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Chia banana scone served
Protein rich scone with chia and banana

Healthy Banana & Chia Scones

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Scones are a tea-time staple. This modern version uses banana for sweetness and moisture, reducing fat. Chia seeds add speckles and help bind moisture, keeping the whole wheat flour from tasting dry.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 18 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 242 kcal
🌍 Cuisine British

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Fork: to mash banana.
  • Baking Sheet: for baking.
  • Bowl: for mixing.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients (flour, oats, powder, salt, chia).

Tip: Salt highlights sweetness.
2 ✓

Mash bananas. Mix with oil, honey, milk.

Tip: Ripe bananas are natural sweeteners.
3 ✓

Combine wet and dry. DO NOT OVERMIX.

Tip: Overmixing makes tough scones.
4 ✓

Form disc (1 inch thick), cut wedges. Bake 15-18 mins.

Tip: Watch for browning.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it flat?
Old baking powder or overmixing.
Milk substitute?
Any milk works.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1.7 oz Rolled Oats
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 2 Ripe Bananas
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (liquid)
  • 3.5 fl oz Almond Milk
  • 2 tbsp Honey