Description
These Banana Chocolate Chip Scones are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. The combination of ripe bananas and mini chocolate chips creates a moist and flavorful scone that is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for brushing)
- coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend in Butter: Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Prepare Banana Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Add banana mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, pat into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on baking sheet. Brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 16–18 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- These scones freeze well and can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
