Peach Scones – crunchy on the outside, soft and light on the inside, and full of sweet peaches. Perfect for breakfast, snack or even dessert.
Mother’s Day is just a little over a week away. How is it May already? And why does it still feel like winter here in the midwest? Despite the weather, these dairy free Peach Scones will brighten up your day. They would make the perfect breakfast in bed if you could convince your kids (or the kids with your hubby’s help) to make them for you. Or maybe you can just make them the day before (because we all know that’s probably how it’s going to go down) and the kids can simply deliver them to you in your bed on the morning of your special day.
Use Coconut Milk!
I trialed several versions of these scones before settling on this particular recipe. Particularly, I played around with different plant milks. Cashew milk and almond milk created yummy scones, but they turned out more dense and cake-like on the inside without a distinctively crunchy outside. Coconut milk provided much better results – a lovely crunch on the outside, with a light, slightly crumbly inside. Perfect! My blogger friend, Ceara, of Ceara’s Kitchen, uses coconut milk in her Blueberry Scones and I should have known she knew best already. If you love scones, you must try her version too!
Peach Scones
I also tried a few different fruits, but peach ended up being my favorite. The color turned out perfectly springy and you can use fresh or frozen peaches. I used a bit of almond extract along with vanilla and I just loved the little something extra it gave to the flavor. These peach scones are downright addictive!
Easy to Make
Scone dough can be kind of finicky, but it’s actually quite easy to make. Just know that the dough is going to feel a bit wet and sticky. You might think you need to add more flour, but resist the urge. Too much flour will make them dense and dry (another thing I learned from my trials and errors). You only need 8 ingredients and about 10-15 minutes to make the dough and then another 15-20 to bake. In just about 30 minutes, you can have delicious warm fruity scones to enjoy.
Fyi, I do have a cheater version of scones on the blog already – no finicky dough to work with. Check out my Maple Pecan Cinnamon Scones to see how I did it.
Breakfast or Dessert?
Are scones generally eaten at breakfast or dessert? Or maybe they are supposed to be for snack time. I think of them as mostly brunch fare…or an afternoon tea type snack, but honestly, these are delicious enough to enjoy as dessert as well. They aren’t overly sweet, but they do feel like a treat. So whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day in the morning, afternoon or evening, I suggest you put these vegan Peach Scones on the menu.
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- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced peaches (I used frozen, fresh would work great too)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Sprinkle of sugar for the tops (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the diced peaches and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vinegar, vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. The dough will seem a bit wet and/or sticky and this is okay. This means your final product will come out nice and light. If your dough seems too dry, add another tbsp or two of coconut milk.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and press into a flat circle about an inch thick. Dusting your hands with flour or getting them slightly damp will help so the dough doesn't stick to your hands. Cut the dough straight down through the middle with a sharp knife. Make another cut through the middle the other direction, so now you have 4 pieces. Make 2 more cuts in the middle of the first two so that you have 8 triangular pieces. Carefully transfer each scone to your prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a bit of sugar over the tops of the scones, if desired, for a sweet crunch on the final product.
- Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
I tested this recipe with cashew milk and almond, too. They turned out yummy, but much more dense and cake-like than with the coconut milk.
More Delicious Peach Recipes To Love:
Peaches and Cream Dairy Free Donuts
Warm Peach Crisp w/ Maple Coconut Whip
It has been a long while since I made scones, love the idea of trying your peach ones. Lovely photos!
Thank you so much, Michelle! Please let me know if you try them.
Peaches and blueberry on scones! What a delicious combination.
Thanks, Rini! I love those two fruits together!
These are the perfect spring and summer treat, Jenn! Love the photos with the flowers in the background! 🙂
These look amazing!!!! I LOVE peaches so much and scones, but I haven’t had one in years. I say breakfast AND dessert!! Happy Mother’s Day, Jenn! xo
I agree…it works for both! I hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day. Mine was fab until twin #2 got the stomach bug that twin #1 had a few days earlier.. 🙁
I’m a sucker for anything whole grain and love the hue and texture of these. Peach is such a brilliant flavor idea, too.
Thanks! I love peaches so much!
I love those big chunks of peach! I could eat these for breakfast every day of my life.
The big chunks of peach are definitely the best part! Thanks, Gin!
Ooh, you’ve got me thinking on dairy free scones now. I’m going to have to try some. The only fresh fruit I’ve ever used are apples, so peaches sound very sophisticated. I don’t like my scones to be sweet so never add sugar to mine. I just slather jam over them instead 😉
I like the jam idea! Thanks, Choclette!
this is a lovely addition to mother’s day brunch! love scones in general and this one with peach sounds amazing.
Thank you, Dixya!!
THese look great! Fab tips about the other plant milks – I’ll be sure to stick to coconut milk. Peach scones sounds so refreshing. Yum!
Thanks, Kate! I had no idea the choice of milk would make such a difference, but wow…definitely stick to the full fat coconut. Enjoy!
Your peach scones look wonderful! I’ll have to buy some at the store this week so I can make these for Sunday brunch.
Thank you, Kathy! I hope you love them! Please let me know if you give them a try.
I can’t believe scones aren’t a thing in Europe! About time I made a big batch and started scone-evangelizing the neighbors 😀
What? They’re not?? They seem so European! 🙂 Definitely time to introduce the neighbors to the deliciousness! Thanks, Lucie!
I don’t think I’ve ever had a peach scone before. It’s about time! Looks absolutely heavenly!
I don’t think I had either until I created it. 🙂 I just love peaches so much and it felt very springy to me to use them. Hope you love it!
That’s the best part about making scones…they can be breakfast or dessert =) Your peach version sounds delicious! I’m waiting for peaches to go on sale so I can try this!
I agree! I love when desserts can double as breakfast and vice versa. I used frozen here because the fresh ones haven’t been too great yet. But, I can’t wait until all the super fresh peaches hit the stores. Yum!
Very interesting ingredients. Can I use banana and hazelnut instead of peaches? This weekend my nephews birthday coming I want to surprise him:)
Hi, Uma. Do you means chunks of banana and hazelnut extract? I would guess that would work. I haven’t tried it, but if you do, let me know how it turns out! Happy birthday to your nephew!
Breakfast or dessert? I think I would have them even for dinner! I cant wait for peaches to be in season and try this out. Looks amazing Jenny xox
Breakfast or dessert? I think I would have them even instead of dinner Jenny! Looks fabulous, cant wait for peaches to be in season and try this out! xox
HaHa! Well, that works too! I don’t judge. 🙂 Thanks, Hedi!!
I love peaches! And I love scones! These look delicious Jenn. I’d top with some ice cream and stuff my face all day long.
Now THAT is a great idea, Sophia!!! Thanks, girl!
Looks yummy Jen! I’ve never made scones, but you’ve inspired me. 🙂
They are actually quite easy. You just have to get used to the dough being pretty sticky. Thanks, Nicole!
These sound soooo amazing! I am obsessed with scones and these flavours have me drooling 🙂
Peach just screams summer to me, so I thought it was perfect! Thanks so much, Aimee!
These look so amazing!
Thanks, Becky!
Coconut milk makes everything tastes great doesn’t it? Good to know it’s best for the texture as well. Will have to give it a go!
I was shocked at how much of a difference it made! Higher fat content definitely helps!
I love scones. Funny enough, I’ve probably had ever flavor except for peach, which sounds wonderful. I’m going to have to make these soon. Thanks, Jenn!
Thanks, Linda! I tried cherry first, but I used frozen cherries and, while they were delicious, they turned a weird green color where the cherry juice ran into the rest of the scone. Not great for pics. LOL! Perhaps fresh cherries would work well, but I couldn’t find any of those. Peach it is! They were delicious!
Yes to scones! These look so good, Jenn!
Thanks, Becky!
Ah I haven’t made scones since the winter!!!!! It’s a tragedy :O
It is a tragedy! Time to change that! 🙂