Whole30 Homemade Strawberry Filling
Brighten up your desserts with this Whole30 Homemade Strawberry Filling—a naturally sweet and tangy topping that's free of refined sugar and packed with fresh strawberry goodness! Made with just five simple ingredients—juicy fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, arrowroot powder, vanilla extract, and water—this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfectly thickened with arrowroot for a velvety texture, this filling is a versatile addition to Whole30-approved treats, pancakes, dairy-free yogurt, or even as a spread for grain-free toast. Plus, it’s stored effortlessly for up to a week, so you can enjoy this wholesome, fruity delight on demand. Whether you're meal-prepping or looking for a healthier dessert option, this strawberry filling is sure to impress your taste buds and align with your clean-eating goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut them into quarters and place them into a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the lemon juice to the saucepan with the strawberries.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries start to break down and release their juices.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Add the arrowroot slurry to the strawberry mixture, stirring constantly to avoid clumping. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the filling to cool before using. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
