Description
Fluffy and tender Maple Oatmeal Scones bursting with natural maple sweetness and wholesome oats. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these scones offer a comforting, hearty yet soft texture with a balanced natural maple flavor. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and plant-based alternatives for a cozy, wholesome treat that can be customized with fruits, nuts, or spices.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter (chilled)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Optional Variations
- 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries or raspberries)
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
- Maple syrup (natural) and powdered sugar (natural) glaze
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients. Make sure the plant-based butter is chilled to get the right flaky texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, natural gelling agent, brown sugar (natural), and salt until evenly mixed.
- Cut in Plant-Based Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the chilled plant-based butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened plant-based milk, natural maple syrup, and natural vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to maintain tenderness.
- Shape and Cut Scones: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a round about 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal wedges.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the scone wedges on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Keep the plant-based butter cold to create flaky layers and a tender crumb.
- Handle the dough lightly and avoid overworking to prevent tough scones.
- Use fresh baking powder for the best rise.
- Experiment with quick oats or steel-cut oats for different chewiness.
- Allow scones to cool completely before glazing to avoid sticky tops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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