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.
2tablespoonsmaple syrupor liquid sweetener of choice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice
coarse sea salt or flaked saltif not keen on looks, you can use regular sea salt for that salty finish!
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.