and skim milk if you prefer. Drizzle over them after they cool.
  • 7. Bake at 400 degree's for 20 minutes,or until browned.Cool and serve.

LOL FF
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves scones.


Farss Muhamed
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These scones are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so light and fluffy.


Jaxon Doan
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these are actually really good. They're not too dry and the fruit and yogurt give them a nice flavor.


Blessing Barack
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These scones are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Dusty Brossart
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I've made these scones for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Awais jan
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These scones are a great addition to any brunch menu.


Patricia Jackson
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I love the low-fat yogurt in this recipe. It makes the scones lighter and healthier.


Busie Ncube
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These scones are a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Lijo George
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I've tried this recipe with different fruits and they all turn out great. My favorites are blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.


charles nkwana
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These scones are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Victoria Monday
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I love that these scones are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a bit healthier than traditional scones.


alexavier_romero10
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These scones are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Mr Umer
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ali Husnain
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover yogurt. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional scones.


Qasim jatt
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Jishan Ehs
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These scones turned out so fluffy and moist! I loved the combination of tangy yogurt and sweet fruit.