Vanilla Cassava Flour Scones

Cassava Flour Scones

There are so many ways to eat and enjoy scones. Some are round, and some are triangular. Some are moist and crispy, and others are flakey. Additionally, some scones are sweet, and some are not because they are to be enjoyed with a sweet condiment. Finally, some scones are savory. There is no wrong way to make a scone! When Mena from Live Free and Thrive sent us this recipe for vanilla cassava flour scones, we were super excited because we knew she had been making paleo and vegan scones for years!

Scones of any variety are good, but these vanilla cassava flour scones are right up our alley! These particular scones are nut-free, but we also have a similar version that is made with Almond flour. When developing this recipe, Mena used Singing Dog Vanilla Alchohol Free Pure Vanilla Flavor, but any of our vanilla flavors or extracts will work.

Serves
12-24 Scones, Depending on size

Equipment
Baking Sheet(s)
Mixing Bowl(s)

Prep time
15m

Cook Time
24m

Vanilla Scone Glazes and Flavor Variations

To give this recipe an added vanilla flair, Mena created a vanilla glaze recipe that goes as follows;

• 1/2 cup powdered coconut sugar.
• 2 Tbsp. Non-dairy milk or water.
• 1/2-1 Tbsp. Singing Dog Vanilla Extract.
• 2 tsp. Singing Dog Vanilla Paste, optional.

Then, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more milk, if needed. Then, drizzle over scones and enjoy!

But wait, there’s more! There are also some flavor variations for these scones. For each one, add the following ingredients to the base ingredients of the scones.

Lemon Blueberry:

• ¾ – 1 cup frozen (or fresh) blueberries
• 2 – 3 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 Tbsp. lemon extract
• Note: The blueberries will make the scones moister. You can use the citrus extract in combination with or instead of vanilla extract, depending on your desired flavor

Chai:

• 2 tsp. anise extract
• 2 tsp. chai spice mix

Dried Fruit:

• 1/2-3/4 cups dried cranberries
• 2 tsp. orange or lemon extract

Chocolate Chip: 

• Add 1/2-3/4 cup chocolate chips

Ingredients
1 1/2 Cup Cassava Flour
1/4 Cup Coconut sugar
3 Tablespoons Tapioca or arrowroot flour
1 1/2 Teaspoon Paleo baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Shortening, or non-dairy butter
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk, or cream
3/8 Cups unsweetened applesauce (or 1 egg*)
2 Teaspoons Singing Dog Vanilla Extract

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheight

Grease (or line with parchment paper) a baking sheet

Whisk dry ingredients (four-sea salt) in a medium mixing bowl.

Add wet ingredients (shortening-vanilla).

Mix with a spatula until a uniform dough is reached.

Divide dough into 2-3 balls. Then flatten each ball into a circle about 1 1/2″ thick.

Cut each circle into 6-8 triangular pieces, then arrange separately on a baking sheet.

Bake approximately 20-24 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges begin or brown.

Enjoy!

Nutrition: Paleo, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegan*