Glazed Banana Scones Recipe - Pumpkin 'N Spice (2024)

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These Banana Scones with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The scones are drizzled with a sweet glaze, which makes these treats perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-morning snack!

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Whenever I think of scones, my mind immediately goes to a small, artsy cafe in Paris, with a shot of espresso.And the funny thing is that I’ve never even been to Paris! Scones just remind me of a fancy baked good, kind of like a croissant.

I’ve had my fair share of scones, though. Whenever I see one in a bakery or coffee shop, I start debating on whether I should test it out.But scones can be tricky. Some are too dry, others are too crumbly, and some even lack flavor.

Of course, not all scones are like that, but since I’m not a fan of dry baked goods, I’m kind of picky about them.

Since I set my requirements for scones pretty high, I decide to make some myself. After all, what could be better than a homemade scone, right? And because I’m crazy about banana bread, I think you can see why I decided to make these Banana Bread Scones with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze.

These glazed banana scones are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The scones are drizzled with a sweet glaze, which makes these treats perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-morning snack!

And I’m not kidding when I say that these scones taste just like banana bread. In fact, when these were baking, the hubster walked in and immediately stated that his co-workers go crazy for my banana bread. Because, you know, his co-workers get to be the taste-testers of all my sweet treats!

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Ingredients Needed for Banana Scones

These easy homemade scones have three components: the dough, the egg wash that’s brushed on just before baking, and the sweet cinnamon glaze.

For this banana scone recipe, you’ll need the following:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Baking powder and baking soda
  • Granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Unsalted butter
  • Bananas
  • Milk
  • Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • Egg
  • Cream cheese
  • Vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • Powdered sugar

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How to Make Banana Scones

If the thought of making homemade scones scares you, I’m here to assure you that these are easy to make. After all, that’s what my recipes are all about!

  1. You’ll start by mixing together the dry ingredients, followed by the wet ingredients, and then the combining the two.
  2. I placed the dough into the freezer to chill for about 15 minutes, so that the scones were sure to bake up fluffy and beautiful.
  3. Bake until golden on the outside, then set aside.
  4. After the Banana Bread Scones have cooled, it’s time to make the irresistible Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze! Simply whisk together some softened cream cheese, powdered, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

I won’t tell if you sneak a spoonful (or three) of the sweet glaze before you frost the scones!

One bite of these Banana Bread Scones and your memories of the dry and flavorless kind will become a distant memory. Packed with a sweet banana flavor and soft texture, these scones will remind you of your favorite banana bread! The cream cheese glazes gives these scones the right amount of flavor, which results in an irresistible combination.

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How to Store Scones

Unglazed scones can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days, noting that they become stale over time. Once glazed, I recommend storing the banana scones in the fridge since the glaze contains dairy.

Do I Have to Use Greek Yogurt?

If you don’t have any vanilla Greek yogurt on hand, you can try using plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or possibly even buttermilk. I haven’t tried using sour cream or buttermilk though, so I can’t speak to the results.

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Tips for Making the Best Homemade Scones

  • Make sure the butter is cold before cutting it into the flour. If the butter is too warm, it won’t form crumbs.
  • I recommend using ripe, but not black, bananas for this recipe.
  • Wait until the scones have mostly cooled off before adding the glaze, otherwise it’ll slide right off.

If you’re looking for the perfect treat to pair with your morning cup of coffee, reach for those bananas and whip up these easy and delicious homemade banana bread scones!

Looking for more easy scone recipes? I’ve got you covered!

  • Mini Strawberry Orange Scones
  • Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze
  • Red Velvet Scones
  • White Chocolate Peppermint Scones

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Banana Scones with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze

Yield: 8 scones

Prep Time: 25 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

These Banana Scones with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze are drizzled with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-morning snack!

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Ingredients

For the dough:

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk, (any kind)
  • ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

For the egg wash:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water

For the glaze:

  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste, (or vanilla extract)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the dough:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add butter to flour mixture and cut with a pasty cutter or hands to resemble course crumbs. Set aside.

  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, and Greek yogurt. Whisk to fully incorporate. Pour the flour mixture into the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will cause the dough to become tough.

  • Dust a counter top or other flat surface with a thin coating of flour. Turn dough out onto floured surface and pat into an 8 inch circle.

  • Transfer dough to a small plate or pan lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes. This will help the scones to bake fluffy, otherwise dough may flatten if not chilled.

  • While scones are chilling, preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Bake the scones:

  • To prepare the egg wash, whisk egg and water in a small bowl.

  • Remove dough from freezer, cut into 8 wedges, and place onto prepared pan. Lightly brush scones with egg wash. Place into the oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Make the glaze:

  • When scones have completely cooled, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

Notes

  • Looking for more positive reviews of these Banana Scones? Check out my PIN on Pinterest (with comments and photos)
  • Sconeslightly adapted from The Kitchn

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 252mg, Potassium: 342mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 396IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 2mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Author: Gayle

Did you make this recipe?Let me know! Mention @pumpkin_n_spice on Instagram or tag #pumpkin_n_spice.

Glazed Banana Scones Recipe - Pumpkin 'N Spice (2024)

FAQs

Why do you put baking soda in scones? ›

Baking soda reacts with acidic ingredients, creating lift when the acid is introduced.

Why are my fruit scones dry? ›

Don't overbake! If you bake scones too long, they'll dry out, so keep an eye on them through the oven window. (Don't open the oven to look — it'll let out the heat.) “Bake your scones until they are just golden brown,” Bethany recommends.

What to avoid when making scones? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Scones
  1. Using anything but cold ingredients. The secret to the flakiest scones is to start with cold ingredients — cold butter, cold eggs, and cold cream. ...
  2. Only using all-purpose flour. ...
  3. Overmixing the dough. ...
  4. Not chilling the dough before baking. ...
  5. Baking them ahead of time.
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What is the best flour for scones? ›

The secret is using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. It's lower in protein and makes for ultra-tender scones. If you don't have any on hand, you can easily make your own using all-purpose flour and cornstarch (see the FAQs below). For a kid-friendly twist, don't miss my chocolate chip scones.

Should you chill scone dough before baking? ›

Keep scones cold before putting them in the oven: For best results, chill the mixture in the fridge before baking, this will help to stiffen up the butter again, which will stop your scones from slumping as soon as they hit the oven's heat.

Should scone dough rest before baking? ›

The resting of the dough helps to relax the dough so everything remains tender, if you kneaded the dough and baked the scones immediately the insides would be great but the outsides would be tough and chewy.

What happens if you don't put baking powder in scones? ›

I didn't use baking powder in the scones I made yesterday and they were light and fluffy but I did use self raising flour. If you used plain flour they might be a bit biscuity! They'll still taste good but might be thin.

Does baking soda make scones rise? ›

The two come in combination as bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) is an alkaline and needs the addition of an acid, such as cream of tartar, to create the carbon dioxide that causes the scones to rise.

What happens if you put too much baking soda in scones? ›

Too much baking soda will result in a soapy taste with a coarse, open crumb.

What is the best raising agent for scones and why? ›

A mixture of bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar, or baking powder (which is a ready paired mixture of the two) are used as the raising agent in scones.

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