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Sweet Potato and Apple Savory Scones

By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 30, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026
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Sweet Potato and Apple Savory Scones with measured ingredients, 37-minute timing, 8-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for toddler meals, snacks, and family cooking guidance.

Sweet Potato and Apple Savory Scones
Prep 15 min
Cook 22 min
Total 37 min
Servings 8
Difficulty easy
Cuisine International

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook22 min
Total37 min
Servings8
Difficultyeasy
CuisineInternational
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Ingredients

Servings 8
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup finely grated apple
  • 2 cups measured all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon optional maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons water
Nut Free Sweet Potato Apple Savory Scones ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats
Nut Free Sweet Potato Apple Savory Scones ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using flaxseed egg substitute, combine 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until gel-like.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, grated apple, dairy-free milk, olive oil, maple syrup (if using), and the prepared flaxseed mixture or eggs if preferred.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the scones tender. The dough will be soft but manageable.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a circle approximately 1-inch thick.
  7. Cut the circle into 8 triangular wedges or use a round cutter to make small scones.
  8. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet leaving some space between them.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are firm and lightly golden.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack to a safe feeding temperature before serving.
  11. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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Nut Free Sweet Potato Apple Savory Scones process image for TinyTummyTreats

Ingredient Replacements

  • cup mashed sweet potato: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • cup finely grated apple: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • cups measured all-purpose gluten-free flour: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • teaspoons baking powder: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.

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