Strawberry Shortcake Jars

Strawberry Shortcake Jars

These macro-friendly Strawberry Shortcake Jars use a clever combo of Swerve Yellow Cake Mix and cornmeal for a slightly more rustic, shortbread-meets-cornbread vibe. They're layered with juicy strawberries and light whipped topping, creating a dessert that's nostalgic, refreshing, and surprisingly light.

🍓 Ingredients

• 1 box Swerve Yellow Cake Mix
• ¼ cup fine cornmeal
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup oil (or unsweetened applesauce)
• 1 cup water or almond milk
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1 tsp granular sweetener (to macerate berries)
• Whipped topping of choice:
  • 1½ cups light whipped topping (e.g., Truwhip, Cool Whip Light), or
  • 1 cup heavy cream + 1 tsp vanilla extract (homemade)
• Optional: lemon zest
• 8 small mason jars or containers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish (8x8 or 9x13).
2. Whisk cake mix and cornmeal in a bowl. Add eggs, oil/applesauce, and water. Mix until smooth.
3. Optional: stir in lemon zest or vanilla extract.
4. Pour into baking dish and bake for 22–28 minutes, until golden and toothpick comes out clean. Let cool fully.
5. Toss sliced strawberries with sweetener and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
6. If making homemade whipped cream: whip cold heavy cream with vanilla using a hand mixer until soft peaks form (3–4 min).
7. Cut cooled cake into cubes. Layer cake, strawberries, and whipped topping into jars.
8. Repeat layers as needed and finish with whipped topping and a strawberry slice.
9. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

📊 Macros (per jar, approx. 8 servings)

• Calories: ~180
• Protein: ~5g
• Carbs: ~18g
• Fat: ~9g

*Varies based on oil/applesauce and whipped topping used.

💡 Tips & Swaps

• Want more protein? Sub in Greek yogurt or protein whip instead of Cool Whip.
• Homemade whip tip: Use cold heavy cream and beat until fluffy with vanilla and sweetener of choice (like Swerve or monk fruit).
• Choosing a healthy store-bought whip: Look for real cream as the first ingredient, 2g or less added sugar per serving, and skip the ones with hydrogenated oils.
• Try a mix of strawberries and raspberries for more flavor.
• Make it dairy-free with almond milk + coconut whip.

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