Yesterday was an exciting day for my oldest son. Well, maybe excitement is not the right word. He was getting his allergy test done for the third time since he’s born. He’s now 8 years old. You see, he’s one of the reasons I bake recipes like these Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Scones.
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
With my son’s food allergies and my sensitivities eating out can be challenging and nerve-racking at times. When baking and cooking at home we greatly reduce the risk of him reacting badly to something.
The allergy test results were not too surprising but I really wanted to be hopeful that maybe, just maybe, his allergies would be better this time around. I was even asked to demonstrate how I would help him in the case of an anaphylaxis reaction—which he has yet to experience—and I pray he never has to.
He still needs to avoid peanuts and stay away from walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts—he has an EpiPen for these allergies. He’s now allergic to cats and horses! I’m not even sure if he’s ever touched a horse! And, can’t consume raw apples, plums, and peaches. Argg! Although, he has in the past with occasional mild reactions. The list goes on with ragweed, birch, and grass which are also problematic for him—especially at certain times of the year. Poor kid!
And as for my youngest son, he does not have food allergies but experiences unpleasant digestive issues with gluten and dairy. When avoided he feels so much better but the temptations surround him so he finds it hard to completely eliminate.
Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Scones
This treat was created for anyone that avoids gluten, eggs and dairy in baked goods. The scones are also peanut and nut-free that way they are safe for everyone in our family to enjoy!
A scone recipe was requested in the Gluten-Free Vegan Baking Facebook Group by a member that wanted to bake for his partner that also avoids rice flour and a few other ingredients.
These are easy-to-make, delicious and even on the more nutritious side! No yucky ingredients were used in this recipe! The only thing you could improve on is not using vegan butter and subbing it with coconut oil but I did not test the scones with just coconut oil yet. Let me know in the comments below if you test it before me.
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Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Scones
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices 1x
- Category: Treats, Snacks
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kid-Friendly, Allergen-Friendly, Plant-Based
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
If you’re looking to make healthier treats for all to enjoy, these Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Scones are a must try! They will surely impress your friends and family—even the ones without dietary restrictions! Grab a cup of tea, or coffee, and enjoy every little bite of these nutrient-packed blueberry scones!
Ingredients
1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk or homemade hemp milk*
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or ACV
1-1/2 cups oat flour
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 maple syrup or coconut palm sugar
2 tablespoons ground flax (or flaxseed meal)
2 teaspoons GF baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean powder (optional)
1/3 cup vegan butter**
2/3 cup small frozen blueberries + 1 tablespoon of flour (buckwheat or oat)
Optional: additional maple syrup and/or Turbinado sugar for top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup combine milk and lemon juice and let sit until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, maple syrup, flax, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, vanilla bean powder and mix well.
- Add soured milk and mix.
- Mix in vegan butter until distributed throughout.
- Coat frozen blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This will help contain the blueberry juice within the berry.
- Gently fold in blueberries to the dough mixture.
- With a spatula, remove the dough from bowl and place onto an unbleached parchment lined baking sheet or baking stone.
- Spread dough to approximately 9 inches in diameter. Be gentle, don’t flatten or press down on the dough.
- Score your dough into 6 slices with a large knife.
- With a pie server or the large knife, gently space out the slices to add space in-between each. This step is optional as it will bake nicely with or without space.
- Brush the top of each slice with a touch of maple syrup and/or sprinkle some turbinado sugar. This will help the tops get golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to oven, bake for at least 25 minutes, up to 30 minutes. Scones will be ready when edges are golden brown.
- Let cool and enjoy!
* To make homemade hemp milk, blend 1/3 cup hemp hearts with 1-1/4 cups of water in a high-speed blender and pour the milk through a fine-mesh sieve or mesh bag to remove unwanted larger bits.
** You could try using soft (but not melted) coconut oil but please note that I did not test this ingredient.
Notes
If you follow a strict gluten-free lifestyle please make sure all your ingredients are labelled gluten-free.
The buckwheat flour I used while testing this recipe is light in colour and mild in taste. Did you know that you can transform buckwheat groats, grains and even seeds into a fine flour with a coffee/spice grinder? It works really well! You can sift the flour afterwards to remove any unwanted larger bits.
The scones will keep on the kitchen counter for one day, then transfer to refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This looks like a great recipe! I can’t eat oats, but have substituted almond flour successfully in the past. So I thought I could do that. Could I substitute GF all purpose flour, rice flour, etc for the buckwheat flour, do you think?
Thanks, Kathryn
View CommentHi Kathryn! I’m not sure if you’ve experimented with the recipe yet? I took a break last week because of my kids’ spring break. I think you should be able to make your changes. I would recommend maybe half of each of your almond flour and GF all-purpose flour. Do you remember the ingredients in your all-purpose flour? If it has xanthan gum and some starches, you might be able to leave out the flaxseed meal in the recipe.
View CommentSuch a yummy recipe! Made this and turned out great! It wasn’t as dry as I would prefer ( I like a dry hard scone haha) but it was really good. I added too many frozen blueberries which I think resulted in not as firm scone. It was fun to make and didn’t require too much focus. I would make this again. I feel like I know what to expect this time around and am able to try again! I think I might add some sugar on top as well! 😋
View CommentYou’re too funny! I’m happy that you tested this blueberry scone recipe! The sugar topping is optional, but it does add a nice touch! Now, I’m craving scones!
View CommentGood to know! Every gluten free vegan scone I’ve had was too dry for my liking! So I’m excited to try this out, especially because it doesn’t have rice flour which I find is gritty!
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