Vegan Strawberry Lavender Scones
They make the most delicious smelling scones in the deli where I work, and since my work station is next to the baked goods cooling rack, I get to enjoy the heavenly aroma. It is one of the happiest smells in the world. If I am having a bad day, and there are some there, I need just take a deep breath through my nose, and it is better. I am one of those people who associates smells strongly with memory, and those bring back good memories. The strawberry ones smell like strawberry shortcake, which is a classic that I love. So after a bunch of scone smelling last Friday, I decided I wanted some. I had some fresh organic strawberries, and I decided that they would be awesome in the scones along with some lavender. Berries and lavender are a match made in heaven and I love them together.
These smelled absolutely amazing while they were baking, and since I knew I got to enjoy one they made me even more happy than the scones at work. Eating one of these babies makes me think of a lazy Saturday morning, sleeping in late and sitting out on the porch for breakfast with one of these and some tea (since I don't drink coffee). I don't ever sleep in on Saturdays, and I don't have a porch, but a girl can dream! Maybe someday!
Vegan Strawberry Lavender Scones
Makes 8
- 3 cups all purpose gluten free flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers (make sure they are very fresh)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cold full fat organic canned coconut milk (whisked until smooth if chunky)
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh organic strawberries cut into chunks
- coconut milk for topping
- coconut sugar for sprinkling