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Blueberry Oat Scones with a Lemon Glaze from @tasteLUVnourish

Blueberry Oat Scones

August 10, 2018 By Caroline 22 Comments

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These simple Blueberry Oat Scones, with fiber-rich oats, have a great crumb with bursts of sweet blueberries and a tangy lemon glaze. They make weekend baking so much fun and leftovers are perfect for grab-and-go weekday mornings.

With baskets of tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers and eggplant coming up from the garden, daily, these days, here I am sharing a blueberry recipe with you. I can’t resist. The sad thing is, we’ve got two blueberry bushes that produced zero blueberries for us this year. I’m pretty sure those guys won’t be getting handed any roses at the next rose ceremony. Sorry guys. Bah-bye.

Blueberry Oat Scones with a Lemon Glaze from @tasteLUVnourish

Baking with Seasonal Blueberries

I’ve been picking up blueberries just about everywhere I’ve shopped over the past couple of weeks. They are out in full force right now and so sweet at their peak. If you don’t have fresh blueberries at the moment, go ahead and use frozen berries. They’ll still be incredible in these scones.

When shopping for fresh blueberries, look for smooth skins that aren’t shriveled. They should be a deep purple-blue or blueish black with a silvery bloom. Reddish berries aren’t ripe and once picked, won’t ripen, so avoid those. Refrigerate as soon as you get home and wash just before eating or baking.

If you’re baking with frozen blueberries, remove them from the freezer just before adding them to your ingredients. Thawing them first will lead to lots of bleeding into your batter…unless blue scones are your thing, then thaw away.

Baking with Oats

Adding oats to scones has become a thing in our house ever since I made these Gluten Free Scottish Oat Scones. I know lots of you loved those, too! The extra soluble fiber is a huge plus…oats help make us feel fuller longer, but I really do love the hearty textured crumb that they create. And truly, I can justify eating one for breakfast much easier with the addition of  heart healthy oats.

Blueberry Oat Scones with a Lemon Glaze from @tasteLUVnourish

Baking with Grated Butter

One new trick I tried when creating this recipe was to grate the butter on a box grater instead of cubing it or even melting it, as I’ve done in the past. I’ve read that using grated cold butter makes a perfect scone. I’m still experimenting with other recipes, but I do think it can help to create a lighter and flakier texture. It does work nicely in this recipe. Have you ever baked with grated butter before? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy baking, my dear friends! I hope you find some quiet time this weekend to make a batch of these scones!

Blueberry Oat Scones with a Lemon Glaze from @tasteLUVnourish

 

Blueberry Oat Scones

These simple scones, with fiber-rich oats, have a great crumb with bursts of sweet blueberries and a tangy lemon glaze. They make weekend baking so much fun and leftovers are perfect for grab-and-go weekday mornings. Gluten free options.
Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups 213g all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups 130g old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen and grated on a box grater (see Notes)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • <b>Lemon Glaze:</b>
  • 3/4 cup 90g confectioner's sugar, lightly packed
  • zest of half a lemon
  • 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the milk, vinegar and vanilla extract.
  • Blend the grated butter into the flour mixture until crumbs are formed. Add the milk mixture and the blueberries. Stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Dump the dough onto a well floured surface. Work the dough into a round disc that measures 8 inches across. With a sharp knife, cut the disc into 8 equal wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  • To prepare the glaze, mix the confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • Allow the scones to cool on a baking rack a bit before drizzling with glaze.

Notes

Use butter straight from the freezer before grating. If you don't have any already frozen, just place a stick in the freezer for at least 20 minutes before grating. I like to grate on a box grater either right over the bowl of dry ingredients or over a sheet of waxed or parchment paper.
To make these scones gluten free, substitute the all purpose flour with gluten free all purpose flour and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum.
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Comments

  1. Karina

    September 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    Great success, delicious!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 30, 2020 at 10:24 am

      So sweet of you to let me know! Thanks, Karina!

      Reply
  2. Lauren Miller

    August 12, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    These are easy and delicious! I love a good scone and these are perfect. Not too sweet, not too crumbly. Just a perfect balance of flavor and texture. These will be in my regular rotation!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      August 12, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Wow…that is quite a compliment, Lauren! Thank you so much! :)

      Reply
  3. Yvonne

    May 27, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    Hi I found your recipe on Pinterest & made your lovely scones. I posted my photo of them there too. They came out delicious, nutty, buttery & I especially love the oats!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      June 8, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      This makes me so happy, Yvonne! I’ll look out for your photos! I really appreciate you sharing! xo

      Reply
    • Suzanne Wright

      July 19, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made these this morning, using Namaste Gluten Free flour. I did have to add additional liquid (I used half and half just because I had it, so maybe that’s why) but they turned out beautifully and were quite yummy! Oh and I added a 1/2 teaspoon of cardamon, again,just because I like the flavor, but other than that, followed the recipe. They did take a few minutes more to bake, but that might be because of the gluten free flour.

      Reply
      • Caroline

        August 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        I am so happy these turned out so well and love that you made some adaptations. Yes, definitely when using different flours…even comparing two different brands of gluten free all purpose flours, you’ll get some varying results. Love that you used your intuition in making these. Thank you so much for sharing your results! OH…and cardamom is such a great idea…I love it too!

        Reply
  4. Heather Marie Bartels

    July 30, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    I made these this morning -first time ever making scones but I’ve been craving them! Because I’m terrible at sticking to recipes, I substituted homemade coconut yogurt for most of the milk. I didn’t put glaze on top and instead smear some Miyoko’s vegan cultured butter on when I eat one. They’re lightly sweet and just rich enough for me this way!
    Thank you for creating the recipe!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      August 6, 2019 at 9:14 am

      You’re so sweet, Heather! I love that you created a delicious vegan version of your own! I can’t wait to try your substitutions. Thank you for sharing! xo

      Reply
  5. Diane

    January 19, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Caroline, love the Scones and Blueberry is my favorite!!!
    Do you have the calorie, fat etc. breakdown. I’m trying to be health conscious of what goes in my mouth and I have high cholesterol and blood pressure.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      January 23, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Diane! I’m actually in the process of updating all of the recipes with nutritional information. I can tell you that one scone has about 260 calories and 5 grams of fat. Check back soon for more detailed information! Hope that helps. :)

      Reply
  6. Nichole

    December 8, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Hi Caroline! These look amazing and I’m thinking of.making them for a work breakfast next week. What other fruits do you think could be substituted in this recipe? I’m wondering if there’s a better flavor I could use during the holiday season.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      December 12, 2018 at 9:06 am

      These would be great for a work breakfast, Nichole! This time of year, I love adding fresh cranberries to these scones. Try adding the zest of one orange as well…they’ll be delicious! Let me know how they turn out! Happy holidays! :)

      Reply
      • Nichole

        December 18, 2018 at 7:43 pm

        I ended up making both the lemon/blueberry and cranberry/orange (gluten free) and they were a hit! Everybody was asking for your recipe. I’m looking forward to adapting this for savory scones as well!

        Reply
        • Caroline

          December 19, 2018 at 12:12 pm

          That’s awesome, Nichole! I’m so happy to hear everyone enjoyed them! I’m actually craving them at the moment…I may have to make a batch! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with these and I’m loving the idea of a savory scone! Let me know how those turn out! Happy holidays!

          Reply
          • Nichole

            December 28, 2018 at 10:37 am

            I tried them today with garlic powder, chives, and cheddar and they are delicious! The only change I made was 1 T less sugar and a little extra salt. I never thought I would have a “go-to scone recipe”, but here I am!

          • Caroline

            December 30, 2018 at 2:29 pm

            Nichole! That sounds so good! I’m definitely going to try that! I bet they’d be great served with a bowl of soup! Thanks so much for sharing your adaptation and yummy results! :)

  7. Mimi

    August 19, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Wow. Such pretty pics! I don’t typically like scones or short bread. But this looks like it would be nice and moist because of all the blueberries!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      August 25, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Mimi! Yes…the blueberries really are delicious in these!

      Reply
  8. Samantha

    August 12, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Could you make the the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning?

    Reply
    • Caroline

      August 25, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      Great question, Samantha! I’ve never tried that, (it’s a genius idea!) but I do think they’d turn out perfectly if you prep the night before. I’d love to hear how that works out for you if you get the chance!

      Reply

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