We made scones for this St. George’s Day with all the flavour but a fraction of the fat and calories you’d expect in classic scones. They also couldn’t be easier to make – no scone cutter required!
Tip: Mix your favourite protein powder into the Greek yoghurt filling for a protein boost!Ingredients
For the scones:Ingredients
- 180 g whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Pinch salt
- 30 g butter (cold)
- 3 tbsp Myprotein Sugar-free Syrup (Vanilla flavour)
- 100 ml Greek yoghurt (low fat)
- 4-6 drops Myprotein FlavDrops (Vanilla flavour)
- 50 ml milk (of choice)
- 75 g fresh blueberries
- 100 g Greek yoghurt (low fat) (For the Filling)
- 4-6 drops Myprotein FlavDrops (Vanilla flavour) (For the Filling)
- 75 g blueberries (For the Filling)
- 1 scoop Myprotein Impact Whey Protein (Vanilla flavour) for a protein boost (For the Filling) (optional)
Method
For the scones:#1 Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C for fan-assisted
#2 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt
#3 Next, cut the cold butter into cubes and using your fingertips to combine the butter with the flour mixture until it represents a crumbly texture
#4 Make a well in the mixture and add the milk, yoghurt, syrup, FlavDrops and blueberries, then combine the mixture with a spoon until smooth
#5 Place onto a lined baking tray and use your hands to make the dough circular, then use a butter knife to score the mixture into 8 segments before baking
#6 Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, then allow to cool on a wire rack completely
For the filling:#1 In a bowl, combine Greek yoghurt and FlavDrops, and if you’re looking to up your protein intake, add a scoop of protein powder
#2 Cut each in half horizontally, add yoghurt filling and some more fresh blueberries and enjoy!
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | 266 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1g |
| Protein | 7g |
Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.
