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Low-Fat Healthy Pumpkin Scones Recipe

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These Low-Fat Healthy Pumpkin Scones are a moist and flavorful treat perfect for autumn or any time you crave a cozy baked good. Made with a blend of whole wheat and self-rising flour, warm spices, and pumpkin puree, these scones offer a lighter alternative to traditional recipes by using fat-free Greek yogurt and minimal butter. Finished with a simple glaze, these scones are lightly sweetened and have a tender crumb, making them ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini scones or 12 large scones

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice mix as alternative)
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted, for glaze)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1/3 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2-3 tablespoons fat-free half and half or milk (for dough)
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free half and half or milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, self-rising flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger. Alternatively, you can use 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice mix instead of the individual spices.
  3. Combine Brown Sugar and Butter: In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and melted cooled butter using a fork until the mixture is coarse and well combined. Add this to the flour mixture, stirring until the ingredients start to incorporate.
  4. Add Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour this into the flour mixture and mix gently with a rubber spatula.
  5. Form Dough: Use clean hands to bring the dough together. If the dough feels too dry and crumbly, add the fat-free half and half or milk one tablespoon at a time just until it holds together and is manageable.
  6. Shape Scones: Lightly flour your work surface. For mini scones, form the dough into a 7 1/2 x 12 inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Slice two long strips lengthwise, then cut triangles from each strip to make about 24 mini scones. For larger scones, make one cut down the middle of the rectangle and cut triangles to yield about 12 large scones.
  7. Arrange and Bake: Place the cut scones on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1/2 inch between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the tops and bottoms are lightly browned.
  8. Cool: Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before glazing.
  9. Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of fat-free half and half or milk in a small bowl until smooth and well blended.
  10. Apply Glaze: Dip, drizzle, or lightly brush each cooled scone with the glaze. Allow the glaze to dry completely before serving for a sweet finish.

Notes

  • The spice measurements can be swapped with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice mix for convenience.
  • Adjust the quantity of half and half or milk to get the right dough consistency—it should hold together but not be sticky.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and half and half with suitable plant-based alternatives.
  • Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/low-fat-healthy-pumpkin-scones-recipe/