Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Easy Cinnamon Banana Scones, a perfect blend of sweetness and spice that makes for an irresistible breakfast or snack. These moist, flaky scones feature ripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon, all topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Whether you’re serving them at brunch or enjoying them solo with your morning coffee, these scones are sure to impress. With their simple preparation and scrumptious taste, they’re an easy way to elevate your baking game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- For the glaze: cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and beaten egg until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Shape dough into a circle about 1 inch thick; cut into triangles or rounds.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet; brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg