Low Fat Savory Cheddar and Herb Scones
Delight your taste buds guilt-free with these Low Fat Savory Cheddar and Herb Scones! Perfectly golden and bursting with sharp cheddar, fresh chives, and parsley, these scones offer a flavorful twist on a classic favorite while keeping things lighter with reduced-fat ingredients like Greek yogurt and skim milk. Crafted with cold butter for a tender, flaky texture and seasoned with a pinch of black pepper for extra savory depth, the recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a convenient option for breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Serve them warm straight from the oven or alongside a bowl of soup or salad for the ultimate wholesome pairing. Whether you're looking for a healthier baked good or an aromatic addition to your menu, these scones are sure to become your go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup skim milk
- 1 egg white
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, and chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, skim milk, and egg white until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times to bring it together into a cohesive dough.
Flatten the dough into a disc about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 equal wedges.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 3203 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 888 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
