These no-fuss blueberry scones are the perfect treat when you’re craving something warm and delicious without all the hassle. Bursting with sweet blueberries and a hint of vanilla, they come together in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of coffee or serving them for brunch, these scones are a quick and easy way to indulge in a homemade classic.

No-Fuss Blueberry Scones
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 251 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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In large mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. Add butter and use your fingers, pastry cutter or two forks to work butter into dry ingredients into pea-sized pieces.
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Add blueberries and stir to combine.
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Make well in center of flour mixture and add buttermilk and egg. Beat egg to break it up, then gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface and knead until it just starts to come together, 3 to 4 times. Shape dough into circle about 1-in. thick.
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Slice scones into eight wedges and transfer to baking sheet, leaving couple of inches of space between each piece.
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Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
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Meanwhile, make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
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When scones are cool, drizzle with glaze.
Nutrition Facts
No-Fuss Blueberry Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 103mg4%
Potassium 328mg9%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 272IU5%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 133mg13%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.