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Summer Berry Shortcake

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Summer Berry Shortcake

A light, fresh dessert of wholemeal-almond shortcakes layered with macerated berries and Greek yoghurt instead of sugary cake and whipped cream.

~30 mintotal~331 kcalper serving~10g protein~29g carbs~21g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 6.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup wholemeal flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp cold coconut oil or butter
  • ¾ cup milk (or almond milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup thick Greek yoghurt, to serve
  • Fresh mint

Cooking Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. Toss the berries with lemon juice and maple syrup; set aside to macerate.

  3. Rub the coconut oil into the wholemeal flour, almond flour and baking powder, then stir in milk and vanilla to a soft dough.

  4. Shape into 6 rounds and bake 15–18 minutes until golden.

  5. Split each shortcake and layer with Greek yoghurt and berries.

  6. Top with mint and serve.

Optional Enhancements

  • Any mixed berries work
  • Dairy-free yoghurt to serve
  • Add lemon zest to the dough

Plant & Growing Tips

Strawberries

  • Plant in early spring or fall depending on region.
  • Prefer full sun, rich soil, and consistent moisture.
  • Mulch with straw to protect fruit from soil rot.
  • Remove first-year flowers from June-bearing plants for stronger yields.

Blueberries

  • Require acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5).
  • Mulch with pine needles to maintain acidity.
  • Plant at least two varieties for better pollination.
  • Prefer full sun and steady watering.

Mint

  • Fast-growing and spreads aggressively, so it's best grown in pots.
  • Thrives in part shade or sun.
  • Snip often to keep plants bushy.

Natural Pest Control

  • Strawberries: use bird netting to protect ripening fruit.
  • Mulch strawberries to reduce slugs.
  • Blueberries: neem oil for aphids and mites.
  • Use reflective tape to deter birds from blueberries.
  • Mint rarely bothered by pests; repels aphids and ants.

Harvest

Strawberries

  • Pick when fully red, soft, and fragrant.
  • Harvest every 1–2 days during peak season.

Blueberries

  • Ripe berries turn deep blue and detach easily.
  • Allow a few extra days on the bush after turning blue for best flavor.

Mint

  • Harvest leaves anytime before flowering.
  • Morning harvest gives best essential oil concentration.

Storing & Freezing

Best fresh; store components separately in the fridge up to 2 days.

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