Citrusy Orange and Medjool Date Scones (2024)

These zesty orange and date scones make the best pastry item to add to your brunch spread! They're soft and tender with crispy edges, a bold citrus flavor, and sweet dates in every bite. This date and orange scone recipe is easy to follow and made with healthy ingredients like almond flour and coconut milk.

Brunch season is upon us and these orange flavored date scones NEED to be apart of the party! They're soft and moist with the most deliciously zesty flavor accompanied by specks of date pieces laced throughout.

Yes, I just called these orange and date scones moist because, let's be honest here, these aren't your grandma's scones. They have those crispy edges that define them as "scones" and a buttery tender inside with a drizzle of of orange-infused icing on top. DROOL!

Ingredients

• Almond flour + Tapioca flour + Coconut flour - This combination of gluten-free flours provides the best fluffy texture to the date and orange scones without drying them out. If needed, the tapioca flour can be substituted for arrowroot starch.
• Coconut milk - Make sure to use full-fat milk in this date ad orange scone recipe.
• Coconut sugar - used to add a touch of sweetness to the date scones.
• Dates - Make sure to use pitted dates or remove the pit by hand.
• Orange - Both orange juice and zest is used in this date and orange scone recipe. Fresh orange juice is best, not store-bought.

Step by step directions

These orange and date scones are so easy to make! All you need is a large mixing bowl and a flat working surface for the dough.

Step 1 : Mix the wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut milk, coconut sugar, orange juice, and vanilla. Continue to mix until the coconut sugar is dissolved into the batter.

Step 2 : Fold in the dry ingredients

Add the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, and baking powder to the bowl. Fold until no flour clumps remain. Be carful not to over-mix this step. The batter will look a little moist at this point which is okay!

Step 3 : Fold in dates and orange zest

Next, add the orange zest and chopped dates to the bowl and fold into the batter. Make sure to break up any large date pieces so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 4 : Slice into triangles

Transfer the dough onto a working surface, lightly floured with a little extra tapioca flour. Form the dough into a large circle about an inch and a half thick.

Use a sharp knife and cut the circle in half. Then make two more slices to make an 'X' in the center of the circle. This makes 6 standard size date and orange scones. You can also make 8 smaller scones, just be sure to adjust the baking time as they won't take as long to cook.

Press a few extra pieces of date into the tops of the scones if desired.

Step 5 (optional) : Brush with egg wash

This step is optional but I recommend going the extra mile to ensure a golden brown toasted top layer to your orange and date scones.

Whisk an egg in a small bowl. Then use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the date and orange scones. Bake in the oven until golden brown!

Step 6 : Drizzle with glaze

Finally, it's time to add the glaze on top of these date scones. Make sure the scones have cooled down to room temperature before adding the glaze or it will melt.

To prepare the glaze, mix together powdered sugar with orange juice and almond milk. You want the consistency to be slightly thick and not too runny. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar and if it's too thick, add another teaspoon of almond milk.

Why dates are amazing in scones

I love a nice lightly flavored scone, like my vegan chai spiced scones, and even a chocolate scone like my chunky monkey scones but adding a few dates to your scones really adds a little something special.

Dates are soo much better than raisins (ewww). They provide the perfect amount of sweetness to these date and orange scones. When baked, the dates almost caramelize making their sweetness even more potent.

If you have left over dates, be sure to check out my nut-free granola bars, these chocolate protein balls, or this mint chocolate chip nice cream!

Storing

These date and orange scones keep really well and still taste soft and buttery even after a few days! To store, make sure the glaze has hardened to prevent a big sticky mess. Place the scones in an air-tight container and store out on the counter for up to 5 days. You can also store the container in the fridge where they will keep for up to a week. When ready to enjoy, warm them up in the microwave for 8 seconds.

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