Cranberry-Orange Scones

Health score
9%
Cranberry-Orange Scones
35 min.
12
143kcal

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Start your day on a delightful note with these Cranberry-Orange Scones, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will awaken your taste buds. Whether you're enjoying a quiet morning at home or hosting a brunch with friends, these scones are sure to impress. With a light and fluffy texture, they are made using wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and crushed Basic 4™ cereal, making them a nutritious choice for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.

The addition of dried cranberries adds a burst of fruity goodness, while the grated orange peel infuses each bite with a refreshing citrus aroma. These scones are not only easy to prepare but also come together in just 35 minutes, allowing you to savor the warm, comforting flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve them warm, brushed with a touch of yogurt and sprinkled with a hint of sugar for that perfect finishing touch.

Ideal for any occasion, these Cranberry-Orange Scones are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a morning meal, a delightful brunch treat, or even a light dessert. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a deliciously satisfying experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes crushed
  • 1.3 cups flour whole wheat
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.3 tsp orange zest grated
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda 
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • Tbsp butter firm
  • 0.7 cup vanilla yogurt fat free 99% tbsp yoplait® (from 2-lb container)
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  •  eggs slightly beaten
  • Tbsp granulated sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. In medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, 1 tsp of the orange peel, the baking soda and salt.
  3. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup of the yogurt, the cranberries, egg and cereal, until soft dough forms.
  4. On lightly floured surface, gently roll dough in flour to coat; shape into ball. With floured hands, pat dough into 8-inch circle; cut into 12 wedges with sharp knife dipped in flour. On ungreased cookie sheet, place wedges 1 inch apart.
  5. Brush dough with remaining 1 Tbsp yogurt. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 tsp orange peel; sprinkle over dough.
  6. Bake 7-9 min or until edges are light brown. Immediately remove scones from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 5 min.
  7. Cut into wedges.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories143kcal
Protein9.15%
Fat22.68%
Carbs68.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.86
Glycemic Load
3.69
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.3652173410291%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.37kcal
7.17%
Fat:3.85g
5.92%
Saturated Fat:0.89g
5.59%
Carbohydrates:26.03g
8.68%
Net Carbohydrates:23.18g
8.43%
Sugar:12.29g
13.66%
Cholesterol:14.32mg
4.77%
Sodium:185.88mg
8.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.49g
6.99%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.21%
Selenium:13.11µg
18.73%
Iron:2.45mg
13.58%
Folate:53.33µg
13.33%
Fiber:2.85g
11.39%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.52%
Phosphorus:101.63mg
10.16%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.48%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.05%
Magnesium:35.78mg
8.94%
Vitamin B3:1.79mg
8.93%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.36%
Vitamin A:319.51IU
6.39%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.51%
Copper:0.09mg
4.73%
Calcium:38.2mg
3.82%
Potassium:126.29mg
3.61%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.86%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.64%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%