The best Vanilla Protein Scones recipe with simple, healthy ingredients. These vanilla protein scones use unflavored and vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt for an extra high protein packed scone recipe!

I honestly thought making high protein scones would be really hard, what with that fancy name and all that, but they were actually not!

Such simple ingredients and really basic steps too.

Protein powder scones can get a bit tricky though – just like making a good healthy scones recipe – so make sure you follow those instructions and tips I put on there.

Ingredients for the best Vanilla Protein Scones Recipe!

This high protein scones recipe needs just a few simple and healthy ingredients and have no butter or sugar!

Whole wheat pastry flour for that lightness of the all-purpose flour, but with the nutritious benefits of whole grains
Vanilla Protein Powder to add some sweetness. This is the replacement for sugar. I use the whey-caesin blend from Quest.
Unflavored Protein Powder to replace some of the flour (and carbs) in the recipe for a slightly low carb high protein scone. Quest Nutrition again here.
Coconut Flour
1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Substitute – I use Lakanto, to keep this recipe sugar free; (code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount here).
Non-fat Greek Yogurt another protein-packed ingredient
Baking Powder

What Protein Powder to use for Protein Packed Scones

For the best protein packed scones, I recommend using a whey-caesin blend, so the scones don’t dry out. For this recipe, I used the multipurpose mix and Vanilla flavor from Quest Nutrition.

I haven’t tried just Whey protein, pea protein or other plant based ones, so I can’t say how those would work here.

Tips for making Protein Powder Scones

This recipe for vanilla protein powder scones is really easy, but here’s some pointers to make sure you get it right:

Mix all dry ingredients first, then add yogurt.

Use cold yogurt so that the dough is cold and rises well.

Add all yogurt at once and mix.

Don’t over-mix the dough or over-knead or it will get too warm and make dense scones.

Don’t let dough sit out for too long; Work quickly; You don’t want the dough to get warm and hard to handle.

Don’t shape dough too thin. About ¾ inches is best for the rise.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut scones. Don’t shape with hands. You will work the dough too much and they won’t be light and crumbly anymore.

Brush tops with almond milk for the golden crust!

To Store Vanilla Protein Scones

Fresh baked vanilla protein scones really are the best, but you can store them on the counter on in the freezer (make sure the cool down first).

To store, wrap scones individually in plastic wrap and place in airtight container on countertop 1-2 days.

For a freezer friendly option, wrap healthy scones in plastic wrap, place in zipper bag and freeze up to 2 months.

To reheat, thaw to room temperature and reheat in 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or warm in the microwave.

Alternatives for Healthy Scones

The ingredients – and brands – I used make amazing high protein healthy scones for weightloss that are sugar free and have no butter or oil either.

Here’s some other options you can try, but I haven’t given them all a try yet, so I’m not sure how they would all work together.

Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: All purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free baking flour in the same amount by weight not cups
Unflavored Protein Powder: More Plain flour, but reduce the amount of yogurt to 1 cup
1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Replacement: Regular confectioners sugar (this won’t be sugar free though, and also higher in calories)
Unsweetened Greek Yogurt: Vanilla greek yogurt, but try to keep it light.
Coconut yogurt could be an option

For a Vegan Option

The original recipe here has no eggs, butter or milk, soyou could try Vegan protein scones too.

Disclaimer though, I haven’t tried this out so I can’t tell if it will work. Maybe try half the batch. Replace the Greek Yogurt with Coconut Yogurt, and maybe try a pea protein powder.

Let me know how it goes if you do!

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