Cocoa-Berry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Cocoa-Berry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 tablespoons margarine; ⅔ cup skim milk; 1 large banana, peeled and cut into chunks (ripe); ½ cup frozen fat free non-dairy topping, thawed; ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 3 cups fresh strawberries

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons margarine
⅔ cup skim milk
1 large banana, peeled and cut into chunks (ripe)
½ cup frozen fat free non-dairy topping, thawed
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 dash ground nutmeg
3 cups fresh strawberries

1
In a large bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, sugar and baking powder.
2
Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Make a well in the center; add skim milk all at once.
4
Stir just till dough clings together.
5
Drop in equal portions onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
6
Bake in a 450 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Cool slightly on a wire rack.
8
Meanwhile, for banana cream, in a medium bowl mash banana with a fork until smooth.
9
(You should have about 1/2 cup).
10
Add whipped topping, yogurt, honey and nutmeg; stir till smooth.
11
Reserve 6 berries for garnish; slice remaining berries.
12
To assemble, split cocoa biscuits in half crosswise.
13
Set tops aside.
14
Arrange strawberry slices on bottoms.
15
Dollop about 2 tablespoons of the banana cream mixture over sliced berries on each biscuit.
16
Top with the biscuit tops.
17
Dollop 1 tablespoons of the remaining banana cream on top of each of the assembled shortcakes.
18
Garnish with the reserved whole strawberries.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cocoa-Berry Shortcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cocoa-Berry Shortcakes

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