Coconut Flour Oat Gingerbread Scones (Vegan, GF)

Quick and easy coconut flour oat gingerbread scones are just what you need to start your day or accompany afternoon tea. They are vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, too.

Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Scones

Your afternoon cup of tea called and made some demands:

1. Gingerbread
2. Scones

I am happy to oblige by combining the two into one.

Add these to your must-bake list because you will love every last crumb!

Recipe Benefits

These spiced scones are:

• Vegan (egg-free and dairy-free)
• Gluten-free (use certified GF oats, as needed)
• Nut-free
• Made with minimal ingredients
• Quick & easy to make and bake

Ingredients for the Scones

The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make the Scones

Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.

Step One: Preheat the Oven & Prepare Pan

Step Two: Grind Oats into a Fine Flour

In a food processor, process the rolled oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned) into a fine flour.

Tip: Use Pre-Made Oat Flour

If you have ready-to-use oat flour on hand, you can use it in place of grinding the rolled oats (and skip this step). See the notes section of the recipe card below for specific measurements.

Step Three: Add Remaining Dry Ingredients

Add the coconut flour,  coconut sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt to the ground oats, pulsing to combine.

Step Four: Pulse in the Coconut Oil

Chope or break the cold (hard) coconut oil into bits and add to the food processor bowl. Pulse until the mixture resembles slightly damp sand.

Step Five: Add the Ice Water

Drizzle 1/2 cup ice water evenly over the oat mixture and pulse again. Keep pulsing until the mixture just begins to come together into a cohesive dough.

Step Six: Shape and Portion Dough

Extra Easy Version: the easiest way to shape the dough into scones is to portion it into 6 even mounds, Flatten the mounds to about 3/4-inch thickness.

The “fancy” version (wedges) requires only a small amount more effort. Gather the dough into a ball and place on a work surface that has been very lightly sprinkled (1 to 2 teaspoons) with oat flour or coconut flour.

Roll or press (with your hands) the dough into a 6-inch (15 cm) diameter circle.

Cut dough into 6 even wedges.

Separate the edges and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart.

If you like, sprinkle the tops of the scones with raw (turbinado) sugar (or more coconut sugar).

Step Seven: Bake the Coconut Flour Oat Gingerbread Scones

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Carefully transfer scones to a wire cooling rack. Serve warm or cool completely.

These scones are everything you could want on a chilly, autumn or winter day. They are perfect plain, but do not let that stop you from splitting them and spreading with favorite jams or preserves.

The molasses-like goodness pictured one the scone below is called appelstroop, a Dutch apple “syrup” made from apple juice.

Happy baking, everyone!

FAQ

How Should I Store the Scones?

Store the cooled scones in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 5 days, or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Can I Use Pre-Made Oat Flour in the Recipe?

Yes! Instead of grinding rolled oats into flour, simply use packaged oat flour. You will need the same weight (150 g) of oat flour, which is 1 and 1/4 cups, to replace the 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats.

What is a Good Substitute for Coconut Sugar?

Dark brown sugar. For this recipe, use 1/4 cup of lightly packed dark brown sugar to replace the coconut sugar.

Similar Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Goods to Try:

• Oat & Coconut Flour Scones (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
• Vegan Coconut Flour Banana Scones {Grain-free}
• Rustic Irish Oat Scone Bread {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
• Healthy Chocolate Banana Oat Cookies {vegan, oil-free, GF}
• Vegan Almond Flour Zucchini Muffins {grain-free, oil-free}