In my opinion, scones are a perfect food. I love them sweet or savory and thoroughly enjoy the baking process.

And they’re especially good when they’re also high protein! They make for an awesome high-protein breakfast, protein dessert, or even a meal prep snack!

If you want to indulge in some tasty scones but want to make sure that you still meet your protein goals, you will love this list of 16 high-protein scone recipes.

1. Ham and Cheese Scones

Savory scones are absolutely amazing and always bring me joy. I love making these ham and cheese scones every time I have a brunch gathering.

They always go quickly and have 15.8 grams of protein per serving.

With plenty of flavor and so much cheesy goodness, these are a yummy, guilt-free snack!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 385
• Fats: 20.9g
• Protein: 15.8g
• Carbs: 34.8g

2. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Scones

I enjoy baking with cottage cheese and find that blended cottage cheese works so well in scones. These Strawberry Cottage Cheese Scones turn out beautifully every time and taste so scrumptious!

They would be amazing with an afternoon cup of coffee or tea. You will need fresh strawberries and a bit of vanilla extract like this, along with a few pantry staples to make these delicious scones.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 285
• Fats: 16.5g
• Protein: 9.1g
• Carbs: 33.6g

3. Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Scones

Chocolate chip scones are a go-to dessert at my house. I have been making them for years and am always trying out new recipes.

I think I have found a winner in this one because these scones offer extra protein from cottage cheese. If you are a chocolate chip scone lover, you won’t be disappointed when you taste these scrumptious scones.

Dark chocolate chips like this are perfect in this recipe.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 355
• Fats: 18.9g
• Protein: 9.4g
• Carbs: 41.6g

4. Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones

The lemon/blueberry combination is amazing in these scones. They have tons of natural flavor, a refreshing taste, and 8.9 grams of protein per serving.

The next time you want a sweet treat, make these as a guilt-free indulgence that will please your palette!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 345
• Fats: 17.6g
• Protein: 8.9g
• Carbs: 40.2g

5. Raspberry Cottage Cheese Scones

I love making these Raspberry Cottage Cheese Scones. They use fresh or frozen raspberries to add a dose of health and tons of yumminess to the batter.

These scones offer such delicious flavor, and with an entire cup of blended cottage cheese, add a nice dose of protein to your day.

You could also try making these with other types of berries, like blackberries or blueberries!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 340
• Fats: 17.3g
• Protein: 9g
• Carbs: 41.8g

6. Orange Cottage Cheese Scones

Orange scones are classic, don’t you think? These Orange Cottage Cheese Scones have the same incredible taste you want from a good orange scone and look super elegant but also offer extra protein.

I enjoy making them for tea parties and always serve them on a special platter like this.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 317
• Fats: 16.4g
• Protein: 8.6g
• Carbs: 36.2g

7. Banana Cottage Cheese Scones

Love a good banana-inspired dessert? You are not alone because I do too!

The next time you are craving something banana flavored but want to keep on top of your protein goals, try out these tasty Banana Cottage Cheese Scones. They are easy to make, taste just incredible,  and are sure to impress guests!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 279
• Fats: 9.7g
• Protein: 7.4g
• Carbs: 42.6g

8. Apple Chai Protein Scones

Chai and apple go together so nicely, especially on a fall day, don’t you think? I love this flavor combination so much, especially when I am craving a cozy, comforting cold weather treat.

These Apple Chai Protein Scones have 12 grams of protein per serving. They will become a regular in your dessert rotation for sure!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 306
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 39g

9. Chocolate Protein Cottage Cheese Scones

If you want to make a dessert that is truly decadent but also want to make sure that you are getting enough protein, you can’t go wrong with these Chocolate Protein Cottage Cheese Scones.

They are so so yummy and have almost nine grams of protein per serving.

You will need cacao powder like this to make your own Chocolate Protein Cottage Cheese Scones.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 329
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 8.7g
• Carbs: 38g

10. Gingerbread Cottage Cheese Scones

I am a huge fan of gingerbread flavor, so of course I am obsessed with these scrumptious gingerbread scones. You will love making and serving (and eating) these, especially during the holiday season.

They have nearly 10 grams of protein but you would never know that they are sneakily healthy by how amazing they taste!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 344
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 9.6g
• Carbs: 45g

11. Carrot Cake Protein Scones with Greek Yogurt

Do you love carrot cake? I do too, but don’t always want to bake an entire cake, especially if I am not having company.

That’s where these Carrot Cake Protein Scones come in. Greek yogurt gives this treat extra protein that will satisfy your cravings while keeping you full!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 314
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 39g

12. Apple Pie Cottage Cheese Scones

I love the flavor of apple pie so anything with that general flavor profile will be a winner in my book. If you are looking for apple pie-inspired desserts that help you meet your protein goals, these are the perfect scones for you.

These are made with cozy cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated apples. This is a cozy treat that is amazing on a cold day.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 313
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbs: 39g

13. Cinnamon Roll Protein Scones

Cinnamon rolls are one of the most requested desserts at my house. If you are a cinnamon roll fan as well, try out these amazing protein ones.

They get their extra dose of protein from blended cottage cheese and protein powder like this. Everyone in your family will love these treats.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 283
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 9.7g
• Carbs: 25g

14. Lemon Cottage Cheese Scones

Lemon scones are a classic dessert or brunch item in my book because they have such a refreshing and delicate flavor. I enjoy making them for breakfasts, brunches, and teas.

These Lemon Cottage Cheese Scones have the perfect amount of citrusy goodness from fresh lemon juice plus 9 grams of protein!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 334
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 9.2g
• Carbs: 42g

15. Protein Pumpkin Scones with Cottage Cheese

Pumpkin-flavored treats are one of my favorite things to make, especially during the fall.

These Protein Pumpkin Scones are made with cottage cheese for extra protein and are truly the best fall party food. You can use fresh roasted & blended pumpkin for this or canned pumpkin puree.

They taste absolutely amazing and will delight family, friends, and guests!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 236
• Fats: 9.5g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 27g

16. Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones

Do you love blueberry desserts? You are not alone, because I do too.

Give me a blueberry sweet treat any day and I am happy! I will be even more thrilled with something that boosts my protein intake, like these yummy scones which get additional protein from blended cottage cheese.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 230
• Fats: 10g
• Protein: 7.5g
• Carbs: 29g