Description
These vegan pumpkin scones are the perfect autumn treat – soft, warmly spiced, and full of comforting flavor. Great for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, solidified
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup for glazing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Add solidified coconut oil and mix with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer dough to floured surface, shape into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges on baking sheet and brush tops with almond milk.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use solid coconut oil for a flaky texture and avoid overmixing to keep scones tender. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegan, Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pumpkin scones, fall recipe, dairy-free scones, pumpkin spice