Low Sugar Vegan Apple Cinnamon Scones

Total time57 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time22 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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¼ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
½ cup vegan butter, frozen
1 medium apple, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice (about 1 cup)
½ cup oat milk, cold
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For brushing

2 tbsp oat milk, for brushing
1 tbsp organic cane sugar, for sprinkling
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the cold oat milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Set aside for 2 minutes — the mixture will curdle slightly into a quick vegan buttermilk.

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