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Mocha and Strawberry Shortcake Scones

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A flaky, vegan scone bursting with mocha richness and strawberry sweetness—like a shortcake, but sassier and with caffeine involved.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 290 kcal

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.