Looking for a festive and blood sugar-balancing recipe for the 4th of July weekend? Look no further than this strawberry shortcake bread! It’s the perfect summer treat and it’s gluten-free, low in added sugar, and packs in 5g protein per serving!
The best way to address inflammation and blood sugar imbalances is getting consistent with strategic meal plans that take you from eating “healthy” to eating optimal. Join The Being Collective, my membership community for weekly anti-inflammatory meal plans, weekly recorded calls with myself and my functional medicine nutritionists, monthly Q&As with me, and an empowering community of women. One healthy meal or one workout isn’t going to move the needle but a proven system and long-term consistency will!
Strawberry Shortcake Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/8 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups strawberries (chopped)
- Optional Glaze
- 1/4 cup coconut butter (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- salt (optional) (dash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and mix until combined.
- Stir in strawberries
- Pour mixture into the loaf pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Option to mix together optional glaze ingredients and spread over loaf.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Shortcake Bread
Serves: 12 people
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 169.2 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10.1g | 15.4% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 40.9mg | 13.3% | |
| Sodium 136.7mg | 5.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.9g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% | |
| Sugars 6.7g | ||
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 71mg | Iron 1mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
BeingBrigid
Tired of Feeling Foggy, Bloated, or Depleted?
A complete plan to feel better, built for real life
In our science-backed nutrition and lifestyle membership you'll work a team of Registered Dietitians and get everything you need to reduce inflammation, improve energy, and feel better. No rigid calorie counting. No mystery supplements.
