Mixed Berry Scone Recipe

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Everyone in your house will love this mixed berry scone recipe! Combining the berries gives this recipe such great flavor, and the colors are so pretty!

Mixed berry scones on white plate on red and white striped tablecloth

I've always loved scones but usually had them out somewhere, like at the Fairmont Empress Victoria hotel's Afternoon Tea or at my local coffee shop. That's until I realized how easy it is to make scones!

Seriously, you won't believe how quickly you can have these sweet treats in the oven and on your table with butter, jam, clotted cream, or all on their own! They have so much flavor, you really don't need to add a thing.

Many people think scones got their start in England. They would be right in that they began in the United Kingdom, but scones are believed to have originated in Scotland where they were made with oats.

I actually might like to try oat flour the next time. We loved it in this easy muffin recipe, and oat flour is a breeze to make.

Regardless of the type of flour you use, these scones will be delicious. The recipe we used is actually perfect for those on the Weight Watchers plan as each scone has just 5 SmartPoints.

What you Need for this Mixed Berry Scone Recipe

You'll need whole wheat and all-purpose flour for these scones. The extra fiber we get by using the whole wheat flour helps in keeping points values down a bit.

You'll also need baking powder and baking soda, kosher salt, unsalted butter, skim milk, sugar, the zest and juice from part of a lemon, pure vanilla extract, an egg, fresh berries, and turbinado sugar to get that sparkle on top of the scones.

How to Make Mixed Berry Scones

Preheat oven 375 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

bowls of flour on red and white striped tablecloth

Stir.

Cut butter with a pastry blender until it looks like coarse sand.

flour and butter in turquoise bowl on red and white tablecloth

Set aside.

Add milk, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, and vanilla to medium bowl and whisk.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

pink bowl of batter on red and white tablecloth

Add in berries, folding in gently.

pink bowl of batter with berries on red and white tablecloth

Drop ¼ C dough into a cookie sheet, making 12 scones.

Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until slightly browned, 20 to 25 mins.

Transfer to a wire rack for cooling. These scones can be served warm or at room temperature.

Can I Use Frozen Berries in this Scone Recipe?

You can absolutely use frozen berries in this recipe! Let the berries thaw and drain before adding them to the mixture. Using frozen berries does not change the SmartPoints value, of course.

Can I Use Other Berries?

Feel free to switch up the berries to what your family likes the most. Try blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, or even pomegranate seeds. Blueberry scones have always been one of my favorites!

Berries and pomegranate seeds are so good for you, supplying antioxidants and fiber. They are also low in calories.

A three-ounce serving of blackberries is less than 40 calories. In fact, all fresh berries and other fresh fruits are zero points on the Weight Watchers plan, so eat up and enjoy all those delicious benefits.

If you're a cinnamon fan, my cinnamon scone recipe is hugely popular and everyone loves these berry scones, too! Rather have a savory scone? These Irish Soda Bread Scones are wonderful, too.

And for something a little different on the dessert side, try these strawberry scones. So good!

Can I Freeze These Mixed Berry Scones?

You can totally freeze these scones. I wrap them each in a piece of wax paper and then add them to a large airtight zip baggie. Try to press as much as the air out of the bag as you can.

The scones will keep for two to three months. Just pop one or two into the oven or microwave for a short time and you'll have an almost fresh scone to enjoy.

Looking for More Weight Watchers Recipes?

If you're looking for recipes to start your day, you'll want to check out this list of Weight Watchers breakfast bread recipes. We're talking French toast, Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bread, and Nutella Banana Bread. Lots of goodness in that post!

For lunch or dinner, try these Thai Chicken Wrap or this Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie. I have a long list of Weight Watchers chicken recipes as it's such a versatile main dish. To make your life easier, make this delicious slow cooker chili for just 3 Points. I like easy!

And for dessert, head over to this post where I have more than 30 recipes just for Weight Watchers desserts! We also have these dark chocolate Weight Watchers brownies you will adore, and a whole list of Weight Watchers chocolate recipes - all of them 5 points or less! My favorite is the peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. SO good!

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