The WW Grandma’s Freshly Made Scones are yummy and have 125 calories per serving. These scones take 30 minutes to make and serve them at feasts, functions, events, or festivals. It contains self-rising flour, zero-calorie granulated sweetener, light butter, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, egg, and cooking spray. We may pair them with hot tea, light cream cheese, sugar-free fruit spread, coffee, strawberries, apple butter, or fruit salad. You may keep these WW Grandma’s Freshly Made Scones for five days in the refrigerator for later use.
STATS:
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Cuisine: British
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8 scones
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Cooling rack
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife
- Baking paper
- Pastry cutter
- Baking sheet
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- Two cups self-rising flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. zero-calorie granulated sweetener
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- ½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- Two tbsp. cold light butter
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SELF-RISING FLOUR:
- It provides structure to the scones. Self-rising flour contains baking powder & salt to make the fluffy texture. You may replace it with white whole wheat flour as an alternative.
ZERO-CALORIE GRANULATED SWEETENER:
- It provides sweetness while keeping the calories low. You may use erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or maple syrup as an alternative.
LIGHT BUTTER:
- Light butter gives a rich, buttery taste that makes your scones comforting. Use reduced-fat butter or vegan butter sticks as another option.
NON-FAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT:
- It is the basic item that provide moisture. Also, it includes a little tangy taste to maintain the sweetness. You may use Skyr yogurt or fat-free plain yogurt as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 400°F and place baking paper on your sheet.
- Coat the dish with cooking spray and mix self-rising flour with sweetener in a large bowl.
- Then, in the flour mixture, we will add cold butter cubes.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, egg, & almond milk in a separate bowl.
- Now mix both mixtures to make a soft dough.
- Gently bring the dough together on a floured surface and pat it into a one-inch thick circle.
- Cut the circle into eight equal wedges and bake for 15 minutes.
- Lastly, cool the scones for five minutes and transfer to the cooling rack.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUITS:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Sliced peaches
- Fruit salad
TOPPINGS:
- Sugar-free strawberry jam
- Sugar-free raspberry preserves
- Sugar-free fruit spread
- Apple butter
- Nonfat Greek yogurt
DAIRY OPTIONS:
- Light cream cheese
- Fat-free whipped topping
- Low-fat cottage cheese
DRINKS:
- Hot tea
- Herbal tea
- Coffee
- Iced coffee
- Unsweetened iced tea
- Skim latte
TIPS:
- Use cold butter for the best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough in this recipe.
- You must chill the dough for ten minutes to get an extra rise.
- To include extra taste, add lemon zest or cinnamon as per your choice.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the scones for five days in the box.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the scones individually to freeze for 90 days.
FAQs:
Can I make this recipe before time?
- Yes, bake them to store one day before use.
Should I freeze the dough?
- Yes, you may freeze and bake later.
Why do I feel my scones are dry?
- Avoid overbaking or using too much flour to prevent dryness.
Are my scones WW-friendly?
- They are lower in calories and have fewer WW points.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 125 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Net Carbs: 21 g
Fiber: 1 gram
Total Fat: 2.5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Sodium: 260 mg
Potassium: 85 milligrams
Calcium: 0.10 g
Iron: 0.0014 grams
Vitamin A: 0.00003 g
WEIGHT WATCHERS INFORMATION: 3 WW Points