Description
These paleo strawberry shortcakes are a decadent and delicious summertime treat! They’re gluten free, dairy free, and AIP compliant.
Ingredients
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For the strawberries
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
For the shortcakes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 cup tigernut flour
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp palm shortening
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with lightly greased parchment paper.
- Combine the strawberries and coconut sugar and mix to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Mix the coconut milk with the apple cider vinegar in a bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine the tapioca starch, coconut flour, tigernut flour, gelatin, salt, and baking powder and mix well to combine.
- Cream the palm shortening and maple syrup together and add to the dry ingredients. Mix in the coconut milk and stir until a batter forms.
- Form the batter into 4 small, round shortcakes and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the shortcakes in half and add sliced strawberries, and a spoonful of coconut cream to the base of the sliced shortcake. Add the top of the shortcake and top off with more coconut cream and a strawberry slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
All nutrition facts are estimations.
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- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 476
- Fat: 34.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41.6g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Protein: 6.4g
Keywords: shortcake