2 cups whole wheat flour (organic is best)
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Lightly whisk to blend.
Cut in only 2 tbsp. butter
With a pastry blender or your fingertips!
Until the mix looks like coarse crumbs.
Stir in 1 cup fresh chopped cranberries or dried...
and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Add 1/2 cup non-fat milk and mix until moistened.
Pour onto a floured surface, knead gently.
Pat into two 1/2 inch thick rounds.
Cur each round into 8 wedges .
Bake on lightly sprayed cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake 15-18 mins.
These wonderful scones satisfy a sweet tooth without a lot of calories or fat!
For you Weight Watcher Gals...they are only 3 points each!
And using Organic ingredients is even better!
YUM I Love scones!!
ReplyDeleteYour Jar is darling :)
These look delish! I'll have to try them... And I love your jar!! :) Silke
ReplyDeleteYUMMY...scones are so good and thanks for the WW points that they are!
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Deb :)
What a perfect recipe for those of us struggling with the lack of sweets since the beginning of the new year. So healthy with the whole wheat flour and fruit. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe scones look lovely and simple and I am going to make them. And even lower in calories by using Splenda! Thanks, Carrie!
ReplyDeleteLove your little jar! :-)
xoxo
janie
Sounds easy, and yummy!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I always love the recipes you post-I can do them!
This is very close to the recipe I use! I love making these and they really are the best dessert or snack! Thanks for the recipe...I want to try yours next and I just bought dried cranberries! YUM!
ReplyDeleteI just finished dinner-may I have one?
ReplyDeleteMelinda
Carrie, thank you for joining my blog! I'm joining yours too... especially after that wonderful recipe for scones... only 3 points?? Impressive!
ReplyDeleteI'll be back.
Karen
Ladybug Creek
I am not much of a baker, but that seems easy and with such a great outcome. Thanks for sharing your recipe and linking to TMTT.
ReplyDeleteYou sure do spoil you hubby with all that wonderful home baked goodness. Yummy I bet they are great with a cup of coffee. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone...I need one now! Thanks for keeping us in line!
ReplyDeleteFabulous scones and a wonderful gift idea!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful recipe and I love that I have all of the ingredients on hand. I must try these. Pretty jar too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog and for your kind comment! So glad I found yours as well. I'll be following along!
Have a great day,
Kathleen
Mmmmm looks yummy CArrie. I've never made them with whole wheat flour. May have to try that soon!
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edie
Hey there Carrie ~
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful...I can almost smell the sweet aroma of these baking...Heaven! Thanks for stopping by my neck~of~the~woods to say howdy...I see that we might be neighbors...too fun!
Have a great day.
Smiles ~ Ramona
Thanks for the Points! Much appreciated. **blows kisses** Deb
ReplyDeleteLess calories and good for you...love those words, especially when referring to cranberry scones. Can't wait to try this recipe. Creative way to give them. Thanks for the good idea!
ReplyDeleteI can't temp your tummy but I am so happy to have meet people who temp mine. I am going to make these, maybe today, I have some blueberries to use up.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for healthy recipes (simple is good for me )
ReplyDeleteI will keep checking in.
Liked the Love Note Box.
That would be great for Valentines day!!!
The title of your post is perfect...you clever girl!
ReplyDeletePRINTING! I can't wait to try this wonderful recipe, thank you my friend!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
Only 3 points? Well I guess after I add the lemon curd and the cream I should probably put a zero after the 3 for 30 points:) I copied the recipe and plan to make these for sure because I like 3 points to help me get rid of 3 pounds!
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Hi Carrie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to my blog. Your blog is great too. I'll stop by often.
Your scones look delish!
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteEating more healthy is a goal of mine this year, too.
Thanks for visiting! I like your blog a lot. It's very cozy. Cheers!
ReplyDeletelove your blog! hope you dont mind if i follow along.
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Scones are my all time favourite...I have some pumpkin ones in my kitchen right now. I am addicted to them...that is why I am not in my kitchen..I already ate 2 today! Yours look amazing. xo
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie ... I love the jar ...don't you just love recieving gifts in a jar? .. I do ..and I love giving them as gifts as well ...I can't wait to make your scones ... I bought cranberries for Christmas and have not used them yet ..ymmmm
ReplyDeleteHugz ..Betty
I agree, organic is the way to go!
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