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    Author: Donna | Published: May 28, 2021 | Modified: May 28, 2021

    Quick and Easy Lemon Lavender Scones

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    Fresh, citrusy, light and just bursting with flavour, these lemon and lavender scones just scream spring! Vegan, egg-free, and dairy-free, this is a great versatile and super easy scone recipe that makes a great breakfast or afternoon tea. Pair with a nice cup of tea and relax.

    Overhead shot of 6 lemon and lavender scones on a baking tray and sprinkled with edible flowers and small lemon wedges

    Quick and Easy Lemon Lavender Scones

    Get ready for your house to smell all kinds of amazing!

    The smell that comes from the oven while these lemon lavender scones cook is nothing short of sensational.

    They are so easy to bring together, requiring no resting time and no shaping.

    Just mix everything together, drop rough balls of dough onto a baking sheet and get ready for a tasty treat.

    vegan lemon scone on a baking sheet surrounded by sprinkles of edible flowers

    A Note on Ingredients

    These lemon scones are fresh, citrusy, light and just bursting with flavour.

    They are also:

    • vegan
    • egg free
    • dairy-free
    • low in sugar

    They don't require any fancy ingredients, but I do have some notes for you on the ingredients you do need.

    Overhead Ingredient shot for lemon and lavender scones with ingredients surrounded by small lemon wedges

    White Sugar

    I am fairly certain that this is the only recipe on my site that contains white sugar.

    You could do without, but I found the scones were not sweet enough.

    I have also tried just using coconut sugar, but I found the flavour to be too overpowering for the light flavours of lemon and lavender.

    A mixture of a small amount of white sugar and coconut sugar worked best for me, but you do what works for you.

    Dried Lavender

    Dried lavender can be found in small packets of speciality cooking stores.

    Make sure you buy a culinary grade, as not all lavender is for ingesting.

    I only include a small amount of lavender in this recipe as it can be a bit of an acquired taste.

    If you love the flavour of lavender, then by all means add more.

    TIP: if you want to really drive through the lavender flavour, try adding one drop of food-grade lavender essential oil (check labels etc to make sure it is safe for consumption before using.)

    overhead shot of dry ingredients for scones in a white bowl
    (1) Add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl
    overhead shot of wet ingredients for lemon scones added to the dry ingredients in a white bowl
    (2) Add all of the wet ingredients to a bowl
    Ingredients for vegan scones combined to a sticky dough in a white bowl
    (3) Gently combine, being careful not to overwork the dough.
    Small hand brushing unbaked vegan scones with almond milk
    (4) Brush with milk of choice before baking to give the lemon scones some crunch and colour.

    Storage and Freezing Tips

    Lavender scones can be eaten hot straight from the oven or allowed to cool first before being enjoyed.

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    These scones also freeze well.

    Let the scones cool completely before freezing in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer the scones to a re-sealable freezer bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Overhead shot of a lemon and lavender scone on a baking tray and sprinkled with edible flowers and small lemon wedges

    How To Serve Homemade Lemon and Lavender Scones

    You can eat these scones hot or cold depending on your preferences.

    Some ideas for serving:

    • with a nice spread of butter or vegan butter
    • with a dollop of homemade lemon curd
    • with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
    • with some whipped cream and jam or whipped cream and curd (my fav)
    • drizzled with some homemade coconut butter

    Find your favourite way to serve them up, pair them with a nice cup of tea and you have the perfect afternoon tea.

    Overhead shot of 6 lemon and lavender scones on a baking tray and sprinkled with edible flowers and small lemon wedges with a butter knife on the side

    Need More Lemon Recipes?

    I just love cooking and baking with lemons, they add just a great hit of freshness and zinginess to any dish.

    Try these recipes next:

    • Gluten-Free Honey Pineapple Lavender Frozen Yogurt Bites
    • Coconut and Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bomb
    • Lemon Infused Chia Water
    • Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bake
    • Lemon and Garlic Air Fryer Broccoli

    Happy Eating

    xx

    up close shot of homemade lavender scones

    Lemon and Lavender Scones

    Fresh, citrusy, light and fluffy these lavender and lemon scones just scream spring, and are absolute perfection when paired with a nice cup of hot tea
    3.82 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 14 mins
    Total Time 19 mins
    Course Sweet
    Cuisine Sweet
    Servings 10 scones
    Calories 113 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 3 tablespoon white sugar plus more for sprinkling
    • 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup coconut oil softened
    • 1 teaspoon dried lavender
    • 1 ¼ cup milk of choice plus more for brushing, I used coconut
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus more for serving
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • coconut butter for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper
    • Add the flour, baking powder, sugars and salt to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add in the softened coconut oil and work through with fingertips until the mixture resembles sand
      2 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tablespoon coconut sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup coconut oil
    • Add the lavender and combine. Make a well in the middle of the mixture, add in the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla and stir to combine
      1 teaspoon dried lavender, 1 ¼ cup milk of choice, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Pop ⅓ cup scoops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, brush with some milk and sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top
    • Pop into the oven and cook for about 14 mins, or until golden on the bottom
    • Serve as is, or with a drizzle of coconut butter and some extra lemon zest on top
      coconut butter for serving

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    To freeze: freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a Ziploc bag or freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months.
    TIP: to amp up the lavender flavour, try adding a drop of lavender essential oil (make sure the oil you are using is safe for consumption first.)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 2.1gFat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 5.8gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 75mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 6.1g
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    This post was updated from the original March 2016 post to provide more information for the reader (and better photos).

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    Comments

    1. Connie Talo says

      July 25, 2019 at 4:26 am

      Made these last night for my son's girlfriend, loved the taste and texture so much I'm making another batch for my husband and I today!😍

      Reply
      • Donna says

        July 29, 2019 at 9:24 am

        Oh yay, that makes me so happy!! I haven't made these in so long and now I am craving them all over again 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kat Natale says

      July 02, 2018 at 9:13 am

      I love these! I made them first following your recipe, then again 2 days later with a couple changes. I used the zest of 2 lemons, an extra TBSP of lemon juice, an extra 1/2
      tsp vanilla, added 2 drops each of lavender and lemon essential oil, 2-1/2 c whole wheat flour and 1/4 c superseed blend (hempseed, chia, buckwheat). Fabulous texture, really bright lemon flavor.
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        July 02, 2018 at 11:38 am

        Yum, your additions sounds delish - especially all that extra lemon. We are in love with lemon in this house, so the more the better 🙂

        Reply
    3. McKenna says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:43 am

      These look lovely. Would it make a difference if I used cup for cup almond flour?

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 26, 2016 at 7:15 am

        I have never tried this one with almond flour McKenna, but I am guessing you would probably need a bit more moisture - so a bit more milk of choice. It may make them a little bit more dense as well. I would love to hear how it turns out if you give them a go 🙂

        Reply
    4. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says

      March 26, 2016 at 7:21 am

      I am OBSESSED with scones and absolutely love lavender so it's safe to say this recipe is totally up my street 🙂 Beautiful!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 28, 2016 at 1:44 pm

        Thanks Aimee 🙂 Lavender is so delicious hey!

        Reply
    5. Hedi says

      March 25, 2016 at 11:44 am

      I have never tried anything with lavender, but recently have seen some many delicious recipes (like this one) that I will just have to try it.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 25, 2016 at 8:40 pm

        It is really quite delicious! I was a bit skeptical to start with, thinking it would taste like you were eating a bunch of flowers - but it's definitely not 🙂

        Reply
    6. Gin says

      March 25, 2016 at 11:40 am

      I love the idea of lavender and lemon together in these light, lovely scones. Such a perfect spring treat!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 25, 2016 at 8:40 pm

        Thanks Gin 🙂 There's something about the flavour combo that just brings spring to mind for me!

        Reply
    7. Tish says

      March 25, 2016 at 11:13 am

      I've never had lavender in a scone but it sounds divine. These looks amazing. I wound't mind having one right now.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 25, 2016 at 8:41 pm

        Haha thanks Tish 🙂 It's a very subtle flavour, but super yummy!

        Reply
    8. Uma Srinivas says

      March 25, 2016 at 8:33 am

      New and flavorful scones to me:) perfect with hot cup of tea!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 25, 2016 at 8:42 pm

        Definitely Uma 🙂

        Reply
    9. Linda @ Veganosity says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      This is a beautiful combination of flavors. I can't wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 25, 2016 at 8:20 am

        Thanks Linda 🙂

        Reply
    10. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      March 24, 2016 at 9:30 am

      What a stunning beautiful flavor! I was finally able to get my hands on some dried lavender a few weeks ago!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 24, 2016 at 3:14 pm

        Oh dried lavender is amazing - I have been hooked since my friend bought me a lavender and honey cupcake a few years ago - I had to go straight out and buy some, and have been using it in so many dishes since 🙂

        Reply

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