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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Gluten-Free Salted Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones (Vegan)

    Published: Oct 10, 2020 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These comforting Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones are finished off with the perfect touch of chocolate chips and dusting of sea salt for one flavorful and healthily indulgent baked good perfect for those cozy autumn feels! Vegan, too.

    a close up shot of salt flakes on scones

    I figured it high-time I share a scone recipe as I love them so much! They are fun and easy to make and versatile as they can be enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or dessert. This particular recipe is packed with big-time pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavor—they are just perfectly flavored (in my humble opinion)! I hope you love them too.

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    • How-to Make Pumpkin Scones — Step by Step
    • Top Tips + Substitutions FAQ
    • More Pumpkin Recipes You Might Like
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    a side view of salted pumpkin scones

    Recipe Features

    • Flavorful and wonderfully aromatic.
    • Super easy to make.
    • Can be enjoyed as breakfast, snack or dessert.
    • Hearty and filling.
    • Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free and refined sugar-free (dependent upon the chocolate chips used!).
    a close up shot of a bite taken out of chocolate chip scones

    How-to Make Pumpkin Scones — Step by Step

    • Step 1: Combine dry ingredients.
    • Step 2: Combine wet ingredients.
    • Step 3: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
    • Step 4: Mix until a dough forms.
    • Step 5: Fold in chocolate chips.
    • Step 6: Pat into a circle.
    • Step 7: Slice.
    • Step 8: Brush with milk.
    • Step 9: Top with salt.
    • Step 10: Bake and enjoy!

    Top Tips + Substitutions FAQ

    What kind of gluten-free all-purpose flour should I use?

    This is a versatile recipe with which any gluten-free flour blend (with or without xanthan gum) should work well.

    Can I use butter or plant-based spread instead of coconut oil?

    Yes!

    Can I swap the sweeteners with my sweetener of choice?

    Yes. This recipe will work well with any combination of granulated and/or liquid sweeteners, included sugar-free ones.

    What percentage chocolate chips should I use in this recipe?

    This is completely up to you and your personal tastes. You can omit them altogether, use light milk chocolate or 100% dark chocolate chips if you prefer! We tend to go for those in the 70-85% range.

    Is the salt necessary?

    No, it is not! But it is what makes this recipe a bit unique and enhances some other flavors in the scones. If you are a fan of salted chocolate bars, you will love these scones! You can use as little or as much salt as you prefer.

    How do I store these?

    They will keep well at room temperature lightly covered for a day, any longer than that and I like to refrigerate them in air-tight containers for up to three days. They can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or reheated in a 350F oven until warmed throughout.

    a slice of gluten free pumpkin scones topped with salt and chocolate chips
    a hand cradling freshly baked scones

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    If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest’s “tried it” feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I’ll share it! Thank you so much! <3

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    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones

    These comforting Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones are finished off with the perfect touch of chocolate chips and dusting of sea salt for one flavorful and healthily indulgent baked good perfect for those cozy autumn feels! Vegan, too.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Sweets
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups gluten-free all purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
    • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree no added ingredients, just pumpkin
    • 1/2 cup milk of choice I like to use oat milk, plus extra for brushing
    • 1/2 cup coconut oil liquid/melted
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or liquid sweetener of choice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice
    • coarse sea salt or flaked salt if not keen on looks, you can use regular sea salt for that salty finish!
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, pumpkin spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
    • In another large bowl combine pumpkin, milk, oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
    • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form. Using your hands, knead the dough until smoothly combined.
    • Fold in chocolate chips.
    • Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Form it into a circle of dough approximately 8 inches across. Flatten and shape with your hands into a disc approximately 1 inch thick. Slice the dough into 8 triangular slices. Brush with milk and sprinkle with salt.
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until firm and golden.
    • Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Please refer to the post above for valuable information!
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scone | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3575IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg

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    All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
    Pumpkin Spice
    Chocolate Chips
    Coarse or Flaked Sea Salt
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    1. kelly says

      December 13, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      3 stars
      hello! I made these the recently and was so stoked to find an allergy-friendly sweet treat to create. however, the scones fell a little flat- and I don't mean literally, although I did make my thinner and larger so maybe that contributed to my problems, but something in the texture was a little off (I may have over mixed the dough) and the taste of baking soda was detectable.
      these scones looked beautiful, but mine didn't crisp up like a scone should, and they tasted nice, but something was a little off with flavor and consistency and I'm not sure quite where I went wrong!

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      • Kristen Wood says

        December 13, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        I'm so sorry to hear that! They should have crisp outsides for sure and a pillowy texture inside. Do you mind sharing what brand of flour you used? And if you made any modifications at all? Thanks! And sorry again!

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