Easy Vegan Scones are comfort food and these are made with dates and maple syrup which equals deep rich flavors. It's a vegan scones recipe that's tender and moist inside and they will melt in your mouth. Tasty and perfect!
My name in Ginny McMeans and I am a carboholic. It started in my early years. In grade school even. A pile of spicy Spanish rice, chili beans poured over a toasted bun, big chunks of crusty sourdough bread, sweet squares of cornbread.
My head is spinning. I can go on and on.
Fortunately or unfortunately, it wasn't until I was older that I found scones in a restaurant. After that, I was on the lookout.
You could eat them with a fork or with your hands. They could be smeared with jam or have nothing at all.
Come to the dark side and add some carbs to your day. You have to have them. They are good for you. They help you sleep.
Slip some in between your proteins and fats and, please, don't forget your Date Maple Scones.
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Ingredients
- Egg substitute - of your choice - I use a chia egg - *see below
- Whole wheat flour - adds fiber and nutrients to the main base of these scones.
- Baking powder - is a leavening agent.
- Dairy-free butter - adds needed liquid and a buttery taste.
- Dairy-free milk - adds flavor and necessary liquid.
- Maple syrup - that healthy sweetener that we all love.
- Dates - are a wonderful sweetener and they add a nice texture too.
How do you make a chia egg
- A chia egg is actually made with chia seed meal/flour not the bare seed.
- You can use the seed but it takes longer for the seed to break down to be the texture that you want.
- The way you make meal/flour is by grinding the chia seed in a processor such as one for your coffee beans or a spice grinder.
- I use mine to strictly grind seeds so that I don't mix flavors. Grind until it is a fine meal.
- I do about 4 ounces at a time and keep it in a little freezer safe canning jar - in the freezer.
- When I need a tablespoon or so it is all ready to go.
- Lately, I saw small packages of ground chia seed in the grocery store. What a nice convenience. It is a little more expensive though.
Instructions
- 1 tablespoon chia seed meal and 3 tablespoons water makes one 'egg'
- Mix the egg substitute of your choice and set aside.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet, I used coconut oil but then again you can use the one you like.
- In a large bowl add the flour and baking soda.
- In a small bowl add the melted but cooled non-dairy butter, non-dairy milk, maple syrup and the prepared egg substitute.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix until just blended. Do not over-mix.
- Fold in the dates.
- Divide the dough into 16 parts. Roll each into a loose ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Press down, slightly.
- Bake at 400° for 12 to 14 minutes.
- The rounds will be rustic in looks.
- You can certainly make the dough in the traditional round and cut it into wedges as in this photo below.
📋 Recipe
Date Maple Scones
Ingredients
- 1 egg substitute - I use a chia egg - *see below - you can also use flaxseed meal or any of your favorite substitutes.
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup dairy-free butter - melted
- ⅓ cup dairy-free milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup dates - pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Mix the non-dairy egg and set aside. 1 tablespoon chia seed meal and 3 tablespoons water makes one 'egg'
- Lightly oil a baking sheet, I use coconut oil.
- In a large bowl add the flour and baking soda.
- In a small bowl add the melted but cooled non-dairy butter, non-dairy milk, maple syrup and prepared non-dairy egg.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix until just blended. Do not over-mix.
- Fold in the dates.
- Divide the dough into 16 parts. Roll each into a loose ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Press down, slightly.
- Bake at 400° for 12 to 14 minutes.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
Girl, these look perfect. I wish I had one with my coffee right now!
Catherine
Dates and maple, what could be better?! A great morning treat with coffee or tea. Either way, I know I would love these. xo, Catherine
Nina V
These scones sound and look delicious.
How much ground chia seed meal and water is required to make 1 chia egg?
Many thanks
Ginny McMeans
Thank you so much Nina. I left that out didn't I? Leave it to me. I fixed the recipe. 1 tablespoon chia seed meal and 3 tablespoons water makes one 'egg'.
Susie Gall
Yum!! Maple and dates are two of my favorite flavors. Love it!!
Melanie | Melanie Makes
Would love to have one of these with a cup of tea!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
We are carb lovers here, too, especially my husband. These scones look wonderful and I am always amazed at the vegan meals you create!
Laura O @PetiteAllergyTreats
I'm a carbolic too and these scones look like the perfect fix! Love the chia in here too!
Becky | The Cookie Rookie
I've never made scones. These are calling my name, I might just have to try! YUM!
Heather | girlichef
Yum, these sound delicious. Dates and maple sound like the perfect pair. I just so happen to have everything to make a batch, too (let's see how ambitious I am in the morning).
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
Hi Ginny! I am carboholic too! And these scones? Yes to everything!
noam heller
Can I sub the butter for coconut oil?
This looks delicious!!
Ginny McMeans
Yes noam, you sure can. I have done this before and it works great.
Jenny
I love your introduction! We are a carb family too! Thank you for the recipe, it looks fantastic! I can't wait to try it.
Ginny McMeans
Hahaha! Thanks Jenny! So glad you found them and I think your carb loving family will be really happy with them.
Tina Lindquist
I have not tried the chia seed trick yet, I love the idea of making this vegan. Looks yummy!
Jillian
This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Brian Jones
They look great, so very different to what we know as scones in the UK... Although we go jam and cream and not just jam 🙂
Hannah Hossack-Lodge
They look delicious! I could eat far too many of them!
Jacque
Looks amazing! I love the addition of chia seeds.