Tender and light, dairy free Cherry Almond scones are loaded with tart cherries and topped with a sweet almond milk glaze.
Almond Milk as a Milk Substitute
It's that time of year when everyone is on the New Year resolution train. Not something I ever take part in. I'm a pretty consistent goal maker all year long. It's also that diet and exercise time of the year. Also very rare for me to ever diet and I try to maintain a consistent exercise schedule. I try to eat healthy (at least most of the times) and am a big believer in portion control. Now if I find something I like that I can add into my daily life to help with cutting calories, I usually do it. For me that something is Silk Almond Milk
. I use it all the time as a milk alternative. And for the record, they aren't paying me, they aren't sponsoring me, this is just my opinion.
I have zero aversions to dairy. I grew up on it, love it and enjoy it daily. But as I got older I discovered Almond milk. My previous career I was a heavy duty traveler and it made me crazy to come home from a week or two of travel and have nothing in the fridge. Usually I was home for a day then head back out on the road again. This is where I found a love for soymilk, almond milk and many dairy alternatives. The shelf life of these products was just heaven for me. I loved the taste of them so why not incorporate them into my life.
I've incorporated almond milk in a lot of my baked goods. For this recipe I used a light vanilla almond milk, but you could use full fat original almond milk. (Shoot if you didn't want to go dairy free, just use milk in the recipe. Both ways are delicious.)
Ingredients in Cherry Almond Scones
The deliciously tender dried cherry almond scones are dairy free and full of almonds and cherries for a tasty breakfast treat or afternoon snack. You'll find most of these ingredients in a well-stocked pantry.
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Canola oil
- Silk almond milk
- Eggs
- Almond extract
- Toasted almonds
- Dried Cherries
- Powdered sugar
How To Make Dried Cherry Almond Scones
This is a super easy recipe. I used a 3" square cookie cutter to make the scone then used a knife to cut the square into little triangles. If you want, you could easily freeze the dough once you have it cut and pull out a few at a time to bake instead of baking the entire batch all at once.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir in the canola oil being carful not to overwork the dough.
- Combine the remaining wet ingredinets in a small bowl then mix into the flour mixture with a fork until just moistened.
- Add in the almond and cherries.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until nearly smooth.
- Divide the dough in half and form two squares. Cut each square on an angle to make four triangle.
- Bake 12-15 minutes then cool slightly before drizzling with glaze.
Almond Milk Glaze
I also topped these with a glaze made from powdered sugar and almond milk. If you didn't want to do that it's fine. Skip it, or even sprinkle on some sugar in the raw before baking. It's entirely up to you.
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What are some of your things you like to incorporate into your diet to help with reducing calories or eliminating dairy? And if you just love dairy and aren't giving any of it up, we also whipped up a chocolate cranberry scone that is pretty delicious. I hope you enjoy these Cherry Almond Scones as much as we do. Please share if you end up making them. Happy New Year!
Cherry Almond Scones
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup flour 355 grams
- 2 tablespoons sugar 28 grams
- 1 tablespoon baking powder 15 grams
- ¼ teaspoon salt 2 grams
- ⅓ cup canola oil 73 grams
- ¾ cup Silk Almond milk 181 grams
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon almond extract 3 grams
- ⅓ cup almonds toasted and chopped in food processor 55 grams
- 1 cup dried cherries 172 grams
Almond milk glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the canola oil. Do not overwork the dough.
- In a medium bowl combine eggs, almond milk, almond extract.
- Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir using a fork until just moistened. Add the almonds and dried cherries and continue to stir until just moistened.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 10 - 15 strokes until it is nearly smooth.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 6" square. Cut each square into four squares. We used a cutter. Then cut each square into half diagonally to create triangles of dough.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the triangles with additional milk. Place these in the freezer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and bake for 12 - 15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly and drizzle with glaze.
Almond Milk Glaze
- In a small bowl stir together the powdered sugar, almond milk. Stir in additional almond milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
Notes
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Haley Williams says
Love the use of almond milk in scones! Also, brilliant idea using a square cookie cutter 🙂
serena says
Thanks so much!
Cricket Plunkett says
Scones are so underrated! I like 'em more than biscuits. I love that you added the almonds for some crunch
serena says
You are right, they are so underrated! I love them.
Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says
I am such a fan of scones and these sound really tasty!
serena says
These are so tasty!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
Scones are one of my favorite breakfast treats. Love the flavor combo of these! And such a brilliant idea to use almond milk for extra flavor and as a healthier option. Yum!
serena says
Thanks so much!
Kalina says
what cream did you use to brush the scones? Was it just almond milk?
Renee Morris says
I have the same question, doesn't look like you received an answer. What did you use? Thank you
Chris says
These look so so so delicious!! Loving the process shots too. Can't wait to give them a go 🙂
serena says
Enjoy 🙂
Maria says
There's nothing better than scones at tea time to make your regular, everyday snack feel super glamorous and luxurious!!
serena says
So true!
Angela Tolsma says
I haven't made scones in ages, these sound delicious. I haven't found a love for milk alternatives yet but pretty sure it's just a matter of finding the right style for me!
serena says
Definitely takes a bit of tasting and trying the other brands out there. You could easily use milk in this recipe instead. Same amount.
Taylor Aube says
Yum! Cherry and almonds are an amazing combo. These bites are the perfect size too, I'd love to make this delicious recipe!
serena says
It's super easy. Give it a try.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I love scones. There isn't anything quite like a fresh cup of coffee, and a scone for breakfast. This flavor combo sounds perfect.
serena says
Thanks so much!
Britney Kaufman says
I love recipes with almond milk. I should definitely try to make those with egg replacer. Looks so tasty.
serena says
Give it a try. Please share if you use the egg replacements. I'm curious how it turns out.
Jessica Joachim says
I love scones, but I have never tried making them myself before! I totally love almond milk too, so I am for sure trying this recipe out soon.
serena says
Enjoy 🙂
Jeanine says
Oh my goodness! These sound amazing. My husband and I love scones, and I make them often. I'm going to try this one. Cherry and Almond sounds just deliicous.
serena says
Thanks so much! Enjoy!
Cindy Ingalls says
These scones sound amazing. I love that they have very little sugar in them and are made with healthier options.
serena says
Thanks so much!
Nailil says
These look so good. I have to save and try this recipe later.
serena says
Thanks so much!
Reesa Lewandowski says
I adore scones. And this flavor combo sounds delicious! I never baked with almond milk. But, it must add so much flavor to these scones!
serena says
Yes, it definitely gives them a nice flavor.
Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says
I love making homemade scones, and cherry and almond are such a great combo! I will have to give these a try.
serena says
Enjoy!
Heather says
My daughters love vanilla bean scones from the coffee shop. They would definitely love it if I made them at home but these look even better! What a delicious treat for home.
serena says
Thanks so much!
Msddah says
There is something about reading recipes that makes the impossible seem possible. I cant wait to try this. Great post!
serena says
Thanks so much! Enjoy 🙂
Krystle Cook says
Scones are so delicious! I have never tried a cherry almond variety though and these sound like they would be so good.
serena says
Give them a try. I love the cherry almond flavors.
Jazz says
I'm dairy free and love scones and almond milk so... thank you 🙂
Renee Morris says
What cream do you brush on them
serena says
Hi Renee, sorry it should have said milk, not cream since we are using almond milk in the recipe.