Healthy Cherry Scones with Whole Wheat Flour(Eggless and Vegan)
These vegan cherry scones are so tender and fluffy, bursting with the flavor of juicy fresh cherries. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, coconut yogurt, and chia seeds, these whole-grain scones are healthier than regular scones.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 cups whole wheat flour(250g)
- ⅓ packed cup coconut sugar(64g)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 8 Tablespoons cold vegan or regular unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and quartered
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate optional
- ¾ cup plus 2 Tablespoons coconut yogurt Use Greek style thick ones.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the chia egg: In a small bowl, whisk together chia seeds and water. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Mix the dry and butter: In a large bowl, mix flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and sea salt. Add butter to the mixture and use your fingers or pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until combined and crumbly. Stir in cherries and chocolate. Refrigerate while preparing the wet mixture.
- Stir in the wet: In another small bowl, mix the chia mixture, yogurt, and vanilla. Add it to the flour mixture and mix with a spatula or fork.
- Shape: Transfer the dough onto the work surface. Press the dough into a 1-inch thick 7-inch wide round. Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 triangles. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake: Remove scones from the freezer and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Place scones 2-3 inches apart from each other. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on the edge.
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Notes
No need to brush milk or cream on top before baking, as whole wheat scones naturally have a dark color after being baked. But if you wish to sprinkle some coarse sugar on the surface, brush plant milk then sprinkle some sugar over it.
Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate and accuracy is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sconeCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 324mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
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