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Summer Berry Shortcake
A light, fresh dessert — wholemeal-almond shortcakes layered with macerated berries and Greek yoghurt instead of sugary cake and whipped cream.
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
Method
- 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.
Swaps & variations
- Any mixed berries work
- Dairy-free yoghurt to serve
- Add lemon zest to the dough
Storing & freezing
Best fresh; store components separately in the fridge up to 2 days.
Grow it yourself
- 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—best grown in pots.,Thrives in part shade or sun.,Snip often to keep plants bushy.
- 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.
- 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.
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