Transform overripe bananas into delicious homemade Banana Nut Scones. Easy to make and perfect for dessert or a coffee treat, these scones feature cold butter, heavy cream, and overripe bananas for the ultimate comfort food.
Ever find yourself with bananas turning brown on the counter, and the kids just aren’t eating them? It can happen here. The kids can go through bananas, and then suddenly, nothing. While homemade banana muffins and bread are classic solutions, my favorite way to use those overripe bananas is by making delicious banana nut scones. These scones are easy to make and serve as a perfect dessert or a delightful treat with coffee.
A Taste of Comfort and Delight
Banana nut scones offer a unique blend of flavors and textures, making them a standout treat. The sweetness of the ripe bananas pairs with the crunchy nuts, while the rich, buttery scone dough provides a satisfying, crumbly texture. Each bite is a delicious mix of soft banana, crunchy nuts, and tender scone, making these a perfect comfort food.
Why These Ingredients?
- Cold butter is crucial for achieving the perfect scone texture. When you incorporate cold butter into the dry ingredients, it creates pockets of butter within the dough. These pockets melt during baking, resulting in a flaky, tender scone with a light, crumbly texture. Cold butter ensures that your scones will rise nicely and have that irresistible flakiness.
- Heavy cream is not just a moisture booster in your scone dough; it's a flavor enhancer, too. It adds a touch of richness and moisture, contributing to a soft, tender crumb. But that's not all; it also elevates the overall flavor, giving your scones a luxurious, buttery taste. The high-fat content in heavy cream creates that tender texture, making each bite of the scone melt in your mouth.
- Overripe bananas are critical to infusing these scones with natural sweetness and moisture. As bananas ripen and turn brown, their sugars concentrate, producing a more intense banana flavor. This adds depth to the scones and ensures they are naturally sweet without too much-added sugar. The banana moisture also helps keep the scones tender and moist.
Easy to Make and Perfect for Families:
One of the most significant advantages of homemade banana nut scones is their simplicity. You can transform those overripe bananas into a delicious treat with just a few essential ingredients. The process is straightforward:
- Mix the dry ingredients.
- Cut in the cold butter.
- Add the wet ingredients.
- Shape the dough.
After a quick bake in the oven, you’ll have warm, fragrant scones ready to enjoy.
As a large family, there is always a need to have crowd-pleasing recipes. These banana nut scones, a versatile family favorite, are a great way to use up bananas that might otherwise go to waste. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast, an after-school snack, or a treat with coffee. Making your banana nut scones at home is a rewarding experience that brings out the best in simple, wholesome ingredients. The combination of ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and buttery dough creates a treat far superior to anything store-bought. Embrace the satisfaction of baking from scratch and enjoy the delicious results with your family. Next time you find browning bananas on the counter, skip the banana bread and try making banana nut scones instead. With their delicious flavor and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your household.
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Banana Nut Scones
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 mini scones 1x
Description
The sweetness of the bananas pairs beautifully with the crunchy nuts, while the rich, buttery scone dough has a crumbly texture. Each bite is a delightful mix of soft banana, crunchy nuts, and tender scone, making these a perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp aluminium free baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts of your choice.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured pastry mat and knead gently until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and pat both into a circle about 1 inch thick by 6-8 inches in diameter. Cut the circle into 8 wedges per circle (like a pie) and place the wedges on the parchment sheet lined baking sheet. Spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Brush the tops of the wedges with heavy cream for a glossy finish.
- Bake the scones in the oven for 15-18 mins or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
You can add vanilla or spiced glazed to the top in a zig-zag pattern for a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
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