Strawberry Chia Shortcake
Fresh strawberries and whole wheat cake layered with honey chia yogurt
Ingredients
Whole Wheat Cake
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ea large egg beaten
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Honey Chia Yogurt
- 2 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
Sugar-coated Strawberries
- 2 1/2 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Whole Wheat Cake
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In mixer bowl, combine sugar and egg. Using paddle attachment, mix on low speed 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium. Beat until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add olive oil and yogurt. Beat until well combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, beating until well blended. Stop mixer. Scrape bowl and paddle. Mix on medium speed 1 minute. Do not overmix.
- In 8x8 pan coated with cooking spray, spread batter.
- Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool completely on rack.
- Cut into 1-inch cubes.
Honey Chia Yogurt
- In bowl, combine yogurt, honey and chia seeds. Whisk until well blended.
Sugar-coated Strawberries
- Combine strawberries and sugar. Toss to mix.
- Let sit for 15 minutes.
Strawberry Chia Shortcake
- In 9oz clear cup, layer about 1/4 cup each: Honey Chia Yogurt, Whole Wheat Cake, Sugar-coated Strawberries.
- Repeat layers of yogurt, cake and strawberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.