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High Protein Pumpkin Scones with Cottage Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
These protein-packed pumpkin scones are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

Wet ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese (blended)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree from a can
  • 1 tbsp salted butter (freeze for 10 minutes before using)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add cottage cheese and pumpkin puree; combine into a sticky dough.
  • Grate cold butter into dough, knead to distribute evenly, then shape into a ball and flatten to 8 inches.
  • Cut into 8 triangles, place on baking sheet, brush with egg white.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden, then cool. Optional: drizzle with maple syrup and powdered sugar.

Notes

Use cold butter for flakier scones and ensure not to overmix the dough.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Protein, Pumpkin, scones