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Healthy Blueberry Scones

Updated: Jan 21, 2024 ยท Published: Feb 3, 2020 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan ยท 35 Comments

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Time: 33 minutes mins

Healthy Blueberry Scones are packed with juicy blueberries and have about half the calories of traditional scones and almost zero fat. They will fit your healthy diet.

๐ŸซIngredients

Flourโ€”AP flour and whole wheat flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Yogurtโ€”non-fat
Blueberriesโ€”fresh or frozen
Pantry ingredientsโ€”sugar, vanilla extract, salt

blueberry scone on white plate.
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  • ๐ŸซIngredients
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Make These Healthy Blueberry Sconesโ€”Step-by-Step
  • โœ”๏ธTips
  • Variations
  • Other low-fat recipes
  • Storage of leftovers
  • โ“FAQs
  • Scone vs. Biscuit
  • ๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Pro Tips
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You can have your cake and eat it, too. Healthy blueberry scones will take the boredom out of a healthy diet, like a low-calorie and low-fat diet, and are the perfect guilt-free breakfast or brunch treat.

This healthy scone recipe has only 165 calories and almost zero fat (less than 0.5 grams) per scone. It comes together easily and quickly in a little over 30 minutes. Just follow the simple step-by-step photo instructions.

The whole wheat flour gives them a slightly nutty taste. They are packed with tasty fruit in a moist, soft, fluffy scone sprinkled with sugar. This is a perfect recipe to make fresh for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

For other almost fat-free recipes, see Healthy Biscuits and Healthier Sausage Gravy and Biscuits.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Make These Healthy Blueberry Sconesโ€”Step-by-Step

blueberries and ingredients for scones.

1. Preheat oven to 375ยฐ convection or 400ยฐ conventional.

Combining the dry ingredients in a glass bowl.

2. Combine dry ingredients. 1 ยฝ cup AP flour and ยฝ cup whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder, ยฝ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar.

adding yogart to dry mix in bowl.

3. Add 1 ยผ cups of non-fat yogurt and ยฝ teaspoon vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated.

pouring blueberries into bowl with dough.

4. Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Fold in until well distributed.

cutting dough into wedges,

5. Lightly dust a baking mat with flour. Place dough in the middle of the mat. With lightly flour-dusted hands, form an 8-inch disk. Cut into eight wedges.

wedges of scone on baking mat,

6. Separate them on the pad for some expansion space. Lightly dust with one tablespoon of sugar.

scones browned on tray,

7. Transfer the baking mat to a sheet pan. Bake until golden brownโ€”about 18 minutes.

Plate full of blueberry scones,

8. Move to a cooling rack until served.

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โœ”๏ธTips

  • Do not over-mix the dough; if it is dry, it needs a little more yogurt or milk.
  • Greek yogurt will add a bit more yogurt twang that can be noticed and may need a splash of milk, but otherwise, it will work fine.
  • If you want a little "fluffier," use 100% all-purpose flour, but it will still be firmer. The texture is a little heavier than a regular scone. If you want flaky, you will need a different recipe since you won't get that without fat.

Variations

This healthy scone recipe can easily use other berries like strawberry, raspberry, etc. The berries or pieces of berry will work better if smaller and firmer. So, you may need to cut them up or freeze them before mixing them into the firm dough.

Chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or nuts are also good additions.

You can make savory scones with a variety of cheese and herbs. Just put them in this base recipe without the sugar and blueberries.

Other low-fat recipes

Here are a few of my favorite low-fat dinner recipes: Healthier Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Pork Chili, or Small Crock Pot White Chicken Chili.

Or for sweet but still low-fat, try Healthy Carrot Cake. And don't forget the dogโ€”try Low-Fat Homemade Dog Biscuits

Storage of leftovers

Leftovers should be sealed in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days and frozen for 3-4 months.

โ“FAQs

Can I use frozen blueberries in scones?

Yes. There is no need to thaw first.

Why are there scones healthy?

They are both low-fat and low-calorie and fit those diets perfectly. They are not low in carbohydrates and are not gluten-free.

Flour and blueberries have a minimal amount of fat. Fat-free yogurt may have a trace depending on the brand. But there are less than 0.5 grams per serving.

Scone vs. Biscuit

While the ingredients are similar,  scones frequently have some sweetness and fruit. Both are "quick bread," which means they use chemical leaveners like baking powder and baking soda. Biscuits and scones are both built on the foundation of flour, fat (usually butter), and liquid.

The texture of a scone should be more dense and less of that biscuit fluff. Also, a little dryer, not really dry, just not as moist as a biscuit.

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๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions

blueberry scone on white plate

Healthy Blueberry Scones

4.36 from 141 votes
From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Healthy Blueberry Sconesย are packed with juicy blueberries and have about half the calories of traditional scones and almost zero fat. They will fit your healthy diet.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
Servings #/Adjustable :8
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
  • ยฝ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder - aluminum-free
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ยผ cup non-fat yogurt
  • ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries - fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon sugar - for topping

Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ยฐ convection or 400ยฐ conventional.
    blueberries and ingredients for scones
  • Combine dry ingredients. 1 ยฝ cup AP flour and ยฝ cup whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder, ยฝ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
    Combining the dry ingredients in a glass bowl
  • Add 1 ยผ cups of non-fat yogurt and ยฝ teaspoon vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated.
    adding yogurt to biscuit ingredients in white bowl
  • Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Fold in until well distributed.
    pouring blueberries into bowl with dough
  • Lightly dust a baking mat with flour. Place dough in the middle of the mat. With lightly flour-dusted hands, form an 8-inch disk. Cut into eight wedges.
    cutting dough into wedges
  • Separate them on the pad for some expansion space. Lightly dust with one tablespoon of sugar.
    wedges of scone on baking mat
  • Transfer the baking mat to a sheet pan. Bake until golden brownโ€”about 18 minutes. Move to the cooling rack, but excellent served warm.
    scones browned on tray

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips

  1. Frozen or fresh blueberries will do. If you use frozen, give them a rinse and pick over for stems.
  2. You can vary the ratio of the flours, but this is a nice compromise for texture and taste while still being moist.
  3. If you want a little "fluffier," use 100% all-purpose flour.
  4. If you want flaky, then you will need a different recipe.
  5. You may use Greek yogurt if you want, but there will be a bit more of a yogurt taste. They may need a splash of milk.
  6. Variations with other berries and additives are discussed in the post.
  7. Store sealed at room temperature for 3-4 days and frozen for 3-4 weeks.
  8. Nutrition Note: Flour and blueberries have a very small amount of fat. Fat-free yogurt may have a bit depending on the brand. But these are less than 0.5 grams per serving.

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Nutrition Estimate (may vary)

Calories : 170 kcal (9%)Carbohydrates : 36 g (12%)Protein : 6 g (12%)Fat : 0.4 g (1%)Saturated Fat : 0.4 g (2%)Cholesterol : 1 mgSodium : 508 mg (21%)Potassium : 145 mg (4%)Fiber : 1 g (4%)Sugar : 11 g (12%)Vitamin A : 10 IUVitamin C : 2 mg (2%)Calcium : 191 mg (19%)Iron : 2 mg (11%)
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry Scones, Low Fat, Low Fat Scones

I  based this on my popular  Low-Fat Biscuits recipe. You wouldn't mistake them for my wonderful Whole Wheat Blueberry Scones, but they are a nice treat.

Editor's Note: Originally published January 16, 2016. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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  1. Sue says

    April 22, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out really well! My dough was a bit sticky, so I skipped the step of forming it into a disk and just put it on parchment paper as 8 moderately elongated rectangles. Worked great!

    Reply
  2. DT says

    February 10, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    Thought I'd try a different yogurt recipe but these are not scone-like at all.

    Reply
  3. Tuba H says

    February 07, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    3 stars
    I didnโ€™t have any whole wheat flour on me so I used AP, so maybe the recipe notes were incorrect.

    After mixing everything together the batter was insanely sticky and I ended up needing to add almost double the amount of flour for it to form some kind of dough. After baking it was more of a bready texture (probably from all the extra flour) but had a nice flavour.
    I wouldnโ€™t recommend these, thereโ€™s nicer ones out here that are vegan and use coconut oil instead of yoghurt

    Reply
  4. Jill C says

    June 30, 2021 at 10:25 am

    Followed the recipe, added a little o.j. after mixing everything together (still a little dry), added 1/2 c blueberries (all I had) and 1/2 c chopped peach. Baked for 24 minute. Very good. Next time I will flatten a bit more, and they will bake at correct time. I love the simplicity of no milk or butter needed. Ty.

    Reply
  5. Rae says

    April 25, 2021 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    I have to s say this is one of the best recipes I have ever made! I used a half cup of instant oatmeal (blueberry flavored) mixed with regular oatmeal instead of whole wheat flour. This is because I bought a Costco carton of instant flavored oatmeal and did not like it nearly as much as regular Quaker oats, and therefore need to get rid of those 40 packets!
    I did have to cook it about 15 minutes longer than recipe stated. They were so delicious!!!!
    I have to up load a pic as they were also beautiful.

    Reply
    • Eva says

      May 10, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      What are the measurements for oatmeal?? How is the consistency with oatmeal?? Thank you.

  6. Jane Cameron says

    February 16, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is brilliant! I used Greek yogurt with an extra 1/4 cup of skim milk, because in the Rocky mountains of Alberta it is dry with high elevation so I always need a bit more liquid. Made them with raspberries and they turned out perfect! Scones are my favourite so thank you for the recipe.

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