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Banana Scones

Irresistibly Moist Banana Scones with Creamy Glaze Treat

These Banana Scones are incredibly moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy glaze, making them an irresistible breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level to avoid excess.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with baking powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm spice flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark, your choice.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Cold, cubed, and frozen beforehand.
  • 2 large Ripe Bananas Mash well for best results.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons White Granulated Sugar For topping.
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts thickness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances glaze flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry cutter
  • spatula
  • freezer
  • Oven

Method
 

Scone Preparation
  1. Mix dry ingredients together: flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
  2. Prepare the butter by cutting it into small cubes and freezing for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Combine the mashed ripe bananas, heavy cream, beaten egg, and pure vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold banana mixture into the dry ingredients gently, ensuring not to over-mix.
  5. Shape the dough into a 7-inch circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut into 8 wedges.
  6. Freeze the shaped dough for 20 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Brush the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with white sugar before baking.
  9. Bake for 25-28 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Let the scones cool for 15 minutes before glazing.
Glaze Preparation
  1. Beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in powdered sugar and ground cinnamon, then gradually add milk to reach the desired consistency.
  3. Drizzle the creamy glaze over cooled scones and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use cold, cubed butter and avoid overmixing to achieve flaky scones.

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