Berry Chia Scones with Lemon Glaze #SpringSweetsWeek

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When spring comes around I like to start using berries because they are one of the first signs of spring.  I know that you can get them year round but they actually start coming in to season in the spring where I live.  There's nothing like going strawberry or blueberry picking in May to make it really feel like spring.

I've been trying to find new things to make for breakfast because in all honesty I'm sick of toast and oatmeal right now.  I want something bright and tasty yet filling.  I have to admit I'm partial to bread like products for breakfast because they just seem to go easier on my stomach.  This week I decided to make scones.

Since I've been in a berry mood I picked up some blueberries and strawberries at my local market.   I've made blueberry scones before so I wanted to add in something a little different.  I decided on Barlean's Organic Chia Seeds because they are filled with fiber and antioxidants.   Chia seeds are a great source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals and they have a mild flavor so they are a good choice to add to smoothies, muffins, or even as a salad topper.

I baked up a batch of these Berry Chia Scones and they smelled delicious.   I pulled them out of the oven as they started turning golden brown.  Some people like hard scones but I really like them when they are crisp on the outside but soft and buttery on the inside.  These scones were just like that.  The blueberries really popped in my mouth and the rich butter flavor came through.  I like that scones are sweet but not too sweet which makes them a great choice for breakfast.

I wanted to add a bit of brightness to the scones so I opted for a lemon glaze.  In order to add in some Omega-3's I used Barlean's Seriously Delicious™ Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Crème to flavor the glaze.   Don't be scared by the name, this fish oil has absolutely no gross after taste and the lemon flavor is bright and delicious.  I added it to some powdered sugar and drizzled it on top of the scones.  I love that by adding in the Lemon Crème and chia seeds that I made these scones so much healthier then they would have been otherwise. 

My husband, who is not a fan of scones, totally gobbled these up. He told me they were probably the best scones he has ever had which is high praise coming from him.  I had to agree that I really enjoyed the pairing of blueberries, strawberries, and lemon together in this tasty breakfast bread.

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Blueberry Chia Scones with Lemon Glaze

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

17 mins

Total time

32 mins

 

Delicious scones bursting with blueberries and chia seeds topped with a lemon glaze.

Author: Heather Lynne

Recipe type: Breakfast

Serves: 1 dozen scones

Ingredients

For the scones:

• 2¼ c. flour
• ⅓ c. sugar
• 1 T. baking powder
• 1 t. salt
• ½ c. butter
• 1 egg
• ½ c. sour cream
• 1 t. vanilla
• 3 T. Barlean's Chia Seeds
• ½ c. blueberries
• ½ c. strawberries, chopped

For the glaze:

• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 T. Barlean's Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Fish Oil in Lemon Creme

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add in the butter in small portions and mix together with your hands until it is coarse and resembles wet sand.
4. Add in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla and mix well until a dough forms.
5. Stir in the chia seeds.
6. Fold in the blueberries and strawberries.
7. Turn onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 6 pieces then cut each piece diagonally to form 12 triangles.
8. Place the triangles on the baking sheet and bake for 15-17 minutes or until they are browned. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
9. To make the glaze combine the powdered sugar and lemon creme and mix well.
10. Drizzle over top of cooled scones and allow to sit for 10 minutes or until glaze has hardened.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe

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