By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
207 cal · 25 min
Cherry Coconut Vegan Scones
Recipe GLPRe4937850603e8d
Tender, naturally sweet scones studded with bright cherries and shredded coconut, made entirely plant-based. These golden, crumbly treats come together quickly and are perfect warm from the oven for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1.5 ounces shredded coconut
1 cup fresh pitted and halved cherries
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon Additional coconut milk for brushing (about 1 tablespoon)
Directions
Position oven rack to center and preheat to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
Gently fold the halved cherries into the dry mixture with a spatula. Pour in 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon of coconut milk and stir with your hands until the dough just comes together into a shaggy, sticky mass. If the mixture seems too dry, add a touch more coconut milk; if too wet, dust with a small amount of flour—adjust one teaspoon at a time.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead gently twice—just push, pull, and fold to bring it together, then stop.
Gently pat the dough into a disc about 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the disc into 6 equal triangular wedges. Transfer each wedge to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Lightly brush the top of each scone with a small amount of additional coconut milk.
Bake for 10–15 minutes until the scone edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Comments
Gluten-free flour is standard at all Charlotte chains now, and the other ingredients are staples or easy finds—dried cherries at Harris Teeter or Kroger if fresh are out of season, coconut milk everywhere. The 25-minute stated time is honest for mixing and baking, though you'll want five minutes to get your oven hot and a rest while they cool, so budget 35 minutes total. At roughly $1.50 per serving, this is affordable, driven by bulk pantry staples rather than specialty costs. The real caveat: scones are a same-day item and don't keep well past a day or two, and they demand a light hand during mixing—overbaking or overworking the dough turns them dense rather than tender, which takes practice on a weeknight when you're hurrying.
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