Vegan Wild Blueberry Scones Recipe (Panera Copycat!) (2024)

Last month Tony and I had a fun trip to Maine to learn about wild blueberries. There were many fabulous takeaways, but the one thing I could not get out of my head were the Panera Wild Blueberry Scones.They are reportedly Panera’s top seller, but of course we’ve never tried them since they aren’t dairy-free. That was something I was determined to rectify!

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I analyzed the Panera wild blueberry scones recipe and nutrition facts, and what do you know, they are relatively simple cream scones! All I needed to make these beauties happen was a secret dairy-free ingredient.

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Rich, full fat coconut milk swaps in for the cream to make wonderfully simple, delicious wild blueberry scones. Do you see how thick it is in the picture above? This should not be confused with coconut milk beverage, which is wonderful in its own right, but is far too thin (more like 2% milk) for this recipe.

Not a fan of coconut? Don’t worry, the coconut flavor is quite muted and actually negated by the vanilla. The result is just a wonderfully sweet scone letting the fruit take center stage.

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As you might notice, there are two different-looking types of wild blueberry scones shown here. One is with fresh / frozen wild blueberries, the other is with dried wild blueberries. The fresh ones are a little harder to work with and do take on more moisture, which is why they look a little more “rustic”. If you want that “perfect scone” look, dried fruit is the way to go with this recipe.

The Panera wild blueberry scones are sweet, but I did test “less sweet” scones with equal satisfaction. Nonetheless,I couldn’t resist drizzling some icing on those. What can I say, when I’m craving a baked treat, I like to go all the way.

Vegan Wild Blueberry Scones Recipe (Panera Copycat!) (5)This post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free, but the wild blueberry scones, photos and opinions are all mine. The recipe is adapted from my Vanilla Cream Scones recipe in Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Everday Cookbook.

For a quick icing, simply thin powdered sugar with a little dairy-free milk beverage. In this picture, I used 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoonSo Delicious unsweetened dairy-freecoconut milk beverage, and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract. My icingwas quite thin. I would start with just 2 teaspoons milk beverage and drizzle in more drops as needed.

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Vegan Wild Blueberry Scones Recipe (Panera Copycat!) (6)Thanks to Janina for providing feedback on this recipe via Facebook: “I made these last weekend. They disappeared in less than 1 day. Yummy!”

Thank to Jeanette for providing feedback on this recipe via Instagram: They were yummy this morning esp with added almond extract ?”

Thanks to Alissa for providing feedback on this recipe via Facebook: “This is one of my favorites! So delicious!”

Thanks to Ashley for providing feedback on this recipe via Facebook: “I’ve made this many times they’re so good!!”

Special Diet Notes:Wild Blueberry Scones

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

I have not yet tested this recipe gluten-free, but it may work with your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Let us know in the comments if you do try these wild blueberry scones gluten-free, what you used, and how it worked out!

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Vegan Wild Blueberry Scones (Panera Copycat)

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This classic recipe is adapted from a beloved recipe in my cookbook, Eat Dairy Free.

Author: Alisa Fleming

Serves: 8 wild blueberry scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour*
  • ½ cup sugar*
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup frozen wild blueberries or ¼ cup dried wild blueberries
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (use a good quality one, with lots of cream - NOT coconut milk beverage), or as needed**
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and lightly dust two spots with flour.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the frozen wild blueberries to the flour, and toss lightly to coat, breaking up any berry clumps.
  4. Drizzle in ¾ cup of the coconut milk and add the vanilla. Stir to bring everything together. Drizzle in more coconut milk as needed (I use 1 cup total) to get a cohesive dough that is somewhat workable but not too sticky.
  5. Divide the dough in half and place both on the prepared baking sheet. Gently pat each into a circle that is roughly ¾ to 1-inch high. Place in the freezer while you preheat your oven to 425ºF.
  6. Once the oven is preheated, remove the baking sheet from the freezer an cut each disk into 4 wedges. Pull the wedges apart about 1 inch to give them a little space.
  7. Brush the tops of the dough with a little coconut milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool 5 minutes. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or individually frozen for longer.

Notes

*Healthifying Note: Since this is a Panera copycat recipe I went all out with indulgence. But if you prefer a less sweet scone, reduce the sugar to ¼ to ⅓ cup or use finely ground coconut sugar, and reduce the salt to ½ teaspoon. For a more wholesome bite, you can use whole wheat pastry flour or white-wheat flour, but the wild blueberry scones will not rise as much.

**Coconut Milk Note: Do not use "lite" and do not use "milk beverage". See post above for pictures.

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FAQs

Are the scones at Panera vegan? ›

Because our scone mix recipes are made with cream, butter, and wheat flour, our scones are not suitable for vegan or gluten conscious diets. However, we do have vegan bagel and bread options and gluten conscious cookie choices that can help round out your afternoon tea menu while meeting your dietary needs.

What is a vegan scone made of? ›

To Make the Scones

In a large bowl, sieve together the self-raising flour, baking powder, fine sea salt and caster sugar. Add the cubed vegan butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs. In a measuring jug, whisk together the soy milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice.

How much sugar is in a Panera blueberry scone? ›

Nutrition Facts
Calories 470(1965 kJ)
Sugars6 g
Protein8 g
Alcohol0 g
Caffeine0 mg
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How many calories are in a vegan blueberry scone? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 1 ea
How many calories are in Vegan Blueberry Scone? Amount of calories in Vegan Blueberry Scone: Calories 470Calories from Fat 243 (51.7%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Vegan Blueberry Scone? Amount of fat in Vegan Blueberry Scone: Total Fat 27g-
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Is Panera discontinuing blueberry scones? ›

The new menu, which launched April 4 centers around a number of dishes including soups, salads, sandwiches, and macaroni and cheese. But that overhaul comes at a price. According to Eat This, Not That, Panera has discontinued more than 40 items, including the blueberry scone and three flatbreads.

Are any of Panera's pastries vegan? ›

Does Panera have vegan baked goods? Panera does not offer any dairy-free pastries. However, in addition to their bagels, the chain offers a variety of vegan bread, including the beloved sourdough bread bowl.

What is the healthiest pastry at Panera? ›

Mini versions of popular pastries have also made their way onto Panera's menu, such as the Mini Croissant (110 calories, 6 g fat, 0 g fiber, 2 g protein), Mini Cranberry-Orange Muffin (70 calories, 3 g fat, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein), and Mini Oatmeal Raisin Cookie with Berries (90 calories, 3 g fat, 1 g fiber, 1 g ...

What is the healthiest bread at Panera? ›

Breads: The bread with the fewest calories is the whole grain miche with 130 per serving. Other good choices are the whole grain baguette or whole grain loaf with 140 calories (each option also has 3 grams of fiber per serving).

Are scones high in sugar? ›

When comparing sugar per 100g, values were highest for fruit scones at 18g sugar/100g (range 10.6-26.6g sugar/100g), followed by luxury scones at 14.5g sugar/100g and plain at 11.7g sugar/100g (Figure 6b). (g) Scone type and sample no.

How many carbs in a homemade blueberry scone? ›

Blueberry Scone (1 scone) contains 21g total carbs, 20.3g net carbs, 5.7g fat, 3.6g protein, and 148 calories.

How many calories are in a blueberry scone from Starbucks? ›

Starbucks Food Blueberry Scones (1 serving) contains 61g total carbs, 59g net carbs, 22g fat, 7g protein, and 420 calories.

How many calories in a homemade blueberry scone? ›

Region: US
ServingIngredientCalories
2 tbspblueberries11
24 gsugar93
105 gscone363

Do scones contain eggs? ›

Just as in old times, today's scone recipes don't include eggs, but there are some rare recipes that do. Eggs may change the texture of the scone, which should be golden on the outside and airy inside.

Do scones contain dairy? ›

Even when you don't necessarily taste or see a creamy consistency, baked goods, especially scones, contain butter, milk, or cream—sometimes all three. Dairy-free baked goods are hard to come by unless you make them yourself.

Are any of the breads at Panera bread vegan? ›

Is the bread at Panera vegan? Many of the bread options at Panera are vegan! Vegan options include the classic, rustic, and whole grain sourdough breads, black pepper and sea salt focaccia breads, ciabatta, french baguette, and some of their bagels.

Does Panera bread have scones? ›

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