Protein Matcha Strawberry Shortcake Cups
A delightful and nutritious twist on classic strawberry shortcake, packed with protein and vibrant matcha flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Greek yogurt or skyr
- 1 scoop protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 4 oz light cream cheese
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 2–4 tbsp natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse strawberries, remove stems, and slice thinly.
- Make the Matcha Cream: Combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and matcha; whisk until smooth.
- Sweeten to Taste: Add natural sweetener and adjust according to the sweetness of strawberries.
- Layer Your Cups: In serving cups, alternate layers of matcha cream and strawberries.
- Chill the Cups: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with matcha or a fresh strawberry before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different toppings or fruits. Experiment with flavors to make it your own!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, matcha dessert, protein dessert, healthy dessert, gluten-free dessert