Weight Watchers Strawberry Scones

These Weight Watchers Strawberry Scones are the perfect delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, or breakfast! At only 3 points per scone, it doesn’t get any better than this. Many scone recipes call for dried fruit. Which I admit I do love the texture of! However, many dried fruits are high in points even if they don’t have tons of added sugar. So when I went on a mission to make a Weight Watchers-friendly scone, I figured that fresh fruit would be best! I opted for fresh strawberries. They give the scones a nice pop of color and the perfect balance of natural sweetness.

These pastries are just slightly sweeter than a biscuit, which is nice for people who want a morning treat that’s not overpoweringly sweet. You could always add a glaze on top to make them sweeter, like I did! This is the perfect recipe to make on relaxing weekend mornings when you want to treat your family to something a little extra special! I can attest that these are the best healthy scones for weight loss, with only 117 calories and a good amount of protein and calcium since they have Greek yogurt in them!

This fresh strawberry scones recipe creates scones with an incredibly light and fluffy texture. The surface of the scone has a nice crunchy exterior while the inside remains soft. This recipe is also a breeze to make. You don’t need an electric mixer or any special equipment. You mix the dough by hand! The key is to make sure the butter substitute is very cold, so I suggest freezing it for a bit beforehand. This will ensure that the scones properly rise and turn out tender.

Let’s look at the recipe details so you can successfully make the scones of your dreams!

Why You Should Try This Healthy Scones Recipe

• Low-fat breakfast treat: Start your day with one of these low-fat scones! Each scone only has 2.1 grams of total fat.
• Perfect for making ahead: Make a batch of these scones and stock them in the freezer so they are ready for busy mornings! All you’ll need to do is pop them in the microwave at 30% power level and heat them until they’re warm and fluffy again.
• It’s customizable: Don’t want to use fresh strawberries? No problem! You can use different types of fruit or berries if you wish. Keep in mind that some berries will bleed juice more than others and can change the color of the dough if you’re not careful.

Recipe Overview

• Serving Size: 1 scone (69g)
• Number of Servings: 8
• Time to Cook: 15-18 minutes
• WW Points Per Recipe: 3 WW points per scone, 27 for entire recipe

Ingredients Needed for Weight Watchers Strawberry Scones

• ¾ cup Diced strawberries
• 1 ½ cup Self rising flour
• ½ cup (use ⅔ cup for sweeter scones) Monk fruit sweetener with erythritol 
• ¼ cup Light butter substitute (I used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Light)
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 3 ½ tbsp Skim milk or unsweetened plain almond milk
• 1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions for making Weight Watchers Strawberry Scones

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Measure the butter substitute and freeze it for a few minutes to firm it up.
2. Once ready, combine the self-rising flour and sweetener. Mix with your hands to combine. Cut in the butter, working with your hands until the butter becomes pea-sized flakes.
3. Make a well in the center and add the yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract. Gently combine the mixture with your hands.
4. When it is nearly combined, add the chopped fruit. Gently mix everything until the dough is formed. Be careful not to overmix, as it will make the scones tough. If you find there’s extra flour on the bottom of the bowl, you can add  ½ tablespoon of water just to bring it together.
5. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper and place another piece on top. Use your hands or a rolling pin to make it about 3/4 of an inch thick and form it into a circular shape.

6. Freeze the dough for 20 to 30 minutes until firmer. Cut it into 8 equal triangles, then spread them out on a baking tray, leaving some room in between them. You can optionally egg wash them.

7. Bake the scones for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. If you flip one over and tap on it, it should feel hollow rather than dense inside.

8. These are best served warm! If you plan to reheat them the next day, I recommend microwaving them before enjoying them.

Variations and Substitutions

• Round scones: You can use a cookie cutter to cut the scones into circles instead of creating triangles.
• Frozen strawberries: If you need to use frozen strawberries, I suggest thawing and draining the excess liquid first so that it doesn’t affect the scones’ texture.
• Milk: unsweetened almond or skim milk is best. However, you can use other types, which might increase the WW points.
• Different mix-ins: You can substitute the fresh strawberries for other mix-ins! For instance, you can make blueberry scones or chocolate chip scones. Change it up as you wish!
• Decorate them: To decorate the scones, make a simple glaze with powdered sugar and water. Add ½ cup of powdered sugar to a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until the desired thickness, then use a spoon to drizzle lines of glaze on top of the scones!
• Sugar vs Sweetener: If you want to use granulated sugar instead of monk fruit sweetener, it will increase the Weight Watchers points to 8 points per scone. You can always use a different zero-calorie sweetener, so long as it is a 1:1 sugar replacement.

Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers Strawberry Scones

• Don’t overwork dough! It will make the scones dense and tough. You don’t need to knead the dough. You can stop working it once it forms and all the flour is mixed in. Also, don’t skip the resting period in the freezer. This allows the gluten to relax in the flour.
• Refrigerate or freeze the scones for storage. They will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator and 3-4 months in the freezer! Reheat them before enjoying them again.
• If you don’t have self-rising flour, use 1 ½ cups of AP flour, 1 ½ tsp of baking powder, and ½ tsp of salt.

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