13 Easy, Healthy Scone Recipes That Are Sweet & Delicious

April 08, 2020

Scones are the perfect baked treat for any time of day. Any home baker can whip up these easy and delicious scone recipes. Feel free to use whatever dried fruits or chocolate you have on hand to make these recipes even sweeter. Recipes like Lemon Poppy Seed Scones and Chocolate Peanut Butter Scones are tasty, filling and make a great breakfast or snack.

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Irish Soda Bread Scones

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This single-serve version of classic Irish soda bread is fun for St. Patrick's Day, but you'll find they're also delicious for weekend brunches. All you need with these scones is a warm cup of tea. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones

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No bakery degree required for this recipe: these healthy lemon-poppy seed scones are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. White whole-wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, and just enough butter gives them great flavor and texture without going overboard on calories. For a sweeter scone, drizzle with the optional scone glaze. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015

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Morning Glory Scones

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No bakery degree required for this recipe: these healthy carrot- and raisin-studded morning glory scones are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. White whole-wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, and just enough butter gives them great flavor and texture without going overboard on calories. For a sweeter scone, drizzle with the optional scone glaze. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015

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Nectarine Scones

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This easy scone recipe calls for nectarines, but try swapping in different stone fruits, such as peaches and plums, as they ripen throughout the season. Serve for brunch or afternoon tea. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

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Blackberry Buttermilk Scones

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If you've never baked scones at home, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how easy they are to make. And it's hard to beat this version made with fresh blackberries and tangy buttermilk. This healthy scone recipe calls for half all-purpose flour and half white whole-wheat flour--the latter improves the nutritional profile of the scones without affecting their flavor and texture. Serve these for weekend brunch, at teatime or anytime you want a special breakfast treat. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2019

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Scones

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Ready in under an hour, the chocolate and peanut butter flavor of these filling breakfast scones will delight your taste buds. They're also perfect as an on-the-go snack or an afternoon pick-me-up treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Scones with Candied Lemons

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These scones are bursting with lemon flavor. The scones have a lemony taste but the stars of the show may just be the glaze and the beautiful--and edible--candied lemon slices! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chocolate-Cherry Scones

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No bakery degree required for this recipe: these healthy chocolate-and-cherry scones are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. White whole-wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, and just enough butter gives them great flavor and texture without going overboard on calories. For a sweeter scone, drizzle with the optional scone glaze. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015

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Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Scones

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Zucchini and whole wheat flour add their moistness and hearty texture to quick chocolate chip scones. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Scones with Currants

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Scones are best eaten warm and fresh the day they're made. Spread with a little sugar-free strawberry jam, these current-filled scones qualify as one of life's simple pleasures. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Blueberry-Oat Scones with Flaxseeds

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Start the day off right by enjoying these flaky scones made with oats, yogurt, blueberries, and flaxseeds. Spread them with light or fat-free cream cheese or low-sugar preserves. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Cranberry Whole Wheat Scones

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These quick bread scone recipe is packed with flavor and diabetic-friendly! An ideal treat to serve for breakfast or brunch. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Maple Nut & Pear Scones

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Delicate pears, pecans and maple flavor make these scones really special. Our makeover of this tender, flaky breakfast pastry uses reduced-fat cream cheese, canola oil and just a touch of butter to replace 1 1/2 sticks of butter. The addition of rolled oats and whole-wheat pastry flour boosts fiber and enhances the nutty flavor. For more fruit intensity, serve with pear butter. Source: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005

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