Strawberry Shortcake Bites
This recipe creates simple, no-bake strawberry shortcake inspired bites using freeze-dried strawberries, cashews, oats, and agave. All ingredients are processed together and shaped into small spheres for a quick, healthy dessert or snack.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor or High-Powered Blender Essential for grinding cashews and combining ingredients
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Mixing Bowl (optional) If combining after processing some ingredients
- 1 Cookie Scoop or Spoon For portioning and shaping bites
- 1 Storage Container For chilling
Ingredients
Main
- 3/4 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup gluten free quick oats
- 4 tbsp raw blue agave
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor and process until they become a fine powder.
- Add raw unsalted cashews and gluten-free quick oats to the food processor.
- Process the dry ingredients until the cashews are finely ground and the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
- Add raw blue agave and vanilla extract to the food processor.
- Process the mixture again until it comes together into a sticky dough consistency.
- Scoop or roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls (approx. 1-inch diameter).
- Place the formed bites into an airtight container.
- Chill the bites in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
Ensure the cashews are ground very fine to achieve a smooth texture. The freeze-dried strawberries will add intense flavor; process them separately first if your machine struggles with them, or add them with the cashews. Adjust agave slightly for desired sweetness and binding consistency. Chill thoroughly before serving to help the bites hold their shape.