🍓 Frozen Strawberry Shortcake Bites

A Whole-Food Plant-Based Treat Even Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Description:

These Frozen Strawberry Shortcake Bites are the coolest way to enjoy a summertime favourite — with zero guilt and all the flavour. Made with whole food ingredients and naturally sweetened, they’re perfect for warm days, celebrations, or anytime you want a nourishing dessert that tastes indulgent but fuels your body.

Made in a mini cheesecake pan or a lined cupcake/muffin tin, they’re freezer-friendly and portion-controlled, making them ideal for batch prep and sharing. The optional jammy middle layer uses fresh strawberries (great for those a little past their prime!) and adds a delightful burst of flavour between the creamy top and the nutty, chewy base.

🍰 Ingredients & Instructions

Layer 1: Shortcake Crumble Base

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup raw almonds or walnuts
• 4 soft medjool dates, pitted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until a sticky crumble forms.
2. Press about 1 tablespoon into each mini cheesecake mold or lined muffin/cupcake tin. Freeze while making the filling

Layer 2: Optional Jammy Middle (Highly Recommended!)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

• 1 tsp maple syrup (or 1 soft medjool date, soaked and mashed)

• 1 tsp chia seeds

• Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mash or lightly blend the strawberries.

2. Stir in the maple syrup (or mashed date), chia seeds, and lemon juice.

3. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to thicken.

4. Spoon about 1 teaspoon on top of the base layer before adding the creamy layer.

Layer 3: Creamy Strawberry Top

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup soaked cashews (or hemp seeds or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
• 1–2 medjool dates (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon over the base (and optional jam layer), smooth the tops, and freeze for 4–6 hours or until solid.

❄️ To Serve

• Remove from the freezer 5–10 minutes before eating.
• Optional garnish: fresh strawberry slice, mint leaf, or crushed freeze-dried berries.

🥄 Nutrition Commentary

These treats check all the boxes for an whole food plant-based lifestyle:

• No refined sugar, oils, or flour
• Loaded with fiber, thanks to oats, nuts, and fruit
• Nutrient-dense whole foods, including vitamin C from strawberries and healthy fats from cashews and walnuts
• Low glycemic impact, especially with the optional date-sweetening only when needed

They’re perfect for:
✔️ Supporting immune health
✔️ Aiding digestion
✔️ Reducing inflammation
✔️ Satisfying sweet cravings the healing way