Indulge in these rich, moist chocolate scones. They are the best protein-packed treat, perfect for your breakfast or snack, and they pack 8.7g of protein per scone.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love chocolate. If it has chocolate, count me in!

Now, with these scones, I don’t have to say goodbye to chocolate. They satisfy my sweet craving in a healthy, high-protein way.                      

These scones are dense, moist, and so indulgent. They are bursting with deep chocolate flavor, but they are a healthy treat.

Adding cottage cheese and protein powder provides a nice protein boost, elevating these scones to nearly 9 grams of protein per serving.

They are a perfect treat if you want to have a different breakfast or if you are having guests coming over for some afternoon tea.

My boyfriend loved them! Chocolate + protein is simply a combo even he cannot resist.

Ingredients and Substitutes

All-purpose flour (1 ½ cup) – You can replace some of the flour with more vanilla protein powder to make it higher in protein.

Vanilla protein powder, or all-purpose flour (½ cup) – If you want to make it extra indulgent, try using a chocolate-flavored protein powder.

Cacao powder (½ cup) – Replace with Dutch-process cocoa.

Baking soda (1 tsp)

Baking powder (1 tbsp)

Brown sugar (1/3 cup) –

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

Unsalted butter, cold (½ cup) – If you want a plant-based version, you can use plant-based butter.

EGG WASH

Egg (1)

Water (1 tsp)

GLAZING (OPTIONAL)

Dark chocolate chips (2 tbsp) – Swap for dark cacao nib or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter option.

Coconut oil (1 tsp) – or regular butter.

How to Make Chocolate Protein Cottage Cheese Scones

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Grab a bowl and add the all-purpose flour, protein powder, cacao powder, baking soda, baking powder, and brown sugar.

Step 2. Give the dry ingredients a good stir.

Step 3. Add the blended cottage cheese.

Step 4. Combine until you get a dry, crumbly dough.

Step 5. Cut the butter into small cubes and add them to the dough.

Step 6. Start kneading the dough using your hands until it forms a ball of dough.

Step 7. Flour the counter and place the dough on top. Grab a rolling pin and start rolling the dough until it forms a 7-inch wide circle.

Step 8. Cut the dough into 8 triangles and place each one on top of the baking sheet. Make sure you give them plenty of space.

Step 9. In another bowl, whisk the egg and the water. Brush each scone with the egg mixture.

Step 10. Place the scones in the oven and bake them for 18-20 minutes. When they are cooked remove them from the oven and let them cool down.

Step 11. Place the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook them in 30-second increments until the chocolate melts. Give the ingredients a mix and cover each scone with the glazing.

How I Would Modify This Recipe

• Make it Extra Chocolatey: Fold in ½ cup of dark chocolate chips or chunks before making the dough into a ball.
• Add Some Fruit: Add ½ cup of dried cranberries, raspberries, or cherries.
• Espresso Boost: Mix 1-2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder with the dry ingredients to enhance the chocolate flavor.
• Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of chili to add a nice kick.

My Storage Tips

If you want to keep your scones fresh, place them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep them for longer, you can keep them in the fridge for up to 7 days.

To keep them for longer, place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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