On those brisk fall mornings, preparing these gooey and warm healthy pumpkin scones will be sure to set your day up for success. These healthy pumpkin scones are gluten-free and vegan.
These flakey scones make for the perfect fall breakfast.
I love to wear my fuzzy pjs and whip these scones together. Snuggling by the fireplace or with a warm mug of coffee is the definition of fall comfort!
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Ingredients
These scones are gluten free, dairy free, and made without refined sugar.
- Pumpkin Puree
- Coconut Oil
- Date Syrup or Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Gluten-Free Flour
- Casava Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- Pecans
- Dairy Free Yogurt
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
These fluffy scones come together really fast and make the entire house smell like a bakery. Get ready to embrace the fall vibes!
Start by combining the wet ingredients into a bowl and mix well. I like to use a fork to make sure the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Add the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms. Then, roll out the dough into a large circle (½″ diameter).
Cut the circular dough into smaller triangles and place the scones on a baking sheet to bake. Throw the healthy scones in the oven to bake.
Allow the scones to cool slightly (it’s hard to wait….) and then drizzle the icing on top. Sprinkle All Spice over the iced scones and enjoy!
When it comes to scones texture is everything.
If you prefer gooey and moist scones, then shoot for 10-12 minutes in the oven.
However, if you enjoy flakey and buttery scones, then plan to bake the healthy scones for 13-14 minutes. Regardless, keep an eye on the pastries!
Healthy Scone Variations
Baking scones is the perfect way to kick off an amazing fall day. If you want to change up the healthy scones, here are few ideas.
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones – add chocolate chips to the dough and bake.
- Nutty – add pecans and walnuts to the dough and bake.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Scones – top the healthy pumpkin scones with a cream cheese frosting (make it dairy free by using dairy free cream cheese or tofu).
Equipment
This healthy scone recipe requires a baking sheet to bake the scones and a glass bowl to mix the dough. Simple enough, right?
Storing the Healthy Pumpkin Scones
When storing the healthy pumpkin scones, I would recommend using an air tight container.
These ingredients do stand up well in the freezer for up to 7 days.
Personally, I made a smaller batch of the scones and ate them in 2 days.
Top tip
If you don’t eat all of the scones in one sitting, try popping the scones into the microwave or air fryer for a few minutes to get them warm again. Top with more icing or chocolate chips. Enjoy!!
FAQ
Great question. It is crucial to use cold coconut oil when combining the wet ingredients. This will result in extra flakey scones!
When consuming delicious scones, I would not worry about the calorie count. However, the ingredients are very healthy & clean, so these pastries are calorie light.
📖 Recipe
Healthy Pumpkin Scones (vegan & gluten-free)
Ingredients
Scones
- ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Date Syrup or Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Gluten-Free Flour Add more if the dough is too sticky
- ¼ Cup Casava Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon McCormick Ground Allspice
- ¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ Cup Pecans, Crushed Optional
Icing
- ½ Cup Dairy Free Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Date Syrup or Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Scones
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a large glass bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl. The dough should start to get thick and be easy to mold.
- Add in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough out into a flat circle on a floured surface.
- Using a knife, cut 4 mini scones. Place the scones on a cookie sheet.
- Bake 11 minutes. Keep an eye on them!
Icing + Toppings
- Mix the icing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the icing top of the scones.
- Dust the scones with McCormick Allspice.
- Enjoy!