Dark Chocolate Espresso Scones (Vegan) | The First Mess (2024)

I tried these last week and they are soooo good! Making them again for a vegan brunch this weekend! Do you know if i can store them in the freezer?

thanks so much!

Hi there, i really want to try this recipe but was wondering… will veg. oil work instead of coconut oil and all purpose flour instead of spelt flour? thanks so much!

The day after I found out I was pregnant, I immediately stopped drinking coffee and I had a RAGING headache for 3 days. But, soon after, I felt less tired. I had fewer headaches and weirdly, I had MORE energy. I’ve slowly been getting back into it, but I find I’ll drink less than half a cup (just for the taste of it) and feel pretty happy and satisfied. Gorgeous scones, lady!

I love baking with coconut oil, but sometimes I can’t find it and I still want to make scones, etc. Have you ever used canola oil or grapeseed oil in place of coconut oil? Just curious if it can be swapped out with a similar effect? Thanks for any tips!

I love a good scone recipe; for breakfast or snack! And love the coconut cream/jam combo on top! I’ve never been a coffee drinker, but I do love the ritual of a morning (or all day long) cup of tea. Glad you were able to make the small change you needed to have a better start to the day : )

First, let me say that these photos are spectacular, Laura. Second, I hear you on the coffee thing, but I swear, I really, I… can’t give it up. I’ve been thinking about spending my first hour awake reading instead of opening up my computer first thing. That counts, right?

I have been slowly weaning myself off coffee too and trying to save it for the weekends, making it more of a treat. I was actually toying with the idea of making espresso scones, though, and now I don’t need to look any further for a recipe! :-)

wow!! we had a snow day here today.. so that meant i got to play in the kitchen. just finished nibbling on a still-warm-from the oven scone!! this recipe rocks!! i’m a one cup a day gal. i periodically give up coffee for a few weeks at a time. always feeling great when i do.. much like you. i ALWAYS seem to come back to it though?! i love coffee everything!! so these scones are just brilliant. i’ll try to save one for monday morning, when i “give up” my coffee. again. thanks:)

the only time i drank loads of coffee was when i was working in a the finance industry.. thank god i changed jobs after just a year and a half.
These scones look heavenly with that coconut cream and jam.!

Scones are one of my very favorite breakfast treats. Can’t wait to try these!

I’ve been weaning off caffeine completely before starting a cleanse today, and the first few days were tough, but now I feel really good. I’m a real chocoholic and those scones look so good!

when i was college, i started out drinking two cups of coffee in the morning. fast forward 5 years, after i moved out of my parents house, and i was drinking half a pot of coffee in the morning- all within a one hour period of time. in the back of my mind, i always wanted to stop drinking it. as luck would have it, my coffee maker broke this past july, forcing me to stop drinking it cold turkey and switching over to green tea. the first few days of withdrawal were brutal- migraine headaches, depression, inability to concentrate. but, after that it was smooth sailing, and i’m so happy that i’m off that stimulant completely. espresso tasting goodies are the exception though, as i’d eat one of these scones in a heartbeat ;)

Well, now I have an excellent idea of what might happen to the coconut oil that’s been languishing in my cabinet. :) These scones sound amazing!

I can relate in so many ways–trying life without coffee this past month, love of wooly socks and warm things, and an irrepressible affinity for the combination of dark chocolate and espresso. These look fantastic, and I’m so glad they play nice with tea…perfect.

Though I’ve never been much of a coffee drinker, I do love a good coffee & espresso flecked baked good. These look like something I could get behind for breakfast. I love that you topped them with the coconut cream and raspberry jam. YUM!!

So many sweet recommendations! I LOVE Genmaicha and those others sound amazing (especially the Creme Brulee Rooibos, wowza). On it.

Also, realized I used “for real” in two consecutive sentences, and forgot a word. Can you tell I haven’t had my morning pick-me-up? :)

You know my love of scones runs pretty deep lady! These look glorious! My morning routine is pretty much the opposite of yours (wake up, run, barely have enough time for breakfast/getting clothed before I run out the door). I don’t even have time for coffee until I get to the office! But I am feeling the effects of too much coffee throughout the day on my sleep patterns, for real. Considering switching to tea for the afternoon pick me up, for real. This is just a reminder to run down to tealish or David’s to pick up some sweet loose leaf options. What are your favourites mid-afternoon enjoyment?

These are so pretty! And look awesome too. Yum!

I love the idea of a vegan scone, especially one with coconut oil and chocolate. Although, I definitely don’t think I will be giving up my morning coffee anytime soon. It makes me feel like the day has begun! I for some reason am opposite with tea–I love it mid-afternoon. In any case, vegan scones are now next on my list. Thanks for the inspiration!

I’m in love! These look amazing. I want to put coconut oil in everything I bake because it’s just the best ingredient I’ve used in years. Definitely pinning this to my to do list.