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Vegan Pumpkin Scones

Published: Sep 4, 2020 · Modified: Jan 2, 2021 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Loving the fragrant treats that make your house smell like fall?  Look no further than these vegan pumpkin scones.  They're packed with those spicy flavors that you love and are so quick and easy to whip up!

person holding a vegan pumpkin scone

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Questions

How many calories are in these treats?

For one scone, there are 274 calories, 52g carbs, 6g fat, 3.5g protein and 27% of your daily vitamin A. For more nutritional information, scroll to the bottom of the recipe card.

What do they taste like?

The texture of these scones are light and fluffy, and they smell and taste like pumpkin and fall spices. The color is a yellow-orange, and they have a delighfully moist texture that everyone will enjoy.

What goes with these scones?

Although these taste great by themselves, a smear of vegan butter on here would be nice.  A hot cup of coffee or chai tea would be lovely with them!  Some more festive beverage choices are a Starbucks PSL or pumpkin cream cold brew.

Can you freeze them?

Why, certainly! Use a freezer zip-top bag or a freezer friendly container and place in the freezer for up to one month.

How to Make

Gather the ingredients.  You'll need all-purpose flour, vegan butter, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, vanilla, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, applesauce, and almond milk.

bowls of ingredients for vegan pumpkin scones

Dump all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk until the ingredients are well combined.

whisking flour in a bowl

Rub in the butter until pea-sized clumps remain.

rubbing butter into spice and flour mixture

Add the sugar and wet ingredients and stir until combined.  The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

pumpkin scone dough in a bowl

Roll the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut it into 8 triangles.

cutting pumpkin scone dough into 8 triangles

Place the scones on a large cookie sheet.  There's no need to grease the tray.

unbaked pumpkin scones on a cookie sheet

Bake at 400 F for 14-18 minutes, or until their bases are browned.

baked pumpkin scones on a wire cooling rack

While they are cooling, make the glaze.  You'll need powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and almond milk.

bowls of powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and almond milk

Sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and stir in the spice, then add enough milk to create a thick glaze.

bowl of pumpkin spice glaze for scones

Spoon the glaze over the cooled scones, leave it to set for about 10 minutes, then enjoy!

glazed pumpkin scones on a wire cooling rack

Variations

  • Use a blend of half whole wheat flour with half all-purpose flour.
  • Substitute cinnamon and other fall spices for the pumpkin spice.
  • Need this gluten free?  Use your favorite measure-for-measure GF flour (affiliate) instead of the all-purpose.
  • Don't want this vegan?  Use regular butter and 1 egg instead of the applesauce.

Pro Tips

  • Handle the dough gently to avoid making the scones tough.
  • Canned puree is best for this recipe rather than homemade, as it is less liquidy.
  • Be careful not to overbake.

Other Pumpkin Recipes For Fall

  • Pumpkin Spice Recipe
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
  • Pumpkin Roll
  • Pumpkin Pie Bars
  • Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Other Autumn Desserts to Enjoy

  • Maple Walnut Bundt Cake
  • Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup
  • Maple Mousse
  • Skillet Fried Apples
  • Apple Peel Chips

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Recipe

person holding a vegan pumpkin scone

Vegan Pumpkin Scones

This easy recipe for vegan pumpkin scones is quick to make.  A drizzle of pumpkin spice glaze on these moist scones will get your mouth watering.  Your whole family will love these fall treats!
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Course: Scones
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin scones, vegan, vegan scones
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Emma

Ingredients
 

For the Scones

  • 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
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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 pumpkin 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 the scones 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.
  • Spread the glaze on top of the cooled scones, 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 (16%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 319mg (14%)Potassium: 88mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 26g (29%)Vitamin A: 2387IU (48%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 91mg (9%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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  1. Alex

    September 04, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    The chewy texture is so GOOD. the pumpkin and spices make for one perfect scone. These are a light and airy fall dessert. Worth 10 stars instead of 5!

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    • Emma

      September 04, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      That's wonderful to hear, Alex! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed the scones that much!

      Reply
  2. Beth

    September 04, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    The rich and pumpkin spice taste in these scones make them so yummy. The scones are filled with cinnamon, and the glaze is really good. The texture of this scone is crumbly and fluffy.

    Reply
    • Emma

      September 04, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Beth!

      Reply

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