Paleo Strawberry Shortcake
Serves: 2
Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! I thought we would kick off our Monday with a sweet treat that will throw us into the summer mindset! I know I am in need of some summer ASAP! About a month ago I had a craving for a sweet strawberry desert, so I decided to make this little treat for myself. Well, it turned out beyond amazing and definitely kicked my craving! I think more than a sweets craving, it was a strawberry craving because all I have wanted to eat for the last month is fresh berries and salads (except of course my brussels and kabocha ;)) To me that means my body is craving the summer…..how many more days until then?! ? I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Fit Ingredients
For the shortcakes
- 3 tbs (21g) almond flour
- 1 tbs (7g) coconut flour
- 1 tsp (5g) psyllium husk (can sub flax, but this gives it a more true flavor)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbs dry sweetener of choice (coconut sugar for paleo)*
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tbs coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp butter extract, optional (can add in 1 tsp ghee for paleo)
- 3/4c (100g) sliced strawberries (or as many as you want! ;))
- Toppings: coconut cream, greek yogurt, tru whip, optional
*Add more or less sweetener depending on your desired sweetness level.
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- 2 – 2 in ramekins (could probably use large muffin tin)
- non stick spray or coconut oil to grease ramekins
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Directions
1. Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray or coat the inside of your ramekin with non stick spray or coconut oil.
3. In a bowl whisk together dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, baking powder and sweetener.
4. In a second bowl whisk together egg whites, milk, vanilla and butter extract/ghee.
5. Combine your wet and dry ingredients.
6. Mix well.
7. Divide the batter evenly between two ramekins.
8. Bake for ~ 30 minutes
9. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the ramekins
10. Slice in half and top with sliced strawberries and optional toppings!
11. Enjoy!
Ok, I will be honest, I know I said this recipe serves 2…but it may or may not have only served one in my case! ? It was just too yummy to let it sit on the counter and stare at me for an entire day! It happens! ?
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Nutrition: (for 1 shortcake and half the strawberries)
Calories: 119.8, Protein: 6.6g, Carbs: 11.1g, Fat: 6.1g (1g Saturated), Sodium: 63mg, Fiber: 6g* (Net Carbs: 5.1g)
*Another win on the fiber charts!
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*How do you know when your body is ready for summer?
*Have you been eating/craving any summer foods yet?
*What is one of your favorite summer desserts?
