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June 20, 2017

Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit

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These oat shortcakes with summer fruit are vegan friendly and can also be adapted to be gluten-free. Makes a great dessert or sweet addition to brunch! 

Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. I grew up thinking shortcakes were those little round spongy things next to the strawberries at the grocery store. My parents would buy them from time to time, along with strawberries and a can of whipped cream, for dessert. They were so tasteless and gross that often times I just ate the strawberries and whipped cream, leaving that hockey puck of a cake behind on the plate. Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. After getting married and realizing that food tasted so much better when made from scratch, I spent a lot of my time off of work watching my favorite chefs, Ina, Paula, Alton, & Giada, on Food Network. Someone made strawberry shortcakes one day with these things that looked like a biscuit and I was like, “that’s not a shortcake.” I mean, I knew because my mom used to buy shortcakes at the grocery store and they obviously had to be similar to those dry spongy things, right? Well, imagine my surprise when I googled shortcakes and found out that traditional shortcakes were in fact these scone/biscuit like cakes.  

Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Apparently, the short in shortcake comes from the high amount of fat used in these cakes, which back in the day was commonly referred to as shortening. The dense, scone or biscuit like texture was the perfect base for syrupy fruit and cream. 

Today, almost anything with cake, cream, and fruit can get away with the term shortcake. My mom’s version of strawberry shortcake is layers of butter cake with strawberries and whipped cream, which I put a healthier twist on in this recipe.

Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.   Sticking close to the classic, this version of shortcake has a blend of flours, including oat and almond flour, which add both flavor and moisture. They’re very tender, moist, and only subtly sweetened with maple syrup which makes it hearty and wholesome enough to enjoy for breakfast/brunch, yet pretty and sweet enough to serve for dessert. We topped ours with a yogurt cream plus lots of fresh summer fruit and made it our sweet addition for brunch!

Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit | Vegan friendly. Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Whichever version of shortcake you prefer, this is the perfect way to use up the abundance of fresh summer fruit out in the markets right now. I hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as we did! 

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Oat Shortcakes with Summer Fruit


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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These shortcakes with mixed summer fruit are delicious enough to enjoy for dessert, yet wholesome enough to serve for breakfast as well. The shortcakes are made with a blend of flours, including oat and almond and topped with fresh fruit and a whipped yogurt cream. It’s vegan friendly and can be adapted to be gluten free as well.


Ingredients

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Shortcakes with Fruit:

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose or unbleached all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flourone !important; margin:0px !important;” /> in the blue bag)
  • 2/3 cup oat flour (can make your own by grinding rolled oatsone !important; margin:0px !important;” />*. Use certified gluten-free oats/flour if necessary.)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour or meal (can make your own by grinding slivered or whole almonds. Measure after grinding.)
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons solid coconut oil or cold butter (can use refined coconut oilone !important; margin:0px !important;” /> for less coconut flavor)
  • 1/3 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, honey, or coconut nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional
  • yogurt cream or whipped cream
  • 3–4 cups fresh fruit of choice, sliced if necessary (berries, peaches, plums, cherries, etc. Can mix with a few tablespoons of honey, maple syrup, or sugar ahead of time to make syrup)

Yogurt Cream: (whipped cream recipe below)

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, any liquid drained (dairy-free or Greek)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (dairy-free or regular) or mascarpone cheese, optional
  • 1–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, honey, or other sweetener of choice (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1–2 cans coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated overnight)
  • 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, honey or other sweetener of choice, use more or less to taste

Instructions

To Make Shortcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend together flours, baking powder, and salt. Cut/blend in coconut oil/butter, until mixture is crumbly and no large chunks of fat remain. Mix in milk, sweetener, and vanilla, stirring just until combined. If dough is too dry, jut add a little more milk.
  3. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving a few inches in between. I like the rustic look of drop shortcakes, but you can pat it into a smooth round if you prefer. Either way, it should make about 6 large shortcakes or 8 smaller ones. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and place pan into the preheated oven. Bake 15–20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and let cool completely before topping with fruit and cream.
  4. Top cooled shortcakes with fresh fruit and yogurt cream. If you like syrupy fruit, you can macerate the fruit ahead of time in a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (sugar can also be used.) Makes 6 servings.

Notes

*You can make oat flour by grinding whole rolled oats in a coffee grinder, food processor, or grain blender. I find that my coffee grinder grinds the oats more finely than my food processor. Be sure to measure the oat flour after grinding.

  • Category: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Breakfast, Dessert

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  1. Oyinkan Ogunleye says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    OMMGGG this looks like a feast. It doesn’t even look like it’s made at home. Looks like its from a restaurant. Would make a great centerpiece!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 26, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Aw thank you Oyinkan! You made my day I hope you have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  2. Melissa Jellie says

    June 23, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    This looks so good! I’m saving this right now.

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 24, 2017 at 2:25 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Cynthia Nicoletti says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    This dish looks delicious. I love all the fruit. The display is simply fabulous. Saving your recipe !!

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks for saving it, Cynthia! Please let me know if you try it out. Have a fun weekend!

      Reply
  4. whitney says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:41 am

    All of these look delicious! I need to make that fruit pizza next time my husband and I grill out (he’s never had it!)

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      Yes please do. The fruit pizza is so much fun to make. I hope you both enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Lauren says

    June 21, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Those look positively delicious! I love shortcakes with fresh fruit, it’s perfect for hot weather when you need to satisfy the sweet tooth.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  6. jhilmil says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    OH my goodness, this all looks so delicious! the lemon cake should be up on grab, wanna have it right now;).
    Lemme try out baking it if I can this weekend!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      Please let me know if you bake it. I’d love to hear about your results. Have fun!

      Reply
  7. Alexandria says

    June 21, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    This is so colorful! I’ll have to try it!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Sonyo Estavillo says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    This looks so good, I haven’t baked anything in a while but I will have to try this. This recipe looks delicious and the set up is beautiful almost too pretty to eat. Good job! Love the photos! I think it’s harder to take pictures of food than people realize. 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      Yes it is Sonyo. Getting the right shots take time. Thank you. I appreciate the kindness!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer F says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Let me start off by saying your photos are amazing!
    I’m bookmarking this!

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Jennifer! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  10. Perri says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    First of all your pictures are magnificent! Second of all..I am making these for my family LIKE this week! Wow!

    Perri
    http://www.princeandthepear.com

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you Perri! I hope your family loves it as much as we have. Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  11. Emma says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:44 am

    This looks so beautiful and summery. Very similar to the traditional scones with strawberries and cream that we have this time of year, but much more satisfying using the oats – not such a sugar rush! Will have to test this version out!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Yes, please do. Let me know how you like it. I’d love to hear your feedback!

      Reply
  12. puja says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:41 am

    My mouth is watering Joscelyn. I must give it a try. You are too good. 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you Puja! You’re so kind and always encouraging!

      Reply
  13. David says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    This is a master piece! I remember ONLY having the hockey pucks in my strawberry shortcake. This recipe looks amazing I am saving this one for later no doubt!

    Cheers

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Wow, thanks for the compliment David! This really encouraged me. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  14. Kate says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    Totally just pinned this! Shortcake is my fave!!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Kate!

      Reply
  15. Brooke says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    MOUTH WATERING!! I love that you keep the recipe as healthy as possible to satisfy my sweet tooth!! Your pictures make me want to make this ASAP. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      Aw thank you so much Brooke! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  16. Anne Murphy says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    LOL – I grew up with real shortcake – and a grandmother who was adamant that they were the only possible shortcake! They are one of my favorite ways to use fruit… Those look good!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you Anne!

      Reply
  17. Zan Turner says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing! I agree when you said that anything with fruit and cream topping can “getaway” as a shortcake. I once found a recipe and did not think it tasted great at all – maybe it was one of those “anything” ones.. Or maybe I did not make it right, ha ha. Bu this healthy oat one you made looks like a great breakfast dish!!

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Zan. If you try it out, please let me know. I’d love to hear your feedback. I appreciate the kind words!

      Reply
  18. amisha says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Your pictures are stunning my friend as ALWAYS!! :D:D I love this beautiful oat shortcake cake! and how you have piled and decorated it with berries! I used to watch a lot of food network too and have learnt a lot from there! and I agree my kids are so spoilt now, that they want only homemade food even for their birthdays! sigh!

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  19. Kimberly says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Gluten free!! Cant wait to make this soon! I have such a hard time finding good gluten-free bread based stuff. The cream and berries is awesome!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Kimberly! Please let me know if I can help you find other gluten-free recipes on the blog

      Reply
  20. Sarah Tamsin says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Ooooh these look delicious, all of my favourite summer fruits together!! ^_^

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you Sarah!

      Reply
  21. Amanda Dyer says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    OK I am bookmarking this blog because these look absolutely amazing. There is something so special about a beautiful dish done beautifully. I need to try that fruit pizza.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Amanda. I really appreciate how encouraging you are. It means a lot to me. I hope you have a wonderful, fun weekend!

      Reply

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