These Banana and Buttermilk Scones are just one more reason to buy more bananas! Think banana bread in scone form!

Made with ripe bananas and tangy buttermilk, they bake up soft inside with a golden crust.

This banana scones recipe is great for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, (or midnight snack) they’re delicious on their own or served with butter, honey, or jam. Add some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re looking to “dessert” it up!

Why You’ll Love These Banana Buttermilk Scones

• Soft, bakery-style texture
• Banana flavor shines through
• Quick to make with simple ingredients
• Freezer-friendly for an easy grab-and-go breakfast

How to make banana scones, buttermilk scones:

Use ripe yellow bananas for the best texture and flavor. Brown soft bananas will likely give a mushier scone interior.

The Best Banana Buttermilk Scones You’ll Ever Bake. Bananas are a staple item and great to have on hand.

Grating cold butter for scones gives a great lift to the scones, the butter blends in nicely while creating pockets of air when the scones are baked!

For a light, fluffy texture, use ripe bananas but not “brown/black overripe bananas, the super soft, mushy texture will result in mushy scones, the same thing happens with banana bread.

Enjoy this delicious banana layer cake, it’s wonderful!

Banana Maple Oatmeal Cookies are really calling your name. These are a must-make!

And one more amazing banana recipe, these Banana Crumb Muffins, oh these are the real deal

If you love baked goods with that cozy banana bread flavor, you’re going to fall in love with these Banana Buttermilk Scones. They’re tender, lightly sweet, and have a wonderful texture thanks to the buttermilk.

Tips for Perfect Banana Scones

• Use cold butter- this helps create flaky layers.
• Grate the cold butter
• Don’t overmix- stir just until the dough comes together.
• Slice bananas so the center of the scone isn’t mushy.
• Brush with buttermilk before baking- it gives them a golden, crisp top.
• Add-ins welcome! Try mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a touch of cinnamon.
• Fruit scones tend to get sticky if you overmix or if they get warm, add flour as needed.

Give some of these Banana Recipes a try, everything from cakes to cookies, pies, and banana bread too!

If you’ve got a couple ripe bananas waiting to be used, skip the banana bread this time and bake up a batch of these delightful scones. Soft, buttery, and full of banana flavor — they’re sure to become a favorite!

If you’re looking for more recipes to use buttermilk with, give some of these a try!

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Banana Buttermilk Scones

Banana and Buttermilk Scones are soft, golden, and flavorful—like banana bread in scone form. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana, scone

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 28 minutes minutes

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour or bread flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, grated
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 ripe bananas, chopped (not mashed) I used yellow bananas; brown bananas will give a mushier more wet scone.
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, if desired

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°
• In the bowl of a mixer, place the flour and brown sugar, mix to combine.
• Add in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix again to combine those ingredients.
• Add the cold grated butter and mix to combine on low to medium speed.
• Place the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and cinnamon if using it.
• Add in the sliced banana, and mix on low, just until the banana incorperates.
• When the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, stop mixing.
• Turn the dough out onto your work surface, floured or on plastic wrap, and roll out 1 inch thick with a rolling pin. Cut into desired shape and size. 6-8 large scones, or many smaller scones.
• I make the dough into a ball, then roll it into a dish shape and cut it with a sharp knife (not wiggling it- so the scones don't twist), then gently lift them with a spatula.
• Place the scones on a parchment lined baking sheet, brush the tops of the scones with buttermilk.
• Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow scones to cool for 5 minutes, serve warm or cooled. Slice and add butter, jam, or honey.

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Irish Cream Scones are great any day, today was drizzly, and everything looked so green, and the perfect day to make these.

Not only is there Irish Cream in the scones, there’s some Irish Whisky too… and the glaze icing is full of Irish Cream too.

You can smell the deliciousness as soon as you pick one up, and oh the first bite, it’s amazing. The scone is tender and has a nice warm flavor, I added some cocoa to give it that extra yumminess.

I’ve had these on my list to make many times, and when St. Patrick’s Day rolled around I ran out of time, but any day is a good day to celebrate being Irish. If you’re looking for some other Irish inspired recipes check out my Irish Soda bread Recipe and yes I know Corned Beef dinner is really Americanized Irish food, since we and enjoy it I make it every year.

One minute it was slightly warm and sunny, the next it was drizzling and everything looked vibrant and green, just like Ireland. We often get visitors to our pool and today was no exception. Often the ducks are coupled up, today it was just one male. He stayed for 3 hours, I sure wish I knew what would keep him coming back… he took a bath, ruffled his feathers in the pool (we have a saltwater pool), and would sit on the edge, tuck his beak into his feathers, and rest.

It was a quiet and calm day and when my dog would go outside I would remind him to not bark or chase the duck and he’s getting better at it every day, today he just moved around the pool, no barking.

I have chronic shoulder pain and have tried hard to rethink and develop recipes I don’t have to use my shoulders so much, and a stand mixer is my best friend. Typically with scones, you use a pastry cutter to cut cold butter into the flour mixer. I love scones but have adjusted my scone making to help with my ailments.

Instead of using butter I use heavy cream and you won’t know the difference, they are just as delicious as regular scones.

Now the Irish cream… oh that’s a little bit of fantastic-ness.

I added whisky as well, it sure gives these scones a nice warm flavor.

You can top these scones with coarse sugar after you brush them with heavy cream to give them a nice crust, or you can drizzle or brush on some glaze icing.

I went with the glaze icing, I added Irish cream to powdered sugar, and whamo… oh it’s so yummy, you’re gonna love it.

If you don’t want to use or consume alcoholic items, LorAnns makes Irish cream flavorings, another alternative is to use coffee creamer in Irish Cream flavor.

There really is nothing like baking on a cool rainy day. These will not only be a great addition to your St. Patrick’s Day treats but make them anytime you want a delicious baked item for breakfast, to bring to someone who needs a quick pick me up, or enjoy one for a midnight snack… I won’t judge and I also won’t tell you how many I ate!

After the scones are baked and you make the icing, use a spoon, or silicone brush or place the icing into a bag with a corner cut off and drizzle other icing over the scones.

A simple alternative to clotted cream (often served with scones) is to make fresh whipped cream, and if you want to make some ahead of time use my tip on making it last and not weep, you can add a tablespoon of powdered sugar if you want it on the sweet side.

And there is no better time to buy some Irish butter than now, it’s so rich and delicious. Give it a try if you haven’t already.

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Irish Cream Scones

Tender delicious Irish Cream Scones have all the great flavor of Irish Cream and a nice whisky flavor too. These scones are bound to be yoru favorite!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream plus 1/4 cup more for brushing on top of scones
• 1/4 cup Irish Cream (liquor)
• 2 tablespoons Irish Whisky
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Irish cream

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• This recipe can be made with a mixer or mix by hand.
• In the bowl of a mixer or other medium bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together.
• In a measuring cup add 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, Irish Cream, Irish Whisky, and the vanilla.
• While the mixer is running on medium-low pour in the cream mixture and run until just mixed and all dry ingredients are combined.
• Roll the dough into a ball to be sure everyting is incorperated.
• decide how many scones you want to make, this recipe will make 8 thick or 12 thinner scones or make smaller mini scones if desired.
• Roll the ball of dough in between plastic wrap (wax paper or parchment paper) keeping it in a circle will allow you to cut it like a pie. Alternatively, you can roll it into a rectangle and cut triangles or use cookie cutter for another shape, or a biscuit cutter for circles.
• Place the dough onto parchment lined baking sheets. Brush with heavy cream for a nice crust on the scones when they bake. If you wnat to add coarse sugar on top now is the time.
• Bake for 15 minutes, test with a toothpick it should come out easily, it shouldn't be wet.
• Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheets.
• Serve warm or cooled. Scones are deliciosu with butter (I use Irish butter) or whipped cream if you don't have clotted cream.
• Glaze Icing: Mix powdered sugar and Irish cream until smooth, drizzle over cooled scones. Allow icing to set.

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My top  5 reasons to make these cranberry sauce scones

• Cranberry sauce scones, this recipe uses canned cranberry sauce, make them all year
• Leftover cranberry sauce scones are a perfect recipe to use up any holiday cranberry sauce or a reason to make more
• Cranberry scones with dried cranberries, top these with dried diced cranberries for added flavor, and/or mix some in the dough
• Made with a mixer, no pastry cutter is needed, making this a simple recipe
• More flavor options, add chopped pecans, lemon juice/zest, orange juice/zest, or add some lemon/orange extract, or mix in some chocolate chips for a great flavor combo

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These chocolate chip cream scones are moist and delicious and sure to be a family favorite!

I LOVE Scones…

They are the perfect breakfast and a tempting treat on their own–and when you add a little chocolate they become irresistible! 

It’s no secret I love chocolate chip cookies too, so this combo is one of my all time favorites.

These scones are made with heavy cream, so no butter or eggs are needed, and with the price of eggs these days, this may just become your new go-to dessert recipe! 

My favorite way to enjoy these is right out of the oven with a nice strong cup of coffee before anyone else in the house awakes. There’s something special about the stillness and quiet of the morning when it’s just me, my cup of coffee, and these tasty scones all to myself. 

Continue reading: Easy Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

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If you’ve never had a scone, I can’t encourage you enough to try one. There are so many variations to choose from, both sweet and savory. And they can be eaten on their own, or used as a great accompaniment to your dinner, lunch, or breakfast. 

Scone origins can be traced back to the 1500’s in Scotland, and they were originally made of oats into one round loaf which was then scored into 5 or 6 wedges. It was then cooked over a griddle. Fast forward to the 1840’s and they became a sensation with the Queen of England. From there they were a staple at any proper tea, mostly accompanied by jam or Devonshire cream.

I cut these scones in triangles to make individual portions, you can also scoop them out with a large scoop and bake them as drop scones/biscuits. The jalapeno flavor won’t be overwhelming but instead will offer a subtle warmth, add more jalapeno if you want them to have a spicier flavor.

And if jalapeno or savory scones aren’t your thing – no worries! Leave the jalapeno out, use a different cheese, any way you want to make it, I’m sure it’ll be delicious. I have lots of recipes for scones of the sweeter variety for you to try as well…

• Lemon Scones – One of my favorites. I have access to a Meyer lemon tree, and sometimes I use those sweeter variations of lemon in this recipe. They are so good, it’s hard to eat only one!
• Pumpkin Scones – This is a Starbucks copycat recipe! No more paying for those delicious seasonal baked goodies, you can have them year-round.
• Easy Cream Scones – These are perfect if you want something more simple in flavor with the option to add your own jams, creams, and curds. In fact, I have some great recipes for those too! One of my favorites is Blueberry Curd.
• Savory Pistachio Scones – Okay, I couldn’t resist putting in one savory scone here. These ones are so delicious and are perfect in the afternoon with hot tea or coffee – whatever your poison.   

And if you’re still not seeing what you want, I have many more scone recipes, just click HERE!

Okay, let’s get cookin’.

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These buttermilk scones are so moist and taste amazing right out of the oven that you’ll have a hard time waiting for them to cool off a bit until you can start to devour one!

They are sure to become a breakfast staple or anytime snack as they are so easy to make and are quite irresistible.

There are so many reasons this recipe is so GREAT

1. let’s start with that they taste great, a delicious flavor and I give you some options to change up the flavor below
2. they have a fantastic texture, they are SO tender and soft, the buttermilk is the true winner here.
3. did I mention this is a small batch recipe, which means you can make them in any amount you need, but if you’d only like a few and not have leftovers for days THIS will become your go-t0 recipe!

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Well these scones are sure to deliver on flavor.

They are really PACKED with goodness.

The dough is mixed with BACON,

the sweet meets the savory in these scones and they are irresistible.

They have a great balance of flavor that will have them disappearing before you eyes!

Continue reading: Maple Bacon Buttermilk Scones

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It’s no secret I love blueberries,

I’ve made blueberry scones many times, not sure why I never took photos and blogged them, so today is the day!

I love using fresh blueberries, if they aren’t available frozen blueberries are fine, I prefer to freeze them myself so I’m sure they have a great flavor.

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