Low-Calorie Cheese Scones Recipe
Looking for a lighter savoury bake? These easy cheese scones use reduced-fat Cheddar, cottage cheese and instant mashed potato flakes for a soft, satisfying snack. They’re simple to make with everyday ingredients and lovely served warm with a crisp salad or a little extra cottage cheese. This is a lighter-style recipe, but calories per scone will depend on the brands and portion sizes you use.
Cheese Scones at a Glance
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Oven cooking: 20–25 minutes
- Total: approximately 40–45 minutes
- Makes: 8 small scones
- Oven: 200°C / 180°C fan / gas mark 6
Ingredients for Lighter Cheese Scones
- 40g reduced-fat Cheddar, grated
- 100g instant mashed potato flakes (such as Smash), dry weight
- 2 medium eggs
- 300g fat-free cottage cheese with onion and chives
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of dried mixed herbs
- Low-calorie cooking spray, for the baking tray
Ingredient note: Use plain, dry instant mashed potato flakes rather than prepared mashed potato. Different brands absorb moisture differently, so the mixture may be softer or firmer. Choose cottage cheese with onion and chives for the flavour intended in this recipe.
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