Vanilla Spice Scones
Scones are one of those foods that hold a lot of nostalgia for me. For many weekends growing up, my mom would make a batch first thing on Saturday mornings and we would all gather around the kitchen table in our pajamas to eat scones with butter and jam. She usually made orange scones, but I have a feeling she would also approve of these vegan vanilla scones because they’re spiced with cinnamon and cardamom (her favorites), then topped with a sweet vanilla bean glaze. (As I write this, I’m realizing I should bring her a few…)
I always say that if you’ve ever felt intimidated by baking, you should make scones. The ingredients are simple and they only require stirring everything together in a big bowl. You can mix them by hand and get in a nice little arm workout, or use your stand mixer with the dough hook or paddle attachment (my preferred method).
I like to make my scones with coconut oil instead of butter, and then go heavy on the vanilla and spices. To really amp up the flavor and add in some extra protein, I replaced my usual almond milk with REBBL’s Vanilla Spice Protein in both the scones and the glaze.
I’m obsessed with their protein drinks because the texture is so on-point. They use a coconut milk base with a blend of pea, sunflower, and pumpkin protein, but unlike a lot of other plant-based proteins, REBBL’s blend isn’t chalky or gritty, and equally important—it’s easy to digest. I honestly can’t even tell it’s a protein drink, and yet a single serving has a whopping 16 grams in it!
Another thing I love? It also includes reishi, which is one of my go-to super-herbs. If you’re not already familiar with reishi, it’s a medicinal mushroom with a host of health benefits including assisting with detoxification, boosting immunity, and helping the body respond to stress. REBBL includes reishi in a handful of their elixirs and protein drinks, so if you’re curious, I can’t think of a more delicious way to give it a try! October 15 also happens to be National Mushroom Day, and REBBL is celebrating with a bunch of awesome giveaways leading up to the big day. You can enter to win on Instagram or search #MagicOfMushrooms to learn more.
This easy vanilla scone recipe makes 1 round, which slices into 8 small-medium scones. We always devour them within a couple days, but it’s worth noting that they freeze well too. If you go that route, simply let them thaw on the counter at room temperature, then drizzle on the vanilla bean glaze.
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Vanilla Spice Scones
Vanilla Spice Scones
Serves: 8 scones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Simple vegan vanilla scones spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, then drizzled in a sweet, 3 ingredient vanilla bean glaze. These scones are lower fat, higher protein, and lightly sweetened. They're a great (easy!) recipe if you've ever felt intimidated about baking your own scones at home.
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegan Servings: 8 scones
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Simple vegan vanilla scones spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, then drizzled in a sweet, 3 ingredient vanilla bean glaze. These scones are lower fat, higher protein, and lightly sweetened. They're a great (easy!) recipe if you've ever felt intimidated about baking your own scones at home.
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly dust with flour, and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the REBBL Vanilla Spice Protein and lemon juice. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the coconut oil, using your hands to pinch it into the flour (pea sized or smaller pieces is ideal).
- Make a well in the center and add in the REBBL Vanilla Spice Protein and lemon juice mixture, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until a slightly sticky, very thick dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Transfer the dough to your prepared baking sheet. Lightly dust it with flour, then form it into an 8-inch round and cut into 8 parts. Bake for 23-28 minutes, or until golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the scones cool, make the glaze: Press the vanilla bean pod so it lies flat on a cutting board. Carefully slice down the entire length with a sharp knife and open. Use the back of your knife to scrape out the caviar-like seeds and add them to a small mixing bowl along with the powdered sugar and REBBL Vanilla Spice Protein. Stir together until no lumps remain. Drizzle the scones with the glaze and serve.
Notes [3]
You’ll have a little less than a cup of the REBBL Vanilla Spice Protein drink left after you make this recipe. Feel free to sip it alongside your scones, add it to a smoothie, or mix it into overnight oats (so good!)
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free baking blend. I really like this one from Bob’s Red Mill.
I’ve made these scones a handful of different ways and found them to be adaptable. If you’d prefer not to use all-purpose flour, this recipe also works well with 100% light spelt flour or half light and half whole grain spelt flour. I’ve made these with 100% whole grain spelt and while still tasty, I find them to be too dense.
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