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Banana Scones

Delicious Banana Scones That Bring Joy to Breakfast Mornings

Enjoy these fluffy Banana Scones with a blend of ripe bananas and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Helps with rising.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda Contributes to rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Infuses flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Adds depth.
  • 0.5 cups Brown sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Cold unsalted butter Cubed.
  • 2 medium Ripe bananas Well-mashed.
  • 0.75 cups Heavy cream For moist texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar For topping.
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk Adjust consistency as needed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Ties flavor with scones.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter
  • sharp knife
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Banana Scones
  1. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl until smooth and cut the cold butter into small cubes.
  3. Add butter cubes to dry ingredients and work into mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.
  4. Fold in the mashed bananas, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into a 7-inch round circle, cut into 8 triangles, and freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush tops with heavy cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 25-28 minutes.
  7. Cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes, then prepare the glaze and drizzle over cooled scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is very cold and avoid overmixing the dough.

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