Maple Oat Scones - A Starbucks CopyCat - #scones #starbucks #mapleoatscones

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar provides sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Combine 1.25 cups wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, and 0.33 cup packed brown sugar in a food processor until combined, breaking down the oats slightly.

Add 2 sticks of butter (cut into cubes) to the food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Mix in 0.5 cup chopped pecans (finely chopped).

Add 0.5 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon maple extract, and 1 whisked egg to the mixture while the processor is running.

Turn the dough out onto a surface and shape it into an 8-inch circle, about 0.75 inches thick.

Cut the dough into 8 triangles, like cutting a pie, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush the tops of the scones with a tiny bit of heavy cream and sprinkle with oats and chopped pecans.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

While the scones cool, prepare the frosting by mixing 1.25 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon maple extract, and 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or regular milk) until pourable.

Drizzle the frosting over the cooled scones and add more pecans and oats on top.

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