Save Tender, protein-rich scones featuring ripe bananas, creamy ricotta, and a hint of vanilla—perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
I remember the first time I made these scones: the aroma of banana and vanilla filled my kitchen, and my family asked for seconds before the baking sheet even cooled.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Whey protein powder (vanilla or unflavored): 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Ricotta cheese: 1 cup (250 g)
- Ripe bananas, mashed: 2 medium (about 1 cup)
- Large egg: 1
- Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Optional add-ins (chopped walnuts or pecans): 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Optional add-ins (mini chocolate chips): 1/3 cup (60 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together ricotta, mashed bananas, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine ingredients:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add-ins:
- Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Shape dough:
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat into a 7-inch (18 cm) circle, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Cut and arrange:
- Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Save We enjoyed these together Sunday morning, and my kids loved adding chocolate chips to their slices for a fun twist.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, knife, baking sheet, parchment paper make the prep quick and easy.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, dairy, eggs, and nuts (if using the optional add-ins). Always verify protein powder and ingredient labels.
Nutritional Information
Each scone is about 230 calories, with 7 g fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein—perfect for a balanced snack.
Save Enjoy these scones warm from the oven with a drizzle of honey or a dollop of yogurt—they make every morning special.