Coffee Banana Scones

We love having our scones with tea/coffee so why not infuse some caffeine into our scones?

These coffee banana oats scones are amazing, because the bitterness of coffee creates a perfect balance to the sweetness of the banana.

AuthorLinda GrigorikCategorySconesDifficultyBeginner

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins

 2 cups white whole wheat flour
 4 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 2 tbsp sugar
 5 tbsp butter
 2 ripe bananas, mashed ~1/2 cup
 ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
 ¼ cup 2% milk
 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 ¼ cup rolled oats
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ½ tsp ginger
 1 tsp maple syrup

1

Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.

2

In a small bowl, stir together oats, cinnamon, ginger, and maple syrup. Set aside.

3

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and mix it in.

4

Whisk together banana, milk, coffee, and vanilla in a small bowl.

5

Pour the liquid mix into the dry mix. Use a spatula to fold the mix but don't overmix the dough.

6

Make the dough into a pizza shape (about an inch tall) and cut it into eight slices. Brush top with a bit of milk and sprinkle the oat mixture over each scone.

7

Bake for 13 minutes or until they are turning golden brown. Let it cool and enjoy!

Ingredients

 2 cups white whole wheat flour
 4 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 2 tbsp sugar
 5 tbsp butter
 2 ripe bananas, mashed ~1/2 cup
 ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
 ¼ cup 2% milk
 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 ¼ cup rolled oats
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 ½ tsp ginger
 1 tsp maple syrup

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.

2

In a small bowl, stir together oats, cinnamon, ginger, and maple syrup. Set aside.

3

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and mix it in.

4

Whisk together banana, milk, coffee, and vanilla in a small bowl.

5

Pour the liquid mix into the dry mix. Use a spatula to fold the mix but don't overmix the dough.

6

Make the dough into a pizza shape (about an inch tall) and cut it into eight slices. Brush top with a bit of milk and sprinkle the oat mixture over each scone.

7

Bake for 13 minutes or until they are turning golden brown. Let it cool and enjoy!

Notes

Coffee Banana Scones