Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Celebrates Louisiana's Bounty

FUELED Wellness + Nutrition shares a low-carb, gluten-free take on the classic dessert using peak-season berries.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:52pm

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray image of a strawberry, showing the fruit's internal structure as glowing lines against a dark background.An X-ray view of a fresh strawberry reveals the intricate internal structure that gives the fruit its unique flavor and nutritional profile.New Orleans Today

As strawberry season reaches its height in Louisiana, FUELED Wellness + Nutrition has partnered with chef Ben McLauchlin to share a simple yet delicious strawberry shortcake recipe that is low in carbs and naturally gluten-free. The recipe highlights the natural sweetness and nutritional benefits of fresh, local strawberries while using almond and coconut flour for the shortcake base.

Why it matters

Strawberries are one of the lower-carb fruit options, providing fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. This recipe offers a healthier twist on a classic dessert, allowing Louisiana residents to enjoy the bounty of the season while sticking to their dietary needs.

The details

The strawberry shortcake recipe uses peak-season strawberries tossed with a sugar substitute to create a sweet, syrupy topping. The shortcake base is made with almond and coconut flours, baking powder, salt, a sugar substitute, and cold butter. The dough is shaped into rounds, brushed with egg wash, and baked until golden brown. To assemble, the shortcakes are sliced in half and layered with the macerated strawberries and an optional low-carb whipped cream.

  • Strawberry season is currently in full swing in Louisiana.
  • The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival was held just last weekend.

The players

Ben McLauchlin

A chef who partnered with FUELED Wellness + Nutrition to develop the strawberry shortcake recipe.

Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

A registered dietitian and nutrition journalist in New Orleans, as well as the founder of the Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative.

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What they’re saying

“Strawberry season is in full swing here in Louisiana – we're still reveling in the deliciousness of last weekend's Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival – and we are right in the peak of the season, when flavor is at its best.”

— Molly Kimball, Registered Dietitian

The takeaway

This recipe allows Louisiana residents to enjoy the peak of strawberry season with a healthier twist on a classic dessert, highlighting the natural sweetness and nutritional benefits of fresh, local berries.