Dried Cherry and Almond Scones

By |2026-04-10T10:12:47-04:00Updated: April 10th, 2026|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Dried Cherry and Almond Scones

Dried Cherry and Almond Scones

Tender cherry almond scones with a lightly sweet flavor and soft texture, baked until lightly golden for an easy breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • cup canola oil
  • 1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.
  3. Mix the egg and egg white together in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add canola oil, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, buttermilk, almond extract and nonfat dry milk. Stir well.
  5. Add baking powder, baking soda and flour. Mix until just blended.
  6. Add dried cherries and stir until blended.
  7. Spoon 12 evenly sized mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle with sugar, if using.
  8. Bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Notes

Food exchanges: 1 Fat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Fruit.
Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.

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