There is something I have been hiding from you for the past month.
I have a deep, dark secret.
And I think some of you might too.
I have been totally sucked into the Royal Wedding hype!
I know, I know. I swore that I wouldn’t, but the media hoopla wore me down. I’ve watched several interviews and documentaries and with each one I get a bit more excited for the wedding, to the point where I’m looking in the mailbox wondering where my invite is! I mean, I feel like I know the couple at this point, don’t you? Not to mention, I used to have a huge crush on the Prince when I was a teenager. Didn’t he get my letter?
To make matters worse, Eric and I watched the Wills & Kate straight-to-TV movie last weekend. Ok, that’s a bit embarrassing to admit, even for me. I guess it would be more embarrassing for Eric, but he was being nice because I was so sick. That’s what husbands do. They watch corny straight-to-TV movies when need be.
I might’ve also bribed him with scones…
Then I started thinking, well, maybe I’m not the only one who has been watching countless Royal Wedding news. Maybe I’m not the only one who has dreamed of being BFF’s with Kate or guessed how drunk Prince Harry will be at the reception. These are all things that a normal person might think about.
Yesterday, a reader named Katie asked me if I had any ideas for a healthy vegan Royal Wedding recipe. That was when I knew that there were others out there just like me! I didn’t have to hide any longer.
I thought about making traditional scones with white flour, but white flour just doesn’t leave me feeling my best when I eat it. After experimenting with so many different flours, I greatly prefer the nutty flavour of whole grains, and the energy boost that comes along with them.
So these are not your dainty traditional scones, but what better than to have nontraditional scones to go with a modern royal couple?
We are breaking traditions here my friends!
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Vegan Royal Wedding Scones with Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
Scones adapted from ED&BV, clotted cream adapted from Vegan Yum Yum Cookbook .
Yield: 6 scones
Scone Ingredients:
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1 cup oat flour (I processed 1 cup rolled oats in food processor until flour consistency was achieved)
- 1/4 cup sugar (I used Sucanat)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup light-tasting extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1/4 cup vanilla soy yogurt (I used unsweetened but you can use sweetened too)
- 3-4 tbsp non-dairy milk (I used 3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup frozen blueberries (or fresh)
- Turbinado sugar, for garnish
- Clotted cream: 2 tbsp Earth Balance, 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, 3 tbsp powdered icing sugar
- Strawberry jam, to top
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With a food processor, process 1 cup of rolled oats until a flour consistency is achieved. It is ok if it remains a bit coarse. In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, oat flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add in the oil and mix with hands until just crumbly. Do not overmix.
2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the soy yogurt, vanilla, and non-dairy milk. Add this wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. If dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of milk. Remove blueberries from freezer (unless using fresh) and stir gently into the batter until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix or they will bleed.
3. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per scone onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches in between each. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake for about 21-22 minutes at 375F until slightly golden in colour.
4. Meanwhile, make your vegan clotted cream by whisking together 2 tbsp Earth Balance, 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, and 3 tbsp powdered icing sugar. It will take some elbow grease, so keep whisking until a smooth cream forms. Store in fridge until ready to use.
5. After scones have cooled for about 5 minutes, place on plates, top with about 2 tbsp of clotted cream and a dollop of strawberry jam. Serve scones warm with a cup of Black tea.
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These delightful little scones are made with a mix whole-grain spelt flour and oat flour (that I made from processing rolled oats). I threw some frozen blueberries in at the last minute with a sprinkle of coarse Turbinado sugar and the outcome was definitely suited for royalty.
But I didn’t stop there. I whipped up a modified vegan version of clotted cream that I spotted in Vegan Yum Yum’s Cookbook. It was just the right amount of creamy sweetness to top each scone.
And of course, a dollop of strawberry jam on top and a cup of Black tea!
Ok, who wants to have a tea party with me tomorrow? :)
I’m trying not to get sucked into it, but I’m failing! It’s all so exciting (and I had a crush on William when I was a teenager too… who didn’t?) Great looking recipe!
The whole thing is a horrible distraction. I feel sad when intelligent women get swept up in that princess and royal wedding bullcrap. The elite spend an ungodly amount of taxpayer dollars on themselves, while so many are living in hunger. Not only does the majority allow it, but they find entertainment in it. Wake up people. Please.
I didn’t realise that Americans were so into the Royal Wedding until I started seeing that some of the bloggers I follow were excited for it. I will definitely be watching it and the boyfriend and I will be having a lovely brunch complete with scones.
Seeing as your scones aren’t traditional, I can let it pass that you don’t have a traditional cup of tea either. (It has to have milk!) They do look great though, and what a great idea for vegan clotted cream!
My daughter is 7, the same age as I was when Dianna got married so I am going to wake up early and watch with her. Strangely enough, my 10 yr old son is more hyped about it and is going to set his alarm for 4:30 am!
Thanks for the recipe–I just might surprise them and make these and some tea for our breakfast!
I think it’s kinda nice to have something fun to watch on TV for a change, instead of all the bad news, it’s nice to switch gears! Enjoy!
aww that is so cute…what a memory!
I am in for the tea party! LOL! I am sorry to say that I have been drawn in by the wedding too….I didn’t think I would but it’s actually really interesting! The scones looks fab!
Don’t feel bad! I have been sucked in too! And I don’t ever pay attention to celebrity stuff at all. I can’t wait to see what her dress looks like!
i am trying not to get sucked into the hype. I mean, The Today Show has practically been nonstop Royal Wedding love that I have to change the channel to listen to more important news.
Now that these scones are here though . . . I might have to whip some up and maybe, just maybe check out the gown.
Thank you Angela, now I’m getting suckered in by scones :)
I never knew about vegan clotted cream. This will definitely be a must try!
I haven’t really been sucked into the whole royal wedding hype. But I do love scones! :D
I think I am the only one who didn’t even know they were getting married…I mean, I guess I “knew” but truly tuned it out. If it’s not on blogs, and not on my DVR which is only E Channel and Bravo shows, then I don’t watch it. I get all my important world news from the blogsphere…haha :)
Clotted cream, veganized. You are TOO good!!! When I think clotted cream, I think Ina Garten and vats of boiling cream. Great job on that one! And the scones…yum!
I had no clue they were even getting married tomorrow Im waaaay out of the loop.. but I might dvr it :) the scones look delish !
I’m a true british royalist at heart so I love the wedding, Im attending a street party and everything I mean it’s an historic occasion that they will teach in the future, I can say I remember that day.
It’s a family thing I guess because all on my mothers side know everything about the royals and are always in an out of palaces and stately homes – I guess I can blame genetics ^_^ At work we’ve been dressing up in Tiaras and crowns I’m really into they hype.
I’m not sure what you made of the film but I think it looks uber cheesy and its been called the worst royal film ever made and from what I understand it’s a very exaggerated story so Im reluctant to watch it.
hha yea it was def. cheesy!!!
First of all, these scones look awesome. Looking at all the pastries and scones at coffee shops leaves me a little sad since I know they are full of dairy. I may have to make these and bring them with me on my next coffee outing.
Second of all, I tried to comment on your Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole post to tell you how much I loved it, but it was closed for comments. I made a double batch (maybe more with some mods) and ate it every day for 6 days in a row and grieved when I took the last bite. Two more sweet potatoes may be calling my name. My oatmeal skeptic husband even raved over that and your carrot cake one I made awhile back. You may just help me win him over to oats!
Finally, I’ve noticed you have started using more soy in your recipes. Have you had a change of heart toward soy or were you ever actually avoiding it on purpose? I’m just curious what your thoughts are, since it’s one of those controversial products and I’ve struggled with finding my own answer on it. I love your take on most ingredients, so I’m just curious what it is on soy.
Thanks for inspiring me daily!
I was annoyed with all the Royal Wedding talk, then all of a sudden this morning, I couldn’t stop thinking about it and how I’m going to watch it since I work in the morning. If only I hadn’t had a change of heart… lol
These look super yummy. I too have been sucked into the Royal Wedding hoopla! I heard about your website from a friend at work and I have been addicted to your recipes! Thanks for such a great site! My husband is a “meat and potatoes” kind of guy and he gobbles up everything I make from your website…I think he might go Vegan after all!
Just made your scones… MELT IN MY MOUTH YUMMMMMMMMMY
Dusting off my tea set and MAYBE, just MAYBE am pulling out my wedding dress.
Nerd, YES!! Pee-in-my-pants excited… YOU BETCHA!!!
I love it! And yes, I will also be one of those crazy people getting up at 4am to watch the wedding while eating scones and drinking tea. It’s so awesome that we have a happy event to bond over :)
Way to go on making your scones so healthy!
I haven’t been following it all, but now reading through this post it makes me want to watch it tomorrow! Kate is so beautiful. I’m sure she will be a breathtaking bride!
hehe I totally watched that movie too!
I have never baked with spelt flour before. This recipe looks like a good one to start with though :) You’re so creative Angela. I love it that you’re not afraid of kitchen failures!!! I wanna be like that when I grow up :) I/m kinda afraid of wasting ingredients I guess, b/c our food budget doesn’t stretch very far.