They make the most delicious smelling scones in the deli where I work, and since my work station is next to the baked goods cooling rack, I get to enjoy the heavenly aroma. It is one of the happiest smells in the world. If I am having a bad day, and there are some there, I need just take a deep breath through my nose, and it is better. I am one of those people who associates smells strongly with memory, and those bring back good memories. The strawberry ones smell like strawberry shortcake, which is a classic that I love. So after a bunch of scone smelling last Friday, I decided I wanted some. I had some fresh organic strawberries, and I decided that they would be awesome in the scones along with some lavender. Berries and lavender are a match made in heaven and I love them together.
These smelled absolutely amazing while they were baking, and since I knew I got to enjoy one they made me even more happy than the scones at work. Eating one of these babies makes me think of a lazy Saturday morning, sleeping in late and sitting out on the porch for breakfast with one of these and some tea (since I don’t drink coffee). I don’t ever sleep in on Saturdays, and I don’t have a porch, but a girl can dream! Maybe someday!
Vegan Strawberry Lavender Scones
Makes 8
- 3 cups all purpose gluten free flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers (make sure they are very fresh)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cold full fat organic canned coconut milk (whisked until smooth if chunky)
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh organic strawberries cut into chunks
- coconut milk for topping
- coconut sugar for sprinkling
Hi! I was just wondering if cinnamon does or doesn’t go in the scones? There is no mention of it in the list, but you do mention it in the instructions.
I’m currently making this, :D, so I’m just gonna make a guess, but for future references and others… ~♡
That is a typo, sorry. No cinnamon :)!
What type of flour is gluten free flour? I am just starting to cook wheat free and i have coconut flour, almond flour but not sure what type of flour you call Gluten free flour. Would love to make these, they look yummy. Thanks for any help you can give me.
I buy this flour by Bob’s Red Mill: http://www.vitacost.com/bobs-red-mill-gluten-free-all-purpose-baking-flour-22-oz-3 Which can also be found in many stores.
But this flour by Otto’s Naturals is also good: http://www.ottosnaturals.com/