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Coffee Strawberry Shortcake Bites

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These Coffee Strawberry Shortcake Bites are such a fun summer BBQ dessert!  No utensils required to eat them!

The deep coffee flavor in the shortcake and glaze combined with the freshness of the strawberries on top is a flavor match that will keep you coming back again and again for one more bite!

This Coffee Strawberry Shortcake Bites recipe was originally created in collaboration with The Bean Coffee Company for Instagram! Visit my page to check out the video tutorial!

Main Supplies Needed:

  • A 9 Inch Square Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • A Hand Mixer
  • A Cooling Rack
  • Toothpicks
  • A Baking Sheet

Servings: 36 Bites

Ingredients:

CAKE

  • 5 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1/2 Cup Cane Sugar
  • 1 Egg, room temperature
  • 1.5 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 Tbsp Coffee Grounds
  • 2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Milk, low fat

GLAZE

(If you like things sweeter, feel free to make a bit more!)

FRUIT

  • 18 Fresh Strawberries, halved

Directions:

CAKE

Preheat the oven to 350º and line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper

Melt the butter in the microwave in a large, microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the sugar with a fork

Stir in the egg with a fork

In a second medium bowl, also with a fork, combine the flour, coffee grounds, baking powder, and sea salt

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and beat with a mixer on low (the mixture will be clumpy)

Add in the milk and beat again until fully smooth, but not overly mixed (the dough will be wet and slightly sticky)

Spread out the batter in the pan, stopping a little ways before the edges (it will expand) and bake for 20-21 minutes

The cake will be slightly bouncy yet dense

Pull the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper, and transfer it onto a cooling rack

While letting the cake fully cool, create the glaze 

GLAZE

Stir together the powdered sugar and brewed coffee and set aside

ASSEMBLY

Chop the cake into bite-sized pieces (about 36)

Wash and halve the strawberries

Top each cake bite with a berry, attaching them with a toothpick, placing them on a flat surface like a baking sheet

Drizzle with the glaze

Let the glaze solidify (30 minutes – 1 hour)

Serve and enjoy!

[These bites are best served fresh for texture, but can be stored airtight in the fridge if needed!]

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding Oats

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These Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding Oats are your quick and easy answer to a dessert-y and plant-based breakfast!  The inclusion of the hot cocoa packet makes them sweet and chocolatey and the coconut yogurt adds a bit of creaminess and coconut flavor.  The strawberries on top round them out with fruity freshness.

Of course you don’t have to use a pre-made cocoa mix if you’d rather make your own, or if it’s more convenient.  You can simply combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to taste!

The shredded coconut is optional, but it does add a fun boost of coconut flavor! I love this one.

If you want to try a similar non-vegan oatmeal bowl, these Chocolate Strawberry Protein Oats have a similar flavor profile, but feature greek yogurt instead of coconut, and skip the chia. (In this version, the chia seeds act as a thickener, as plant-based yogurts tend to have a different texture than dairy yogurts.)

This breakfast only takes 5 minutes to throw together, and is a great pick on busy mornings!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Cup Quick Oats
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 Packet NibMor Hot Cocoa** (or equivalent)
  • 4.5 oz. Plain Coconut Yogurt (or to taste)
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • [Optional Topping: A Sprinkle Of Shredded Coconut]

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Directions:

Cook the oats with water (I used the microwave), making sure they aren’t too dry so that there is enough liquid for the chia and hot cocoa add-ins

Mix in the chia seeds

Then, stir in the hot cocoa packet

Mix in the coconut yogurt

Top with fresh chopped strawberries (and shredded coconut if you wish)

Enjoy!

Want more easy chocolate oats? Try my Chocolate Chip Banana Protein Oats!

Looking for oats of a different flavor? These Sunbutter Berry Overnight Oats are a favorite!

My Favorite Frozen Produce

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I’m a huge fan of frozen fruits and veggies. The biggest reason?  No food waste!  They’re available for use in your freezer whenever you’re in need, and there’s no concern about them spoiling.  (I don’t know about you, but sometimes my eyes can be bigger than my stomach when it comes to fresh produce!)

I shared the below slides on my Instagram illustrating my favorite frozen produce to keep in the freezer whenever my day is in need of a little extra color.  These are, of course, not the only 6 items I buy, but they are the staples that I find to be the most versatile, flavorful, and easily accessible!

Some extra good news?  Frozen produce is nutritionally very similar to fresh!  That’s because it’s frozen right at the peak of freshness!

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One last frozen produce tip: Stock your freezer with a handful of options before you travel! That way, when you return home, you have some colorful choices waiting for you (without the concern of them going bad while you’re away).

Lots of my smoothie recipes use frozen produce! Check some of them out here!

Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

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When it comes to super thick smoothies, you can’t go wrong with frozen fruit and lots of peanut butter!  This Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie is tasty, filling, and oh-so easy!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 Serving Frozen Strawberries (approx. 1 cup)

1/3 Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt

1/4 Cup Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup Cold Water

1 Small Banana

A Pinch Of Saigon Cinnamon 

Directions:

Blend together all but the cinnamon, add the cinnamon, and blend again

Serve and enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Fruit & Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie

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Falling in between a lighter milkshake and a decadent smoothie, this sweet treat only requires 4 ingredients and makes for such a satisfying snack on a hot summer day!  It’s thick and creamy while frozen and icy at the same time, all while packing a nutritional punch with lots of vitamins, protein, and fiber. (For additional creaminess, feel free to substitute a higher fat greek yogurt if that’s your preference!)

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 Cup (5 oz) Frozen Strawberries

1 Frozen Banana

1/2 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup Cold Water

1 Packet Nibmor Traditional Hot Cocoa (dry)

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients other than the cocoa into the blender and blend until smooth

Add in the cocoa and blend again until well mixed

Serve and enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Protein “PB & J” Smoothie

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This 4 ingredient smoothie is one of my go-tos for that post-workout time of day! I love how filling, creamy, and satisfying it is, all while packing a big nutrition punch! I’ve tried lots of variations including using different yogurt varieties as well as adding in extra Sunbutter when I’m looking for something more filling, so do a taste test and adjust the ratios to your preferences!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

2 Cups Frozen Strawberries

3/4 – 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt (nonfat or full fat both work)

1/2 Cup Apple Juice

2 Tablespoons Sunbutter (or more if you want more of the “nut butter” taste!)

Directions:

Blend half of the frozen strawberries, the yogurt, and the apple juice in a blender

Once blended, add in the Sunbutter and second half of the strawberries and blend again

Taste test, adjust to taste, and enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Berries & Cream Smoothie

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If you’re a fan of traditional Berries and Cream this smoothie is for you!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 3/4 Cup Frozen Strawberries

1/3 Cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt

3 Tbsp Sunbutter

1/2 Cup Water

1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries

Optional – A dash of a sweetener of choice (such as agave syrup or honey)

Directions:

Blend

Taste test to see if the optional sweetener is preferred

Enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Easy Vegan Fruit & Seed Smoothie

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This 4-ingredient snack couldn’t be easier to make!  Keeping a stash of a variety of frozen fruit in the freezer is so helpful when creating smoothies on a whim.  I love combining handfuls of it with some sunflower seed butter and water which beautifully blends into a sweet, creamy, and refreshing snack that just so happens to be vegan and gluten free!

This is a snack-size portion, but if you were looking for more of a meal you could easily double the measurements.  I love drinking this as a side with a sandwich at lunch, or as a mid-afternoon bite.  It’s one of my favorite ways to add a couple extra servings of fruit into my day!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 Large Frozen Banana (sliced before freezing to ease blending)

12 Frozen Dark Cherries

2 Large Frozen Strawberries

2 Tbsp Sunbutter

2/3 Cup Water

Directions:

Blend and enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Berry & Peach Sunbutter Smoothie

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This high protein smoothie is nearly a milkshake it’s so thick and creamy, but that’s my preference when it’s functioning as a meal!  It’s perfect as a filling breakfast, post-workout recovery fuel, or a mid-afternoon snack.  If you’ve ever loved the addition of peanut butter in your smoothies, this offers a very similar flavor profile in the way that it compliments the fruit and the yogurt.  The added bonuses are that it makes it more allergy friendly as well as nutritionally diverse if you’re looking to mix up your ingredients!

Ingredients:

1 Serving Frozen Strawberries (approx. 1 cup)

1 Serving Plain Greek Yogurt (I used nonfat)

1/2 Cup Apple Juice

2 Tbsp Sunbutter

1 Serving Frozen Peaches (approx. 1 cup)

Directions:

Add the strawberries, greek yogurt, and apple juice to your blender and blend

Add in the Sunbutter and blend again

Add in the frozen peaches and blend a third time until smooth and evenly combined

Enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Chocolate Strawberry Protein Oats

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If you love the thick and creamy consistency of overnight oats, then these Chocolate Strawberry Protein Oats will be right up your alley!  They honestly taste like dessert for breakfast but are nice and filling.  You only need 4 main ingredients and 5 minutes to make them!

Using hot cocoa mix in my oats is one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts.  Feel free to experiment with your own cocoa/sugar/salt mixture, but this method is such a tasty time-saver!

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Servings: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Cup Quick Oats
  • Water for the oats
  • 1 Packet NibMor Hot Cocoa
  • 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt (I used nonfat, but full fat would be delicious as well)
  • Chopped Fresh Strawberries

Optional Additional Topping Ideas: Chocolate Chips, Coconut Flakes, Seeds Or Nuts, such as sunflower seeds or almonds

Directions:

Cook up the oats with water (I use the microwave)

Stir in the hot cocoa packet

Stir in the yogurt until creamy and evenly combined

(You can let the yogurt cool the oats for more of an “overnight oats” experience, or briefly reheat them if necessary if you prefer them hotter)

Add the strawberries and any other desired toppings

Enjoy!

If you enjoyed these Chocolate Strawberry Protein Oats, you’ll definitely love my Chocolate Cherry Protein Oats!