I love scones with a cup of tea on a blustery afternoon, or dipped in a cappuccino on an easy Sunday morning… and these yummy vegan apple date walnut scones just satisfy that little “indulgence” without the guilt! They have no added sugar! The sweetness comes naturally from the apples, dates (I use Medjool dates) and walnuts and it’s just enough! In fact, have decided to call my new line of Cuisinicity scones my trifecta scones (check my other 2 so far: Pumpkin, Raisin Walnut scones, Pear Fig Walnut scones and I have many more in mind that I am working on)! It makes sense: the definition of trifecta is “a perfect group of three” or ” winning three times” and that’s what all my wholegrain scones are based on: 3 wholesome main ingredients, one fresh fruit or vegetable, one dried fruit, one nut and I vary any one of them to create a new flavor. I am having so much fun creating these moist luscious scones and one more thing…they have no added sugar!
Watch me make them here in my kitchen right in front of you in less than 5 minutes!
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic applesauce (unsweetened)
- 8 medjool dates, pitted & chopped
- ½ cup organic expeller pressed canola oil
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven 350 F
- Place all the wet ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for a couple minutes until creamy.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat again (it will form a very thick dough and that's OK).
- Scoop out the dough in large heaping spoonfuls, and place each scoop (you'll have enough for 10 small scones) on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.
I like to use King Arthur white whole wheat flour for this recipe: it’s filled with fiber, yet is very light in texture!
I make these all the time! My husband and I love the flavor and how quick it is to whip these up whenever the mood strikes. The hardest part is not eating them all immediately! Thank you for this great recipe.
HAHAHHAH Exactly Melissa!!! Thank you for telling me! I just LOVE to hear that!!
What about using coconut oil? The Awakening to Alzheimer’s mentions how Studies show it’s known to prevent and possibly reverse both it and Dementia.
Hi Holly,
I have written a blog about just that misconception here and I think it will help clarify: https://cuisinicity.com/verdict-canola-oil/
I made this today. Turned out to be great! I used freshly made apple sauce. I boiled and blended the dates to a paste and they are perfectly gently sweet. Something I’d feel slightly okay giving to diabetics. Thank you!
Thank you Smita! Homemade applesauce is just wonderful and yes I agree but will double check with my husband about it being a great scone for diabetics, as it has no extrinsic added sugar, just the goodness of the apples, dates and walnuts!
If you are a type 2 diabetic trying to reverse your insulin resistance, getting the fat out of your diet is your first step according to plant-based docs and other health professionals, like Dr. Neal Barnard and Cyrus and Robby at Mastering Diabetes. They would not suggest eating these scones because of the oil. Also until someone is insulin sensitive, better to enjoy intact grains and not flour even if whole grain.
Hi there! Looks really great and can’t wait to try it. Thank you for your honest, sweet and authentic presentation. So real, Just love it. Have you experimented with gluten-free flour like amaranth or cassava?
Thank you Ronell!! No I have not tried gluten-free flour for this recipe but if you do, please let me know, I always love to hear! 🙂
I may have used too much flour. They were pretty heavy. Do you have a weight for the flour? Going to try again, loved the flavor, just sweet enough.
I am sorry to hear that Danny, this comes out light and fluffy always so that must be what happened. I don’t weigh my flour but here is an easy tip for you: https://cuisinicity.com/measure-flour/ I hope you try it again, you are going to love these scones!!
I have these in the oven this chilly Colorado morning – my vegan step daughter is visiting – we’ll see if they pass the test 🙂
Oh I KNOW they will pass with flying colors!! They are so yummy and so healthy!!!…but do let me know!!:)
Bonjour, je viens de voir que la traduction en français est immédiate et excellente..presqu’autant que vos recettes? par ce temps hivernal, rien de tel que se mettre aux fourneaux ! Je vais faire cette belle recette.. merci et bonne journée bien au chaud Martine de France
Bonjour madame, nous venons de voir votre vidéo, ma mère et moi, on a bien ri car vous êtes très gracieuse et amusante..la casserole derrière vous, vous fait un petit chapeau argenté bien sympathique, nous vous remercions pour cette savoureuse recette et vous souhaitons une bien belle journée pleine de douceur fortunée et rose de France
please fix the link to Cinnamon apples; when I click on the photo, nothing happens. Thank you!
Thank you Janet! Good catch-I fixed it! 🙂
Thank you for this recipe. I just made it and think it’s great! Just a question: after I cooked the apples, there was about 1/4 cup liquid left. Should I have added the liquid to the scones?
(so sorry for my late response, for some reason, I only saw your comment today!)
Interesting question Janet, because usually there is no liquid left after you cook the apples. So, I would say no. What did you decide to do? it sounds like it worked out beautifully for you anyway, but just wondering!