Healthy Mixed Berry & Cinnamon Sourdough Scruffins 🍯🍓🫐

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Back when I worked at a bank, mornings were often filled with coffee, checks, and the occasional treat dropped off by a local bakery. One day, they brought in something called "scruffins." I'd never heard of them before and had no clue what they were—a cross between a scone and a muffin? Intriguing! The curiosity quickly gave way to delight when I bit into one. The texture, the flavors, the fruit—it was perfection. From then on, whenever the bakery brought more, they became the highlight of my day.

Fast forward to now, and I decided it was time to create my own version for The Honey Buckle. I wanted to keep all the magic I loved about scruffins but make them healthier—by adding sourdough for that tangy twist, removing refined sugars, and cutting down on excess calories. The result is this batch of incredible, healthy mixed berry & cinnamon sourdough scruffins: moist, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and packed with juicy berries.

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition (per scruffin, makes 6 scruffins): Calories: 185, Protein: 7 g, Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 23 g

Ingredients for 6 Healthy Mixed Berry & Cinnamon Sourdough Scruffins

For the Scruffins:

1. ½ cup (110 g) all-purpose flour

2. ¾ cup (90 g) whole wheat flour

3. 3 tbsp (36 g) monk fruit sweetener (or granulated sweetener of choice)

4. 1 tsp baking powder

5. ½ tsp baking soda

6. 1½ tsp cinnamon

7. Pinch sea salt

8. ⅓ cup (80 g) greek yogurt (plain or flavored for sweeter scruffins)

9. ⅓ cup (80 g) sourdough discard

10. 1 large (50 g) egg

11. ½ tsp vanilla extract

12. 3 tbsp (40 g) melted coconut oil (or melted butter)

13. ½ cup (120 g) mixed berries (frozen berries should be lightly coated with ~1 tbsp flour)

14. Olive or avocado oil spray for parchment paper
    

For the Optional Berry Glaze:

1. ⅓ cup (40 g) mixed berries (heated and smushed)

2. 2 tbsp (30 g) Greek yogurt

3. 1 tbsp (15 g) honey
   

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.

3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, melted and slightly cooled coconut oil/melted butter, and the egg.

4. Create the dough: Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the scruffins tender.

5. Fold in berries: Add mixed berries to the dough, folding carefully. If using frozen berries, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before adding to prevent excess moisture. Knead lightly to integrate the berries—don’t worry if the dough gets a bit colorful!

   Shape the scruffins: Place dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Form the dough into a 6-8 inch circle by pressing down onto it with your hands. Cut into 6 wedges and separate them - they will expand while baking.

6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Optional glaze: Combine mixed berries (heated in microwave and smushed until minimal chunks are present), greek yogurt, and honey to create the glaze. Spread or drizzle over cooled scruffins for an extra burst of flavor.