Name: Strawberry Shortcake with Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups golden flaxseed; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup monk fruit; 1/2 cup applesauce; 3 Tbsp lemon juice (1 large lemon); 3 Tbsp poppy seeds; Lemon zest; 2 cups shredded zucchini; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp lemon extract; 1 Pint Strawberries; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 2 Tbsp water; ¼ cup Monk fruit / Stevia optional

Strawberry Shortcake with Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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SERVINGS 12

Ingredients

Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

2 cups golden flaxseed
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup monk fruit
1/2 cup applesauce
3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 large lemon
3 Tbsp poppy seeds
Lemon zest
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon extract

Strawberry Compote

1 Pint Strawberries
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp water
¼ cup Monk fruit / Stevia optional

Greek Yogurt

Instructions

Bread or Muffins

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan. I also line mine with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Monk fruit or Stevia, applesauce, lemon juice lemon zest, vanilla extract, lemon extract until well combined.
Whisk in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Fold in the Flaxseed and mix just until everything is well incorporated.
Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and poppy seeds.
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, and smooth it out a little bit so that it fills the pan evenly. Bake for about 55-60 minutes until risen, turning golden on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out without wet batter clinging to it.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing and allowing to cool fully on a baking rack.
Muffins: Grease a 12-count muffin pan or line with liners. Spoon the batter evenly into each liner, filling each all the way to the top. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Assemble Strawberry Shortcake

Spoon about three-quarters of the Strawberry Compote the bottom muffin Let some of the berries spill out onto the plate. Top with a generous dollop of Greek yogurt and add another muffin on top. Spoon more strawberries and yogurt over each shortcake and serve immediately.