Lemon Coconut Cottage Cheese Scones
These scones are full of bright lemon, toasted coconut, and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. With over 7 grams of protein per serving, they are a healthy sweet treat to have along your afternoon coffee.
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1 cup cottage cheese 2% blended
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter very cold
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp water
Glaze (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place butter in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another small bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
- Grate cold butter into the dough, mixing as you go to evenly distribute.
- Form dough into a ball, roll into an 8-inch circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place them on a baking sheet and spread them out so there is plenty of space in between.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make the egg wash.
- Brush each wedge with egg wash.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly.
- Optional: mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over scones if desired. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 scone (4 oz) | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 16.2g | Saturated Fat: 10.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 9.8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1.8mg