Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Flour Biscuits Recipe
Strawberry shortcake with almond flour biscuits saves your cravings, darling, without betraying your gluten-free, vegan, or fashionable wellness agenda.
These golden biscuits stay crumbly yet tender, while strawberries show up juicy, sweet, and ready for dessert domination.
Fluffy whipped coconut cream joins in, whispering, “Dairy who?” as it melts into fruity perfection.
Forget fancy patisserie drama—this recipe works without demanding culinary wizardry or sacrificing flavor.
Basically, you’re winning dessert without sabotaging your lifestyle, or your skinny jeans.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Flour Biscuits Recipe
A gluten-free, vegan shortcake layered with almond flour biscuits, fresh strawberries, and coconut whipped cream—decadent yet wholesome.
Ingredients
Method
- Toss strawberries with granulated sugar and let them rest 15 minutes to release juices.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in coconut oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk plant-based milk with vinegar, maple syrup, and vanilla, then stir into dry mix to form dough.
- Scoop dough into 6 mounds on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and firm.
- Cool on rack for 10 minutes.
- Whip chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Slice biscuits, add strawberries, top with whipped cream, and layer dramatically.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 14%
- Potassium: 11%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Chill the coconut cream overnight—otherwise, you’ll end up with sweet soup, not whipped magic.
- Don’t overbake biscuits; almond flour browns faster than gossip spreads.
- For more crunch, sprinkle toasted almonds between layers.
- Use seasonal strawberries; sad berries equal sad dessert.
