Our Dairy-Free Chocolate Cherry Scones are a light and delicious way to start your day or serve at your next brunch!
Ingredients
½cup+ 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
¼cupblack cherry soda
1eggsub with flax egg to make vegan
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoon+ ¼ teaspoon baking powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
6tablespoonscoconut oilroom temperature
½cupdried cherries
½cupunsweetened, dairy free chocolate chunks
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup black cherry soda and 1 egg, set aside. (If using flax egg, prepare egg first and then add almond milk and soda)
Dry Ingredients: In separate, large bowl, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon + ¼ teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon kosher salt; whisk together. Add 6 tablespoons coconut oil to flour mixture and use a fork to fully incorporate.
Combine: Slowly whisk egg mixture into the flour mixture until fully combined. (if too sticky add a little more flour; if too dry add a splash of almond milk).
Cherries + Chocolate: Mix in ½ cup dried cherries and ½ cup unsweetened, dairy free chocolate chunks, using your hands, if needed.
Bake: Place dough on flour-covered surface and form into a circle, approximately 1-inch tall. Cut into 6 equal size pieces. Move pieces to parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes.
Serve: Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: keep leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.