Multigrain Scones with Walnuts

Crunchy bits of goodness. These multigrain scones make a filling breakfast treat – full of millet, oats and walnuts.

This is an old favourite recipe of mine. These scones are so packed full of textures – walnuts, millet, poppy seeds and oats.  All things I love in a breakfast bread.  I suppose I especially love the crunch of the walnuts. 

Give me a cup of coffee and a scone and I am in a very happy place. 

Sweet but not overtly. Lemon adds freshness so don’t skip it.  Perfect for breakfast and packing in lunches; the walnuts add a ton of healthy fat and protein.  I don’t feel bad letting my kids grab one for breakfast as we head out the door for an early morning hockey game.

I think this recipe first came to me from Cooking Light magazine. I’m really not sure, because I no longer have the magazine. But I’ve been making this recipe basically this very same way for so long now, they just kinda happen on the regular.

A few notes about this recipe:

• The recipe is dairy-free, but not vegan. Egg whites help make a light and crispy scone. I haven’t tried these with any kind of substitute for the egg whites.
• Lemon is essential for the fresh, light flavour. Don’t skip it
• The ingredient list is long, but don’t let it intimidate you. It really is just a matter of dumping another seed or grain into the bowl.
• Millet is one of my favourite little grains for adding to baked goods (check the link for a vegan muffin made with millet). Millet adds an interesting crunch but does not need to be cooked at all before adding it to these biscuits.  Just throw it in dry. 
• Millet is not hard to find, if you have a grocery that carries Bob’s Red Mill, or has a bulk or ethnic section will likely be able to find it. You might need to ask though!
• If you don’t have any millet, you can skip it or sub in an equal amount of sesame seeds. The flavour will be different, but they will provide a similar texture.
• You can use whatever non-dairy milk you prefer.
• Store in a covered container in the refrigerator if you want to keep for more than a day or two. I like to wrap them individually and freeze for on-the-go snacks.

Multi-Grain Walnut Scones

Full of all kinds of goodness – prefect for a grab and go breakfast

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Adjust Servings: 20 scones

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons canola oil
• zest of half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons millet
• 1 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup soy milk
• 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cream together sugar, egg whites and oil using the whisk attachment of stand mixer, or vigorously whisk by hand.  Ensure all sugar crystals have dissolved. Add vanilla and lemon zest.
• Combine dry ingredients – Oatmeal through cinnamon – in a medium sized bowl.  Stir well to combine.  If using a stand mixer, switch to the paddle attachment, or complete this step by hand with a wooden spoon.  Slowly add dry ingredients with wet ingredients, until just combined.  Add soy milk and walnuts, stir to just incorporate and form a wet, soft dough.
• Using tablespoons, drop dough onto your baking sheet in small mounds.  I usually make 20-24 mounds. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until just lightly browned around the edges.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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Trish

Hi, I’m Trish. I share quick and healthy recipes designed to get you through your busy days, balanced with a generous serving of sweet and decadent treats for weekends and special occasions. You will find vegan, gluten-free and plant-based recipes here too. Thanks for visiting!