Quick and Easy Vegan Blueberry Scones

Irresistibly delicious vegan blueberry scones. Perfectly flaky and bursting with fresh blueberries, these are sure to become a favorite breakfast treat.

NOTE: This post has been updated since it was originally published on September 29, 2022.

As summer begins to wind down and the weather starts to cool, I dive into baking with enthusiasm. Fall is the perfect time to enjoy these delicious vegan blueberry scones. However, I must admit, I bake these easy vegan scones all year round. It’s those cool, lazy weekend mornings that really ignite my baking frenzy.

These vegan blueberry scones are so delicious that whenever I make them, it is hard for me to eat just one. With its simple ingredients, this vegan blueberry scone recipe is probably one of the easiest recipes around.

Plus it’s made with simple ingredients and can be made gluten-free for those with Celiac disease or who are gluten-sensitive.

Let’s dive into how to make moist vegan blueberry scones!

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Handy Kitchen Tools For This Recipe

• large mixing bowl
• small mixing bowl
• silicone spatula – these work best to prevent the dough from sticking.
• pastry cutter
• Whisk
• pastry brush
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• Baking Sheet
• silicone baking mat – you can also use unbleached parchment paper.

Vegan Blueberry Scones Ingredients

• Fresh blueberries. I prefer using the smaller wild blueberries
• Cold vegan butter.
• Raw cane sugar. Or monkfruit if you’d like to make it sugar-free
• Ground flax seed.
• Non-dairy milk. Plus a little extra to brush on top of the scones.
• Lemon juice. Or you can use apple cider vinegar
• Vanilla. Preferably pure vanilla extract and without alcohol
• All-purpose flour. I prefer using organic flour to reduce my pesticide exposure.
  • Consider using almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend if you are gluten-sensitive.
• Baking powder. Preferably aluminum-free
• Sea salt
• Vegan Egg Wash Ingredients (optional)
  • Non-dairy milk. I like to use organic unsweetened soy milk for baking.
  • Pure maple syrup. Best to use high-quality maple syrup rather than one made with corn syrup and added sugars.

optional ingredients you may want to consider

• Berries. Such as raspberries or blackberries
• Other fruit. Such as diced peaches, nectarines, mango, or cherries
• Dried fruit. Such as dried cranberries, raisins, dates, or figs
• Nuts. Such as chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
• Chocolate. If you prefer a hint of chocolate in your scone, consider using mini vegan chocolate chips.
• Sourdough starter or discard. If you want to add a bit of tang to your scones, I highly recommend adding a bit of sourdough starter or sourdough discard. Just reduce the flour by 1/4 cup and then add 1/2 cup of starter.

How To Make Vegan Blueberry Scones: Step-By-Step Instructions

STEP 1. PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.

Line a baking sheet with either a silicone non-stick mat or unbleached parchment paper.

In a small bowl, measure out the ground flax and add 6 tablespoons of filtered water. Stir to combine and set aside to thicken into a gel-like consistency. This will be your flax egg and will take approximately 10 minutes to thicken.

In a liquid measuring cup, measure out the plant-based milk. Add the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and set aside to curdle. This will be your vegan buttermilk.

STEP 2. MIXING THE DOUGH

In a large bowl, measure out the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Whisk dry ingredients together until well combined.

Cut in the cold non-dairy butter using the pastry cutter until the flour mixture is crumbly with pea-sized crumbs.

Add the blueberries, and toss lightly with the flour mixture to coat.

In a medium bowl. combine the non-dairy milk, flax egg, and vanilla extract. Gently mix with the spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful to not overmix as this can result in dense scones.

STEP 3. SHAPING THE SCONES

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a large circle, about one inch thick.

Sprinkle the top of the dough lightly with flour and using a large knife, bench scraper, or pizza cutter, slice the dough into wedges/triangles.
NOTE: Instead of triangles, you can also use cookie cutters to make fun-shaped scones.

Place each scone onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

If you choose to use the vegan egg wash to give your scones a pretty golden brown finish, lightly brush the tops of each scone.

For extra sweetness, you can also sprinkle some coarse sugar on the top of the scones.

STEP 4. BAKING THE SCONES

Place scones in the oven and bake for approximately 12-15min. or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Once they are done, remove the vegan blueberry scones from the oven, and let them cool on a cooling rack for approximately 10 minutes.

STEP 5. SERVE AND ENJOY!

Once the delicious vegan blueberry scones have cooled, place one or two onto your favorite serving plate, accompanied by some fresh fruit and either a steaming cup of tea or hot coffee to sip on.

You now have yourself a cozy, healthy-ish, vegan scrumptious treat. ENJOY!

How To Store

These vegan blueberry scones are best stored in a sealed, preferably glass over plastic, airtight container. Or you can wrap them in unbleached parchment-lined paper, and then cover them in a plastic bag.

These scones are best enjoyed fresh but will keep on the kitchen counter for approximately 3-4 days.

If you would like to store them longer, use a freezer-safe container and keep them in the freezer for up to 5-6 months.

When ready to eat, take them out of the freezer and let them defrost on a rack on your kitchen counter.

It is also a good idea to reheat the scones in the oven for a few minutes to bring back their wonderful freshness.

Recipe Tips

For the best consistency and texture, it is best to work with vegan butter that is chilled. So do not pull your butter out of the fridge too early.

Cutting the vegan butter into the flour mixture is an important step. Make sure your mixture resembles coarse crumbs in order to achieve a flaky texture that makes these scones so irresistible.

When folding in your fresh fruit, do so gently to prevent the fruit from getting mixed and mashed into the dough and turning the dough the same color as the fruit (been there).

Do not overmix the dough. Gently fold in the ingredients until just mixed. That is perfectly good enough. If you overmix the dough, the scones could get too dry and crumbly.

Notes About This Recipe

These vegan scones are made with blueberries but you can make scones with so many added ingredients, from berries to nuts, and chocolate. I love them all. Feel free to experiment with this base recipe, and then add what you like.

There are many plant-based butters out there, experiment with them to find the ones you like.

For best results, it is best to use cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture to make crumbs the size of peas. This gives the scones that moist, dense consistency.

Consider using a blend of half monk fruit and half cane sugar for a delicious scone with reduced sugar content. You can use all monk fruit as well, for a zero-sugar scone, whichever you prefer.

I use unsweetened organic soymilk most often in my baked goods but there are plenty of other plant-based milks out there such as almond milk, flax milk, oat milk, etc. Use whatever you prefer, just make sure to use unsweetened.

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History Of The Scone

The origin of scones is not completely clear. Some say they originated in Scotland, with the first mention of the word being in 1513.

Originally scones were made large, round, and flat. They were baked on a griddle, as this was before the invention of baking powder, and then cut into triangular shapes. Today scones are more commonly rolled and cut before being baked in the oven.

Traditional English scones, the ones served at high tea, are round in shape, not triangular, and they are served with clotted cream and jam.

Creative Ways To Enjoy A Scone

Eating a scone is relatively easy however there are a few different styles and techniques, depending on where you are from and your preference.

Clotted cream or double whipped cream – traditionally the British will use clotted cream on their scones for afternoon tea. However, the double whipped cream has a clean, earthy taste that also tastes delicious. Personally, I like my scones plain without any cream at all!

Tart jams – to balance out the taste of the sweet cream, consider using a tart jam like berry jams – strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, etc.

For a healthier jam, look for ones that do not contain added sugars. Nowadays you can find jams made simply with fruit, and perhaps with a touch of fruit juice for additional sweetness.

2:1:1 ratio – aim for a 2:1:1 ratio of cream to jam. Meaning add about the same amount of cream and jam, in weight, as the weight of your scone. This can look like 1 tablespoon of cream and 1 tablespoon of jam (1:1) or 2 tablespoons of cream and 2 tablespoons of jam (2:2) etc.

Fingers only – with your fingers, break your scone apart in half horizontally. Do not use a knife. Scones are meant to be broken apart with your fingers. Save using the knife to spread the cream and jam on your scone.

Dressing the scone – there are two ways to dress your scone, the Cornish or Devon way.

People who use the Cornish method put the jam on their scone first, and then the cream second.

People who use the Devon method put the cream on their scone first, and then the jam second.

One way is not better than the other, just different. It is said that the former Queen Elizabeth II used the Cornish method when eating her scones. 😉

Bite-sized pieces – according to this article, it is best to break off bite-sized pieces, spreading the jam and cream as you go rather than pre-breaking the entire scone.

And never put the two halves together to make a scone sandwich. This is terrible etiquette!

Your Go-To Recipe For Vegan Blueberry Scones

Whether you are making these vegan blueberry scones for breakfast, a weekend treat, or for a special occasion, I am sure this recipe will become one of your favorites.

With their flaky texture and perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, these scones are a delicious twist on traditional British scones.

So the next time you are in a baking mood and craving a little something sweet, give this easy vegan scone recipe a try, and enjoy the best vegan blueberry scones you have ever tasted!

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