Sunday, February 12, 2012

Pear Banana Walnut Mini-Scones

I confess, I initially wanted to make muffins this evening.  But as soon as these adorable little bites took shape, I decided to just go with it.  No added fat and lots of fruit make these a healthy treat you won't be able to resist!

And here's how you make 'em:

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

Mash up 1 banana with 1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp grated ginger, and 6 Tbsp almond milk.  Whisk until the mixture is creamy.  A few little banana lumps are okay.  Dice up one average-sized pear and mix it in.  Add 1 egg replacer and mix well.

Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl:  1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/8 tsp salt. 

Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, and stir in at least 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (use your discretion and don't be shy about adding more!)

Spread the dough out until it's about 1/2" thick.  Use a small cookie cutter or drinking glass, about 2" diameter, to cut out mini-scones.  Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes.

If the bottoms of the scones are starting to brown and you're worried about them burning, you can flip the scones upside-down and keep baking.  They'll hold their shape and have a nice golden brown color all over.

Enjoy with a cup of tea or a little peanut butter.

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