Cinnamon Scones with maple syrup and pecans – healthy enough for breakfast, sweet enough for dessert!
Gosh, I love cinnamon! I don’t think that’s much of a secret anymore. I put cinnamon in pretty much every sweet recipe I make and even some savory ones! I’ve been playing around with some scone recipes lately (strawberry, blueberry), but these Maple Pecan Cinnamon Scones are my favorite, so naturally they are the ones to make the blog! They are made with healthy whole grain wheat flour, flaxmeal and pecans and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, making these dairy free and egg free scones the perfect breakfast, snack, dessert or anytime treat!
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Scones come in all shapes and sizes. And some have a yummy glaze on top. I was originally going to make a cinnamon cashew cream glaze, which I still think would be dynamite, but I got lazy and did a simple cinnamon sugar topping that I sprinkled on before baking. This makes for a wonderful sweet crunch when you take a bite!
Scone or Cake? Who Cares, They’re Delicious!
The centers of these cinnamon scones are dense, but soft with a nice texture thanks to the chopped pecans. I have to confess, I cheated a bit. Scone dough is typically fragile and you have to be very careful not to overwork it. I made these a bit more cake-like. In fact, I didn’t even cut them into slices until after they baked, soooooo, technically maybe I should call this Maple Pecan Cinnamon Cake instead. The definition of a scone is a single-serving cake or quick bread and, in the end, that’s what we have friends. I assure you can easily pick up these individual slices with your hand and eat them just like a scone. And scone sounds cuter than cake, no?
Touch of Sweetness
And if you haven’t figured it out by now, I love a sweet drizzle of pure maple syrup just about as much as I love cinnamon. There’s only 1/4 cup maple syrup in this entire recipe, so you don’t have to feel bad about adding that extra sweetness before eating if you desire.
Sweet. Crunchy. Nutty. Fragrant. Warm. Wholesome. Delicious. You know you want some!
Maple Pecan Cinnamon Scones
I hope you love these Cinnamon Scones as much as we do. If you try them please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it! Enjoy!
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp flaxmeal
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (I used soy)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped raw pecans
- equal parts ground cinnamon and sugar (use organic sugar to keep it vegan)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a 9 inch round cake pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make your cinnamon sugar topping: add 1-2 tbsp each of cinnamon and sugar and mix well. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, arrowroot powder, flax meal, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar until frothy (should only take a few seconds). Add the maple syrup and whisk again.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Spread the batter evenly into the parchment lined cake pan. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar topping...as much as you like...I used about 2 tbsp of my mixture.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before cutting into 8 individual slices.
More Vegan Cinnamon Recipes To Love:
Vegan Cinnamon Coffee Cake w/ Cinnamon Pecan Streusel
Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Sandwich
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
I absolutely need to try these! I bet they smell amazing when they are baking too 🙂
Jenn S. says
Oooh, yes, such yummy smells coming from the kitchen! Thanks, Ceara!
Cadry's Kitchen says
This sounds so perfect to go alongside a strong cup of coffee. And I’m all about cinnamon in desserts too. 🙂
Jenn S. says
Cadry, it’s perfect with strong coffee…I like mine black! And, yes, to all things cinnamon! Thanks!
Heather says
These look amazing!! Healthy AND delicious!! I love that you are using arrowroot… great recipe!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Heather!
Michelle@healthiersteps says
Jenn, these sounds like they would just melt in my melt. Can’t wait to try them!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Michelle!!
harrietemilys says
maple, pecans and cinnamon are the best combination! These scones look delicious + decadent! Love them!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Harriet! They do go so well together!
sarah says
Recipes like this are the reason why breakfast is my favorite meal of the day – seriously these look ah-mazing!
Jenn S. says
Breakfast is my favorite too!! And these make a perfectly healthy snack too and travel well, so its a win all around! Hope you enjoy!
veggiesdontbite says
Love pecans and cinnamon! These look delicious Jenn!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sophia! They’re a match made in heaven!
Natalie says
I love this cheaters scone concept, definitely have to try this! You’ve been on breakfast recipe roll lately <3
Jenn S. says
Breakfast is my favorite! And most things work really well for snacks too, so it’s a double win!
mommyhoodsdiary says
I LOVE scones!! And this flavors combination sounds divine. Pinning to try soon.
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much! We just finished off this batch. Gonna have to make some more soon.!
Byron Thomas says
I’ve never heard of cutting scones after you bake them. I always cut them before. I’ll have to give this a try. I love the uniformity of the slices.
Jenn S. says
I know, technically this is cake cut into scone shape. 🙂 I took the easy way out. Either way, they are delicious!! Thanks for stopping by, Byron!
Fareeha says
Thanks for posting this recipe . I love the color of the scones
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Fareeha!
The Vegan 8 says
This is so crazy. You and I both apparently have an obsession with both cinnamon and maple syrup! I can’t get enough of either. These look amazing and so delicious! They definitely remind me of a cake and hey, cake for breakfast…bring it on!!! Yummy recipe!
Jenn S. says
I know….the BEST flavors, right?! And, yeah, it pretty much IS cake…just a little denser. I just thought scones sounded cuter…and since I cut them in scone shape, I went with it. It’s my blog, I can do what I want, right?! 🙂
The Vegan 8 says
Lol! Exactly. You could call it mush and I’d still eat it…it looks and sounds incredible!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says
I love cinnamon and I love scones. These look yummy and healthier than your average scone. Thanks for sharing.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Dawn! Scones you can feel good about eating! Can’t go wrong! 🙂
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Jenn,
I love scones and cinnamon. Yummm! I am going to habe to try this recipe.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Karen! These are definitely more cake like than regular scones, but healthier too! Let me know if you try them!
Alissa says
I go through bottles of cinnamon like crazy! I put it on everything too – it’s such good stuff. I could definitely go for one of these scones. They look fantastic!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Alissa! I am constantly putting cinnamon on my grocery list…and maple syrup!
Linda @ Veganosity says
Yes, I absolutely want one. This is a fabulous recipe Jenn, and I love the pictures! Pinned.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Linda! You might want more than one! 🙂
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These scones looks and sounds divine! Awesomelicious!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Anu!
Strength and Sunshine says
You’re making me feel like it’s Christmas time 😉 But cinnamon and maple are good ALL the time 😉
Jenn S. says
HaHa! Yes, these would be perfect for the holidays! But, I’m always up for cinnamon and maple!! Thanks!