Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Apple-Cinnamon Scones - Meghan Schwanke

APPLE-CINNAMON SCONES

1/2 c flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/3 c oil
2 egg whites
2 T apple juice
2 T sugar substitute or honey
1 small apple , peeled and cored
1 c rolled oats
skim milk

In bowl, combine flours, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir in oil. Chop apple. Stir apple and oats into flour mixture. Add egg whites, apple juice or milk and honey or sugar substitute. Mix well. Dough will be a bit sticky.

Spray baking sheet with nonstick coating. With floured hands, pat out dough onto baking sheet into about a 7-inch circle. Cut into12 wedges,separating the wedges leaving 1/4 inch between each. Brush with milk. Bake in a 400 F oven 10-12 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Great for breakfast with skim milk. If you like, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.