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Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 30

5 out of 5 stars (based on 5 reviews)

30 min prep

12 servings

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14 ingredients

We love this classic all American dessert. This version of strawberry shortcake is a favorite at our classes. We use Whole Wheat Biscuits , a lot less sugar, and instead of whipped cream,...

If you are going through chemo, you can still eat this. Try it with our Strawberry Compote instead of using raw fruit.

For the biscuits

1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup low-fat milk
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour (see Chef Tips)
½ cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

For the Strawberries

1 pint strawberries, washed, leaves removes, and quartered
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
4 cups whole Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon agave, or to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

356 cals

Fat

18 g

Saturated Fat

11 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Sugar

17 g

Fiber

5 g

Protein

13 g

Sodium

441 mg

Directions

Prepare the biscuits as outlined here.
In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the brown sugar and lemon zest, if using. Let sit for at least 20 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the yogurt with vanilla and agave. Taste to check the sweetness.
Cut the biscuits in half across, and fill with the vanilla yogurt and strawberries. Serve immediately.

Chef Tips

If you cannot find whole wheat pastry flour then substitute half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour. Just swapping in whole wheat flour will result in a drier and grittier biscuit.

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society

Strawberry Shortcake