So here we are—mocha, strawberries, and carbs strutted into a room and made the sassiest scone you’ll ever meet. She’s flirty, a little crumbly (like us during a season finale), and boldly vegan because compassion looks great in a pastry. These shortcake scones bring a sweet punch of espresso attitude, kissed with fruity fabulousness. They’re not just breakfast—they’re a caffeinated love letter with a flaky crust. Bake these when your brunch crew needs a mood boost or when you’re solo and feeling dramatic. Bonus: they’re fast, easy, and yes, you can totally eat two.
Mocha and Strawberry Shortcake Scones
A flaky, vegan scone bursting with mocha richness and strawberry sweetness—like a shortcake, but sassier and with caffeine involved.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup solid coconut oil
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Add-ins:
- ¾ cup chopped fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Optional Glaze (but seriously, do it):
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp almond milk
- Pinch espresso powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment like the queen of clean baking.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cocoa, and espresso powder like you mean it.
- Step 3: Cut in the solid coconut oil until the mix feels sandy and low-key luxurious.
- Step 4: Mix almond milk, syrup, vanilla, and vinegar in a cup—this is your plant-based magic potion.
- Step 5: Pour the wet into the dry and stir until it almost comes together. Almost.
- Step 6: Fold in chopped strawberries and chocolate chips. Try not to eat half the dough (we said try).
- Step 7: Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a disc. Slice into 8 triangles like a pie chart of joy.
- Step 8: Transfer scones to the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until they’re golden with attitude.
- Step 9: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones like you’re icing your life choices with class.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin C: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Folate: 4%
Any Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Chill your coconut oil for flakier layers. Warm oil equals a hot mess.
- Use super ripe strawberries for extra sweetness—if they smell amazing, they’re ready.
- Add orange zest to the glaze for a citrus twist that says “I know what I’m doing.”
- These freeze like a dream, so double the batch and live your best stocked-scone life.
- Pair with cold brew and smug satisfaction.
