Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones
Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones bake up tender inside with a gently crisp edge, featuring warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The hearty oats and brown sugar add rustic sweetness that pairs beautifully with jam, honey, or fresh fruit for brunch or an afternoon tea break. A light dusting of confectioners’ sugar finishes each scone with a delicate touch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in the shortening and mix until only a few small pieces remain. Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract; stir until just combined.
- 3
Shape the dough into individual scones, about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before lightly dusting with powdered sugar.
- Calories 356.62 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.36 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 56.64 g 21%
- Total Fat 10.04 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.66 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 86.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.79 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 15.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.22 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.05 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 91.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 13.25 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 356.62 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Butter-Flavor Shortening. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones healthy?
- Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 356.62 calories and 9.36 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.66 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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