Trying to lose weight, but dessert keeps whispering in your ear?
You’re not alone.
Classics like old school strawberry shortcake clock in over 420+ calories and 45g of carbs per serving… and have you STARVING for more sugar shortly after your last bite.
So, you try to skip it entirely – and instead end up face first in the cookie jar by 8 p.m.
But what if I told you you can have your shortcake and eat it, too! – with way less sugar, way more protein, and none of the cravings afterward (or guilt!)?
Let me present your new sweet obsession:
CP’s Protein Strawberry Shortcake Cups
This dreamy dessert is also:
- Low Carb (only 5 net carbs)
- Light, Fluffy, & Creamy
- Packed with protein
- Super satisfying
And it’s a mere 211 calories per serving, with just 5g net carbs and a respectable 13g of protein to boot. So you can fit a couple of these in for a delicious treat on a low carb day, a high carb day, or anytime!
They’re solid to whip up in advance and freeze for later, too! Oh, and the kids love them as well 😏
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 211
- Protein: 13g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 13g
- Cost: $1.45 per serving (down from $3.00+ for traditional shortcake)
Why This Dessert Is a Winner for Your Health
Protein for Sustained Energy
Every serving is packed with 13 grams of protein to keep you going strong.
Protein fights the urge to snack and helps control blood sugar throughout the day, making you feel fuller so you don’t graze late at night.
(Leidy et al., 2015 – Am J Clin Nutr.)
Low in Sugar = Low Crash
This low sugar dessert ditches the sugar bomb in favor of sugar-free syrup and the natural sweetness of strawberries — no spike, no crash.
Supports Muscle Maintenance
That’s 13g of protein (Whey Protein + Greek yogurt) to help keep your lean muscle intact, even when you’re cutting calories.
Low Carb? Gluten Free? Check! ✅
Thanks to almond flour in the base and yogurt on top, you’re getting a gluten free, low carb rich but healthy strawberry shortcake recipe without the flour, oil, gluten and sugar calorie bomb.
Pro Tips to Customize Your Strawberry Shortcake Cups
Post-Workout Win:
Toss in an extra scoop of protein powder to amp up the macros.
Low Carb Swap:
Substitute coconut cream for Cool Whip to keep it even lower carb.
Meal Prep Friendly:
Prepare in advance and refrigerate — stays fresh up to 3 days.
Feeling Wild?
Top with a few sugar-free chocolate chips for a fun upgrade.
Ready to Make It?
Click here for the kitchen-friendly, interactive PDF of CP’s Protein Strawberry Shortcake Cups.
Perfect for saving, printing, or reading on your phone while baking!
Final Thought
You don’t have to forgo dessert to meet your goals.
You simply need savvier dessert swaps that actually support your body and your mission.
This is how we transform successfully — without constantly feeling deprived.
Because you should be able to savor every, single bite of your transformation.
Would You Like to Track This Dessert in Your Plan?
It’s already pre-installed in the KEPT App — your one-stop shop for nutrition, workouts, mindset, and habit tracking.
