Frosted Chocolate Banana Scones are just what your mornings need this summer. Easy to make, full of chocolate, and topped with frosting are just a few reasons why you should try them.
The first week of summer break is always rough. And by rough, I really mean lazy. Our kids have been sleeping in really late after a whole school year of being up early. I have let them sleep until they wake up naturally for that first week. There were a few days they went to bed later, and we had to wake them up before it got too late in the morning.
I have to admit the quiet time in the morning does help me get all my work done easier, so I may have let them sleep longer than necessary.
Now that they have all that sleeping in out of their system, it’s time to implement a summer schedule. We need to have a summer list of chores and fun activities for the week, so they do not ask for electronics all day long.
I also need to make a plan for having breakfast made and ready to get us started each morning. Scones and muffins are always an easy breakfast to have ready the night before. My brain just doesn’t work first thing in the morning to follow a recipe and to work a hot stove, so I like to bake the day before.
We had a few ripe bananas on the counter, so I decided to take the recipe for these Triple Chocolate Scones and these Banana Toffee Scones, and merge them into one delicious breakfast treat. My daughter loves when she wakes up and sees she can have chocolate for breakfast.
These chocolate scones really do not have much sugar in them. The sweetness comes from the ripe bananas in them. Ok fine, the mini chocolate chips and frosting add more sugar too. Minor detail 😉 Those can be optional, just not in our house. I would hear about it if I left the chocolate chips out of these scones.
The dough will be sticky when you pat it onto the tray. Do not try to move the scones until they are completely baked. After they come out of the oven, cut through them right away and let them cool. Then frost them and store in a sealed container. If you have chocolate lovers in your house, they won’t last long at all.
I am one of the breakfast contributors for Food Fanatic. Head over there to print the Frosted Chocolate Banana Scones recipe for later.
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Mir says
June 3, 2015 at 6:18 AMI am waiting for the day when my children can sleep late! On weekends, they “sleep in” until 6:30. Not so much fun for getting things done!
These scones look fantastic. That frosting on top…yep. I’m there!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:37 PMYikes! That’s early! I’m so thankful my 3 have always slept late!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
June 3, 2015 at 6:34 AMYou sound like an awesome mom, Jocelyn. In the summer during my childhood, my mom worked, but we’d spend a lot of time with my grandparents. One of my grandmothers would let us plant flowers and take us to museums and the other had a pool so we were outside all day long. 🙂 These scones look amazing. I need to have them!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:38 PMThat sounds like you had some awesome summers with your grandparents! And yes, make the scones…you will love them!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
June 3, 2015 at 7:46 AMThese scones look amazing, Jocelyn! I’ve never had a chocolate banana kind before. What a creative twist! And I’m loving that glaze, too. Sounds perfect!
Jen says
June 3, 2015 at 9:53 AMChocolate banana scones?! Sign me up! These look perfect, Jocelyn!
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June 3, 2015 at 3:11 PMOur Summer vacation here in Spain only starts the 3rd week of June (2 and a half to go) and then we´re off until mid September. I´m excited for the holidays but also know that I need to schedule time in for work.. and that I need to re-schedule things around so that it all fits (help!)
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
June 3, 2015 at 5:52 PMThese scones look amazing! I’m definitely putting them on the must make list for the first week of summer vacation. And then, we will be having a summer schedule too!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:39 PMScones and summer vacation sounds like a good plan to me. I hope you enjoy these banana scones!
Trisha says
June 3, 2015 at 9:22 PMAnything that is a scone for tea time is a winner for me! YUM
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
June 4, 2015 at 12:27 AMAdding these scones to my breakfast routine sure would make a difference! I love it!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:39 PMThanks, girlie! These are the perfect way to change up that breakfast routine for sure!
Catherine says
June 4, 2015 at 6:39 AMDear Jocelyn, I have never had a chocolate scone before but I love the sound of it! These look so good…what a treat! xo, Catherine
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:40 PMYou should definitely try a chocolate scone! They are so good…like having dessert for breakfast 🙂
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
June 4, 2015 at 8:00 AMI love baking with ripe bananas it allows you to skimp down on the added sugar quite a bit! These look heavenly!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:41 PMI love how ripe bananas just add that extra sweetness! Of course then I add all that sugar right back in with chocolate chips and frosting. LOL!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
June 4, 2015 at 8:00 AMThese are marvelous! Love these flavors together. Perfect breakfast!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:41 PMThank you 🙂
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
June 4, 2015 at 8:57 AMI really wish I had one of these scones to go along with my coffee right now, they look amazing!
Amanda says
June 4, 2015 at 9:44 AMThese sound amazing!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
June 4, 2015 at 10:23 AMThese are lovely and I love the cute mini chocolate chips and the fact that these are frosted 🙂
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:41 PMChocolate chips and frosting are a regular around here. Gotta love dessert pretending to be breakfast, right? 🙂
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
June 4, 2015 at 12:08 PMIf it was acceptable I would eat a scone for breakfast every single day. I love these frosted chocolate banana ones you made, I definitely need to give them a try!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
June 4, 2015 at 1:52 PMOh man we start summer break next week and I can feel the laziness coming on already. 😉 These scones look like the perfect breakfast treat! Love that frosting too. Yum! Pinned! Happy Summer!!
Jocelyn says
June 11, 2015 at 12:42 PMYay for lazy summer days! We took time off yesterday to go to the lake for a few hours. Gotta love a job that let’s you do that whenever you want!!!
Carla says
June 4, 2015 at 5:03 PMThese would be awesome to make the next time I have bananas overripening on the counter!