Prepare to be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make scones. These Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Scones are a great on-the-go breakfast, and are perfect for using up your too-ripe bananas.
Not only is it Spring. Not only is it April. But, it’s banana bread season. Yes, I just made that up. But for real, this is the time when all of the banana bread gets baked. Your loaf pan is exhausted from all of the banana bread you’re making. You’re about two recipes away from being sick of bananas.
Okay, too far. But as I was thinking of what recipe to make and share, I thought – banana bread! Perfect. Everybody is searching for a banana bread recipe right now, amiright?
But, my mind quickly did a 180. “It’s a bit overdone”. At least, I don’t have confidence that I could make a unique enough version!
The process I go through when developing recipes is choosing a staple recipe as the base. For instance, when I thought of these cookies, I used cannoli as the ‘base’. Then, I smushed that thought into a cookie.
So, how can I make banana bread even better?
SCONES!
I have been wanting to make scones for the longest time, but I’ve been putting it off because I figured it was probably some long, annoying process, and I didn’t want to deal with it.
Wrong. So easy. Like, what the hell was I waiting for, easy.
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The ingredients are simple. The baking time is a quick 10-12 minutes. The dough was anything but messy.
So basically, scones r bae.
Because this was my first time making scones, I adapted my recipe from How Sweet It Is. I just needed to know the essentials, then put my own twist to it.
My favorite part of my recipe is the addition of chopped, shelled walnuts. Traditional banana bread includes this ingredient, so I thought they would go perfectly with these scones (I was right). You get the firm outer layer, the moist center, the smooth chocolate chips and the crunchy walnuts, all in one bite. Additionally, instead of a glaze, I thought these would go perfect with some simple almond butter drizzled on top. Again, ya girl was right. You can swap almond butter for your favorite nut butter, of course.
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- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, chopped into pieces
- 2/3 cup cashew milk
- 2 ripe bananas, chopped or mashed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Use a stand or hand-held mixer.
- Add in butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumb-like, about 2-4 minutes.
- Create a well in the center of the dry mix. Add in the cashew milk, vanilla, and bananas. Mix until a dough forms.
- Add in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Mix until completely combined.
- Add flour to your working station (I used a marble baking board) and to your hands. Add ball of dough and flatten out to a circle (refer to photos in this post for example).
- Use a knife to cut 6-8 triangular pieces.
- Add to baking sheet – be sure to leave at least an inch of room between each piece.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges become golden brown.
- Serve with nut butter as topping.
Join the conversation:
What’s one recipe/meal you’ve always wanted to make, but have avoided because you are under the impression that it’s too difficult?
What’s your favorite ‘indulgent’, on-the-go breakfast? (For example, I love a good donut)
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Simple Vanilla Protein Overnight Oats
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Muffins
rachel at athletic avocado says
I love a good scone and these look so fluffy and they are like banana bread so they are totally a win! For some reason, every time I try to make a GF cinnamon roll recipe (I’ve tried 4 times) I’ve failed so I’m still on the search for a perfect GF cinnamon roll recipe!
The Blissful Balance says
You should totally ask Ashley from Fit Mitten Kitchen! She’s a roll pro ;D Thanks for reading <3
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
So much YUM!! Lately I’ve been intimidated by multiple layer cakes. First of all, I need more than one cake pan, but I’ve always been nervous about making the cakes and completely ruining them. Luckily my birthday is coming up so I can ask for some cake pans. 😉 Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe Christina!
The Blissful Balance says
I totally feel ya on that – I am actually experimenting with that soon for a client, wish me luck hahah happy almost birthday! <3
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
I thought the SAME thing when I made scones–so stupid easy! And I like that you turned the idea into scones.. banana bread is a bit overdone and scones are awesome and everyone needs to be making them every day 😀
The Blissful Balance says
Hahah yes! If I could make them everyday I would. They were gone in about 3 days LOL
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
These look heavenly! And you’re totally right…scones r bae. Especially when they taste like banana bread!
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks Alexa!! <3
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Mmmm those banana chunks I see!! Banana bread may be overdone but what ISN’T overdone these days. The interwebs is a bottomless pit, but meh. You done good with these scones and glad you finally took the scone plunge! I’ve got another scone batch coming early next week and they just make me so excited! They are probably my fav grab-indulge brekkie
The Blissful Balance says
You’re totes right. And what I should have said was I don’t have the skill to make it over into a healthier, unique banana bread like you haha you’re pretty much the pro ;D I cant wait to see your scones!!!
ACKTIVE LIFE says
Scones are definitely something I never bake…I tried it once years ago and failed miserably…HA! And when I want a delicious and decadent breakfast treat, my go to is a big scone with lots of yummy butter or a homemade jam. It is the BEST!
The Blissful Balance says
omg I love jam and butter together on a biscuit or a scone. HEAVEN
Georgie @ Health Pears says
Best combos ever! So weirdly enough in Australia, what American call a ‘biscuit’ is actually a scone! Fun fact for the day! Anything doughy is always hard to make like bread or pizza dough! Looks like yu nailed it!
The Blissful Balance says
That’s too funny! I know in England, scones are round, and resemble biscuits! We would probably go over there and call it a biscuit haha.
Diana says
I’ve never actually made scones but these look so delicious I just may have to give them a try!
The Blissful Balance says
You seriously need to – so easy!! thanks Diana! <3
Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
For me, the idea of making macarons (the French kind, not the coconut kind) is a little overwhelming, but I would love to figure it out because they’re so expensive but I love them as a treat. It’s the delicate shell that makes me nervous!
The Blissful Balance says
I TOTALLY agree! I love macaroons and I cannot imagine making them. I’m so intimidated!
Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says
These look amazing! One would go great with my cup of coffee right now
The Blissful Balance says
Omg the perfect combination thanks Amanda!!
Sarah says
I’ve never made scones before, these look amazing though! Especially with my afternoon cup of coffee
The Blissful Balance says
So easy ya gotta try it!
Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says
GIVE ME THESE BEAUTIESSSSSS!
The Blissful Balance says
SENDING NOW
Carly @ Fitliving Eats says
Oh YUM!! Gorgeous photos. I have never made scones, but they look too easy not to! I had been intimidated for the longest time at the thought of making homemade cinnamon buns. I recently made sticky buns and they were SO easy!! Probably not a good thing to find out, because now I want them allllll the time
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks Carly!! I actually feel the same way about cinnamon buns, I have yet to make them! Apparently I need to 😀
Alysia at Slim Sanity says
I love banana bread any time of year! But I have been on a banana muffin kick lately and didn’t realize it. Maybe there is something ot your theory there! I have never made scones before either, but this does look pretty easy! I’ll have to try and tackle it.
Emmie says
Yummm banana! <3
I'm too nervous to try making Italian style meringue…I still struggle with French style! I've also been putting off rolling my own sushi but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to once I try!
Indulgent on the go breakfast? I did it this morning….rolled on to the train, dashed into the coffee shop opposite work and got a chocolate twist. Very rare for me to break my morning routine so badly!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
Oh HOLY WOW! These look incredible! I’m gonna try this with gluten free flour and see if they turn out ok. These look too good not to try!
Sam @ Barrister's Beet says
These look great! I’ve never made scones before, but these make me want to try : )
Lauren says
Mmm these look delectable! Never would have expected the ingredient list to be so long or for the scone-making-process to be so simple! Thanks
The Blissful Balance says
To me that’s a short list haha! And yes – so unexpectedly simple!! Thanks Lauren<3