Meatless Monday Recipe: Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones

Happy Meatless Monday! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, today I wanted to share a whimsical, romantic, and waistline friendly version of one of my favorite brunch pastries: Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones. These beautifully pink tinted flakey scones, made with protein packed greek yogurt, seasonal and vibrant grapefruits and indulgently sweet honey, are sure to wow the honey in your life (and you!). These can easily be made in advance and rewarmed Valentine’s morning to give your special someone or entire family the breakfast in bed experience. I love to serve mine warmed with a small pat of butter or margarine and a deliciously creamy latte on the side. Photo from: joythebaker.com Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones From: www.joythebaker.com Makes 6 scones Ingredients: ¾ C all-purpose flour ¾ C whole wheat flour ¼ C granulated sugar, divided 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 1 Ruby Red grapefruit, zested and segmented ½ C plain 0% Greek yogurt Directions: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside. Zest the grapefruit and combined zest and granulated sugar on a clean cutting board.  Rub together the zest and sugar with the back of a spoon or a plastic bench knife. Measure...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: nutrition recipes breakfast in bed brunch grapefruit healthy food healthy recipe meatless monday scones valentine's day vegetarian Source Type: blogs