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Protein-Packed Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Creamy Casein Topping for Easy Homemade Dessert

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A protein-packed strawberry shortcake with a creamy casein topping that is quick, easy, and perfect for a nourishing dessert or post-workout snack. This recipe balances indulgence with smart nutrition, using simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener (like coconut sugar or erythritol)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (use dairy-free margarine if needed)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain and full-fat (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream (chilled)
  • 1 scoop vanilla micellar casein protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener (like powdered erythritol or confectioners’ sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Gently toss and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the shortcakes.
  2. Make the Shortcake Dough (15 minutes): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and blend into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into flour mixture and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky but not wet.
  4. Shape the Shortcakes (10 minutes): Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat into a rectangle about ¾ inch thick. Cut into 6 equal squares or rounds. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Optionally brush tops lightly with milk or cream.
  5. Bake (15-20 minutes): Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Tops should be firm and slightly crisp; edges may be extra browned.
  6. Cool Shortcakes: Transfer baked shortcakes to wire rack and let cool slightly.
  7. Prepare the Creamy Casein Topping (5-7 minutes): In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add casein protein powder, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract, whipping until thick, creamy, and holds peaks. Avoid overwhipping.
  8. Assemble and Serve: Slice each shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon macerated strawberries onto bottom half, dollop with creamy casein topping, place top half over it. Add final spoonful of topping and strawberry slices for garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep butter cold when cutting into flour to achieve tender, flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; thaw and drain frozen if needed. Whip casein topping gently to avoid graininess. Check baking time early to prevent overbaking. Shortcakes can be prepared a day ahead and baked fresh. Store strawberries and topping separately for leftovers. Reheat shortcakes briefly to restore texture. Casein topping does not reheat well; whip fresh if needed.

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