Banana Bread Scones
Banana Bread Scones
Banana Bread Scones are similar to banana bread in flavor. They’re made with mini chocolate chips but you can substitute raisins or walnuts. You can even use a combination of all three if you like. Another great addition to banana bread scones would be cinnamon chips or even butterscotch chips. A light vanilla glaze would be perfect to top these scones with which will add just a hint of sweetness.

What is a Scone?
This Scottish quick bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny, the place where Scottish Kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked. Today’s scones are more often flour-based and baked in the oven. They come in various shapes including triangles, rounds, squares and diamonds. Scones can be savory or sweet. Sweet scones are usually eaten for breakfast or with tea.
Quick Bread
Most people are familiar with banana bread but did you know that banana bread is a quick bread. A quick bread is one that is quick to make because it doesn’t require kneading or rising time. That’s because the leavener in such a bread is usually baking powder or baking soda, which when combined with moisture, starts the rising process immediately. In the case of double-acting baking powder, oven heat causes a second burst of rising power. Eggs can also be used to leaven quick breads. This genre includes most biscuits, muffins, popovers, and a wide variety of sweet and savory loaf breads.

Banana Bread Scones
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º
- Combine the banana, yogurt and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and then add the banana mixture. Stir just until combined. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Sprinkle the surface with the mini chocolate chips and knead them into the dough using extra flour to keep the dough from sticking. Pat the dough into a 9 inch circle and cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool scones on a wire rack.
Nutrition
Bananas
40 Comments on “Banana Bread Scones”
I love scones but have only made them myself a handful of times! I'm pinning this to try – I have also Buffered this to share on Facebook! Thanks so much for linking up to All My Bloggy Friends this week – I hope you have a great weekend!
Hi Jamie~ Thanks so much for stopping by today~ I always enjoy your visits:) Thanks for the shout outs and hope you have a Great Weekend also. See you next time:)
I love baking banana bread and have tried various combinations but never banana bread scones. Love the addition of chocolate chips. Great SRC pick!
Hi~ Once I made these yummy scones, I was glad I did~ I love banana bread but sometimes don't want to make a loaf of banana bread….these scones are fast, easy and oh so good~
I'm not a huge fan of scones, but the flavor of these makes me want to try them.
Hi Erin~ Thanks for stopping by today~ Scones are really easy to make and usually only make 6-8 scones…. plus they freeze well:)
These treats look great. I love banana bread. And the addition of little chocolate chips. Yum, yum!
Hi Emily! Thanks for stopping by and have a great month:)
Beautiful job Lynn! I love scones and your scalloped edges are so lovely!
Thank you Karen! I have has that pastry cutter for years!
Absolutely great post! I think banana is perfect for scones, giving it moisture and avoiding that excessive dry texture, so common in scones. And of course, chocolate chips are more than welcome!
I am pinning this recipe right away….
You can never go wrong with chocolate chips:) Thanks for stopping~
Yummy scones!! I love everything banana and everything scones – so this looks like such a perfect recipe! Great SRC pick!!
Thank you Rebekah!
These scones look amazing! I love anything with banana!
Thanks for stopping!
You're very welcome to have coffee at my house Lynn, but please make sure you drop by with a batch of these scones, lol! A big batch! They sound amazing. I'm such a scone lover!
I will be right over with a Big Batch:) I love scones too, I could eat a scone every day for breakfast~
Love the combo of banana bread and scones! Great SRC pick!
Thanks!
Those look fantastic, Lynn! Can't go wrong with a good scone! Thank you for stopping in at Cranberry Morning today.
Hi~ I'm always happy to meet another Wisconsinite:) Hope to see you again!
These sound so wonderful, and what a great choice for the SRC. YUM!
Hi Amy! Thanks for dropping by today:) See you again next month~
YUM! These look so much better than my version. And they are SUPAH yummy! I'm so glad you chose this recipe. I always have bananas on hand in the freezer, too.
I love anything made with bananas, and I always have them in my freezer waiting to be put to good use:) These scones are wonderful~
These scones sound absolutely perfect!! I have a few ripe bananas in my freezer right now waiting to be used. I'll have to use them in this recipe. Great pick this month 🙂
Hi Melissa~ Thanks for stopping by and this is a great recipe to use up those freezer bananas!
It's been ages since I've made scones, and you've got me in the mood – seeing yours!
I need to grab once NOW
Hi Winnie! That's for stopping by~ Hope you give this recipe a try, you'll love them~
How am I ever going to loose any weight when I keep reading your blog posts my dear Lynn??? x
PS Our fav holiday is only a couple of days away … 🙂
Hi Cindy! I am officially going on a diet this January!! I can't put it off any longer….but until then I'm going to enjoy every bite!! haha Can't wait for Halloween…..r u doing anything special???
Hi Lynn, your scones look delightful. I love scones too and it sure taste heavenly with coffee. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Have a nice day.
Hi Amelia! So happy you stopped by! I love scones with coffee or tea too:) Lynn
Love scones! Great pick!
Thanks Tara!!
I adore banana bread anything! Good choice!
Hi~ I adore anything banana bread too~ Thanks for stopping by today~
Scones are always a great favorite of mine! Fabulous SRC pick!! 🙂
Hi! Thanks for stopping:) I love scones too….so glad I made these:)