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Healthy Microwaveable Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes

Sometimes we just want something fancy schmancy to eat but without the time and effort.  So I made these easy peasy Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes…  in the microwave!

These beautiful, delicious (and secretly healthy) Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes take only five minutes to make and five minutes to “bake.”  These shortcakes contain the healthiest of ingredients and are a real treat…  and a treat without the guilt!

These Healthy Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes totally qualify as a balanced breakfast. They're simple, fast, and easy, and gluten free and vegan too!

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Healthy Microwaveable Buckwheat Strawberry Shortcakes

Servings: 3 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs Ground Flaxseed
  • cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 60g (½ cup) Buckwheat Flour
  • ½ tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder
  • 4 packets Natural Sweetener  (steviaTruvia, etc.)
  • tsp Salt
  • 3 Strawberries (sliced)
  • All-Natural Whipped Cream (I used Soyatoo Rice Whip)

Instructions

  • Place 3 silicone cupcake molds on a microwave-safe plate.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flax, almond milk, and applesauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, baking powder, sweetener, and salt. Scoop the batter into the cupcake molds and microwave for ~4 minutes and 30 seconds, or until surface of the cakes spring back when tapped. Remove cupcakes from the molds and let cool.
  • Slice the strawberries.
  • Slice each cupcake into 3 rounds. Place the first round down, top with whipped cream and strawberry slices. Repeat with the next cake round. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Microwaveable Buckwheat Strawberry Shortcakes
Amount Per Serving (3 cupcakes)
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 340mg15%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
Calcium 150mg15%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cake & Cupcakes

Mmmm, three of these delicious cupcakes have only 280 calories, 6g of healthy fats, 15g of filling fiber and 12g of satiating complete protein!!  These strawberry buckwheat cupcakes are so good for you that they qualify for breakfast.  Plus, they will keep you full for hours.

These Healthy Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes totally qualify as a balanced breakfast. They're simple, fast, and easy, and gluten free and vegan too!

Run to your kitchen and enjoy!

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With love and good eats,

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– Jess

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4 comments on “Healthy Microwaveable Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes”

  1. Carly Echerri

    Looks great! Can you sub whole wheat flour for the buckwheat?

  2. these look great, but i don’t buy that they are “complete” in protein…

    • dessertswithbenefits

      Buckwheat is a complete protein, just like quinoa and soy. The protein quality is slightly lower than chicken or fish, for example, but it is complete 🙂

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