Vegan Pumpkin Scones
This easy recipe for vegan pumpkin scones is quick to make. A drizzle of pumpkin spice glaze on these moist pastries will get your mouth watering. Your whole family will love these vegan fall treats!
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold vegan butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almond milk optional
For the Spiced Glaze
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Pour the flour into a mixing bowl and whisk in the spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- Rub the cold vegan butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until pea-sized pieces of butter remain.
- Mix in the puree, brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. If the dough is dry, add some of the almond milk. (When I make this recipe, I find that I don't need the milk.)
- Tip the dough onto a floured surface and gently roll it out into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges like a pie. (I like to use my bench scraper for this.)
- Transfer them to an 11x17-inch cookie sheet and bake at 400 F for 14-18 minutes, or until their bases are lightly browned.
- Place the scones on a wire rack and let them cool for about 15-20 minutes.
- While you wait, make the spiced glaze. Sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and stir in the spice. Mix in enough almond milk to create a thick but spreadable glaze.
- Once cooled, spread the glaze on top, and let them stand for about 10-15 minutes to let the glaze harden. Enjoy them while they're fresh.
Notes
- Gently handle the dough to avoid making the dough tough.
- It's best to use canned puree, as it is less liquidy than homemade.
- Watch the oven timer carefully to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2387IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg
