Easy and Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Strawberries are a delicious and nutritious fruit that are packed with health benefits.

They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. They are also low in calories and fat, making them a great addition to a healthy diet.

Here are some of the health benefits of strawberries:

• Reduce the risk of heart disease: Strawberries contain antioxidants that can help protect your heart from damage.
• Lower blood pressure: Strawberries are a good source of potassium, which can help lower blood pressure.
• Boost your immune system: Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system.
• Protect your skin: Strawberries contain antioxidants that can help protect your skin from damage caused by the sun and pollution.
• Improve your gut health: Strawberries are a good source of fiber, which is important for gut health.

So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, whip up a batch of this strawberry shortcake!

Prepping Your Ingredients

Before anything else, you need to stir in your sweetener of choice (I prefer honey or sucanat) into your sliced strawberries. Let this mixture sit in the refrigerator for about 4 to 6 hours.

This allows the strawberries to fully absorb the sweetener, and this is something you can do the night before you start baking your strawberry shortcake.

I mentioned earlier that you have a few options on how to serve the cake. If you want to serve it with whipped cream, you can definitely make your own ahead of time.

In fact, I highly recommend that you make your own whipped cream since it’s so easy to do plus it does not contain any strange ingredients that are otherwise found in store-bought ones.

I have a video on how to make healthy, sugar-free whipped cream. Feel free to check it out as this is an amazing topping for your strawberry shortcake!

Another way to serve this cake is by topping it with yogurt and the cold, sweetened strawberries that you have prepared the night before!

Getting Things Ready

Before you start mixing and blending all the ingredients, preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Then, grease your baking pan. You can use an organic spray or some melted butter.

As for the tools, you will need a flour sifter as this helps make the texture much softer and creamier in your mouth.

I also prefer to use whole wheat pastry flour for baking. You can use spelt, kamut, or other types of grains that are better than your usual white flour.

The rest of the directions on how to make this strawberry shortcake recipe is down below, so go ahead and check it out to get started.