Dairy-Free Date Scones
Experience the perfect blend of wholesome sweetness and tender texture with these Dairy-Free Date Scones. This recipe swaps traditional dairy ingredients for plant-based alternatives like almond milk and dairy-free butter, making it a delightful option for those with lactose intolerance or anyone embracing a dairy-free lifestyle. Packed with the natural caramel-like sweetness of pitted dates and a hint of coconut sugar, these scones offer richness in every bite. The use of apple cider vinegar creates a dairy-free buttermilk, ensuring these scones are fluffy and moist. Ready in just 35 minutes, these golden-brown treats are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon tea. Serve them warm with jam, nut butter, or enjoy them plain for a naturally sweet snack that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Coconut sugar
- 0.5 cup Chilled dairy-free butter
- 1 cup Pitted dates, chopped
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk with apple cider vinegar and let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a dairy-free buttermilk substitute.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar.
Cut the chilled dairy-free butter into small cubes. Add to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped dates, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
Add the vanilla extract to the almond milk mixture. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Using a knife or a dough cutter, cut the circle into 8 wedges and transfer each piece onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a bit apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3408 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.3 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1391 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
