Name: Vegan Banana Scones
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 null bananas (medium); 2 tbsp brown sugar (divided for scones); 0.5 tsp cinnamon (half, divided for scones); 1 tsp coconut milk (full-fat, chilled); 0.25 cup brown sugar (remaining portion); 0.5 tsp cinnamon (remaining half); 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 1.5 cup all purpose flour; 0.5 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tbsp almond flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp baking soda; 0.33 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.75 cup coconut milk (full-fat, chilled, with cream, plus 1 tbsp more if needed); 2 tbsp coconut milk; 0.5 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

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1

Caramelize the bananas: Slice the bananas (2 medium) and add to a skillet. Add brown sugar (2 tbsp), cinnamon (0.5 tsp) and coconut milk (1 tsp). Mix and cook over medium heat until the banana starts to get golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Let them cool down.
2

Preheat oven to 435 degrees F (223 C). Line a baking sheet with [parchment paper].
3

For the scones: Combine the all purpose flour (1.5 cup), whole wheat flour (0.5 cup), almond flour (2 tbsp), baking powder (2 tsp), and baking soda (0.25 tsp) in a large bowl and whisk well. Add the remaining brown sugar (0.25 cup), remaining cinnamon (0.5 tsp), vanilla extract (0.5 tsp), chopped pecans or walnuts (0.33 cup), and salt (0.5 tsp) and mix in.
4

Add chilled coconut milk (0.75 cup) and cut with a fork to mix in. Add the [caramelized bananas] and continue to cut with the fork. The mixture will initially feel very dry and then start to become fat crumbs and dough-like. Add another coconut milk (1 tbsp) as needed. Once the dough starts to form, bring it all together with a spatula or your hands. Work quickly and shape the dough into a disc, at least 0.75 inch tall. Slice the dough into 6 to 8 triangles using a [pizza cutter] or a [chef's knife].
5

Place the scones on the [baking sheet] and bake for 17 to 18 minutes.
6

Remove from the sheet and cool and serve.
7

For optional glaze: Whisk coconut milk (2 tbsp) and confectioners sugar (0.5 cup) in a bowl until smooth, adding more sugar as needed to thicken. Drizzle over the scones while still slightly warm.