Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe (Gluten-Free & Low Sugar)

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe (Gluten-Free & Low Sugar)

Ingredients

For the Shortcakes:

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1/4 cup coconut flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (more if needed for consistency)

For the Strawberries:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Optional: 1–2 tsp maple syrup or monk fruit

For the Coconut Whipped Cream:

• 1 can full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: 1–2 tsp maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener

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🥣 How to Make It

1. Macerate the Berries

Slice strawberries and toss with lemon juice and optional sweetener. Let them sit for 20–30 minutes to get juicy.

2. Bake the Shortcakes

Preheat oven to 350°F. In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In another, mix wet ingredients. Combine to form a soft dough. Scoop into mounds and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.

3. Whip the Cream

Scoop the thick coconut cream from the can (leave the liquid behind). Whip with vanilla and sweetener until fluffy.

4. Assemble & Enjoy

Slice the shortcakes in half, layer with berries and whipped cream, and savor every nourishing bite.

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✨ Wellness Notes

• Almond flour is rich in magnesium and healthy fats—great for steady blood sugar.

• Coconut flour adds fiber and fullness.

• Fresh strawberries support heart health and provide vitamin C.

• Coconut cream offers a dairy-free, anti-inflammatory alternative to whipped cream.

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💛 Final Thoughts

This dessert is a sweet little reminder that wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about choosing what honors your body and brings you joy. You can nourish and indulge at the same time.

So here’s to slow summer evenings, seasonal living, and desserts that leave you feeling good inside and out.

With lots of love,

Mary

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