Sweet bananas blend together with creamy cottage cheese to create these fluffy, golden scones. They are a delicious, healthy treat with only 4 grams of added sugars.

If you don’t know what to do with the bananas that are currently sitting on your kitchen counter, turning a bit more brown with each passing day, you’ve come to the right place.

Most people throw away brown, spotty bananas. But, I don’t like food waste, and they are the perfect ingredient to use when you want to have a healthy treat.

They give you that sweetness in baking, so you don’t have to rely on added sugars.

These scones are buttery, sweet, and simply delicious, making them the perfect breakfast or afternoon treat.

These scones are warm, comforting, and each bite gives you the natural sweetness of bananas, the creaminess of cottage cheese, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon.

Besides the flavor, they are a nutritional wonder.

Each scone has only 4 grams of added sugars, meaning they only offer one teaspoon of sugar per serving. And, they have almost 8 grams of protein, making them a great option to help you stay full all morning or afternoon.

Ingredients and Substitutes

All-purpose flour, based on how ripe the bananas are (3 1/2 – 4 cups) – You can use whole wheat flour if you want to make them higher in fiber and heartier, or use a gluten-free flour blend.

Baking powder (2 tsp)

Cinnamon (1 tsp) – Swap with nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.

Salt (1/4 tsp)

Egg (1 medium)

Maple syrup (1/4 cup) – Replace with honey, agave, or brown sugar. If you want to remove the added sugars, you can use a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol.

Mashed bananas (1 cup, about 3 medium ripe bananas) – Substitute with applesauce or sweet potato puree.

Cottage cheese, 2% (1 cup) – Swap with ricotta or Greek yogurt.

Vanilla extract (1 tsp) – You can also use almond extract or vanilla bean paste.

Butter, cold and grated (1/3 cup) – Replace with ghee, coconut oil, or any dairy-free option.

Topping

Banana, sliced (1) – Switch with thinly sliced apples, pears, or fresh berries if you want a different flavor.

Egg Wash

Egg (1 medium)

Water (1 tsp)

Glazing

Greek yogurt (4 tbsp) – Swap with coconut yogurt or any other plant-based yogurt.

Maple syrup (4 tbsp)

How to Make Banana Cottage Cheese Scones

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Grab a large bowl and add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 2. Give the ingredients a good stir.

Step 3. In another bowl, add the egg, maple syrup, mashed bananas, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract.

Step 4. Combine all the ingredient thoroughly.

Step 5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones.

Step 6. Grab a silicone spatula and mix the ingredients until they form a dough. Don’t worry if it’s a bit dry.

Step 7. Grate the cold butter and add it to the dough.

Step 8. Start folding in the butter into the dough until it’s all combined.

Step 9. Roll the dough into a ball and place it on a floured countertop. Grab a rolling pin and roll the dough until it forms an 8-9-inch-wide circle.

Tip: If the dough is too sticky, flour the rolling pin.

Step 10. Cut the circle into 8 triangles.

Step 11. Place the scones on the baking sheet, making sure you leave plenty of space between them. And, if they don’t fit, use another baking sheet.

Step 12. Place 2 bananas slices on top of each scone.

Step 13. Whisk the egg and water to form a batter. Use a brush and cover the scones with the mix.

Step 14. Place the scones in the oven and bake them for 18-20 minutes.

Step 15. In a small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and maple syrup to form a glaze.

Step 16. When the scones have cooled down, glaze them with the Greek yogurt and maple syrup mix.

How I Would Modify This Recipe

• Add Some Crunch: Fold in ½ cup of toasted walnuts or pecans when you add the butter.
• Make It Extra Indulgent: Add ½ cup of semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks. Bananas and chocolate are just the perfect pairing.
• Gluten–Free: Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Just make sure you use a blend that has xanthan gum to make sure it keeps the same texture.
• Add More Fruit: Toss in some frozen or fresh blueberries. Just be careful when mixing so you don’t turn the dough purple.

My Storage Tips

If you have any leftovers, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can extend their life to 5-6 days if you place them in the fridge.

And, if you want to keep them for longer, you can wrap them individually and place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

Now, if you want to bring them back to life, place them in the microwave for 15-20 minutes, or in the toaster at 300°F for 5 minutes (this is my favorite way to reheat them).

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