Vegan Blueberry Lemon Scones (2024)

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Fresh blueberries paired with hints of lemon make these vegan blueberry lemon scones the perfect sweet treat. Made with a zesty lemon sugar and drizzled with a light lemon glaze, these scones are packed full of fresh Spring flavor.

If you’re not #teamscone yet, this recipe will definitely have you convinced. They’re deliciously light, fluffy and bursting with flavor. Not to mention, they require simple pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. Pair with a nice cup of coffee or some tea and you’re set for the perfect breakfast.

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Ready in under 30 minutes– If you need a baked treat ready to go in under 30 minutes, these vegan scones are for you. They take 10 minutes to make (you can probably even make them in 5…they’re that easy!) and 20 minutes to bake.

Simple Ingredients– Chances are you have all the ingredients you need for these scones on hand. With only a few ingredients, these simple scones require just the basics to make.

Packed with Flavor – If you’ve ever thought scones were bland, think again. These scones are bursting with fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Every bite is packed with flavor!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (AND SUBSTITUTIONS)

To make these vegan blueberry lemon scones you will need the following ingredients:

SCONE INGREDIENTS

All-Purpose Flour– All-purpose flour provides the base to our scone. If you want to make gluten free scones, I have seen multiple successful reviews from those usinga 1:1 Gluten Free flour blend.However, avoid using other gluten free flours such as almond flour or coconut flour. It will negatively impact the texture.

Cane Sugar– By rubbing together fresh lemon zest and sugar, a lemon sugar is made. It is AMAZING in these scones!

Lemon Zest – Fresh lemon zest is packed with flavor. By adding it to the sugar, we enhance the flavors, making these scones delicious!

Vegan Butter – I highly recommend Earth Balance butter sticks for vegan baking. Make sure to use cold butter to get the perfect flaky scone.

Non-Dairy Milk –A bit of dairy-free milk helps add creaminess. Any plant milk is fine…oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk. For a richer scone, you can even use canned coconut milk.

Apple Cider Vinegar –Apple cider vinegar is mixed with milk to create a buttermilk. You can sub lemon juice, fresh or bottled.

Fresh Blueberries –Blueberries are key for these scones! You can also use frozen. The only difference is the frozen blueberries will dye the scone batter a bit blue.

Salt,Baking Powder, Vanilla Extract– Essential scone ingredients for flavor and rise.

GLAZE INGREDIENTS

Powdered Sugar – Powdered sugar is the base of our glaze. You can add in more or less depending on desired thickness.

Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice is mixed with powdered sugar to make a sweet and tangy glaze.

Vanilla – A splash of vanilla cuts down the tartness of the glaze. However, feel free to omit for a punchier glaze.

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SCONES

Making these blueberry scones is incredibly easy. If you have 30 minutes, you can have scones prepped and ready to enjoy! For full ingredients and instructions make sure to read the recipe card below.

Step 1:Preheat your oven to 400F. Additionally, take out a sheet pan and parchment paper.You can find my favoritereusable mat here.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the non-dairy milk, apple cider vinegar and vanilla. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Next, in a medium to large sized mixing bowl, add the sugar and lemon zest. Using your hands (or a fork), rub together the lemon zest and sugar until well combined. Roughly 2-4 minutes.

Step 4:To the bowl with lemon sugar, add in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5:Either cube or grate the cold vegan butter and add it into the bowl. I prefer to grate it in, as I love the flaky texture it yields. But, you can also just add the butter in small/medium sized chunks to save time.

Step 6:Cut the butter into the flour mixture using apastry cutter. If you don’t have a pastry cutter, you can use a fork. Essentially, you’re just working the small chunks of butter into the flour mixture until roughly combined.

Avoid using your hands (too much) as the heat from them will start to melt the butter.

Step 7:Pour the liquid mixture into the dough and work the two together using a spatula.

Step 8:Once roughly combined, fold in the blueberries. You can use your hands to form the dough into a non-sticky ball.

Step 9:Place your dough on to a lightly floured surface and flatten down until it’s about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 pieces and space apart on a prepared baking sheet.

Step 10:Bake for 18-23 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 11:Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice to form a glaze. Once the scones are cool, drizzle the glaze on top of the scones.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SCONES

There’s so many options as to what you can serve with scones! For breakfast, enjoy these scones with a side of fruit and a tall cup of coffee or tea (or both!).

For dessert, dress these scones up by serving alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frosting.

STORAGE & REHEATING

Scones are definitely best served fresh as they tend to dry out quickly. However, if you do happen to have leftover scones you can store at room temperature in an airtight container for a day. After that, transfer to the fridge for an additional 2-3 days.

If you know you’ll have leftover scones, I highly recommend freezing them. To freeze scones, let cool to room temperature and then place in the freezer on a plate for 30 minutes.

Once, the scones are frozen, place in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. To reheat the scones, let thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave.

If you know you’re going to be freezing scones, I recommend leaving the icing off so that you can reheat the scone without the icing melting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Can I make these scones gluten free?

Yes, you can make these scones gluten free. To make these scones gluten free, swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten free flour replacement. It’s super important to use a 1:1 replacement,nota different gluten free flour like almond or coconut.

Where can I buy dairy-free / plant based butter?

You should be able to find plant based butter at your local grocery store. My personal favorite brand is Earth Balance butter sticks – they’re the best for baking!

FAVORITE SCONE EQUIPMENT

OTHER DELICIOUS SCONE RECIPES

Looking for other delicious breakfast recipes? Find some of my favorite ones below!

• Coffee Scones
• Chocolate Chip Scones
• Pumpkin Scones

If you decide to try this recipe out, let me know! I love seeing your recreations tagged on Instagram@nourishedwithnatalie.