Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake (Paleo, Gluten-free)

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Last Updated on April 30, 2025

This Paleo Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake is the perfect dessert to celebrate summer. Top this with coconut whipped cream and enjoy!

strawberry rhubarb shortcake

Lately, I’ve been having dreams where I’m about to give birth or there is a stork dropping off a new bundle, and honestly it’s been freaking me the heck out.  

After having my son, I promptly got a tattoo that read “One and Done”.   Ok, I didn’t do that but I really am done with the whole human creation aspect of life and it wasn’t until I finished my book that I realized I just had a book baby.  

The feeling was similar to when I first saw my son (come on, nothing will ever compare to that moment),  and I did break down and cry when I realized what I had just done.  

Sadly, I also kind of look like I just had a baby from the stress and constant cooking that happened in my kitchen, but it was so worth it.

Six months + $1500 worth of ingredients + 600 dishwasher loads + stretchy pants + a whole lot creativity  &  love = My book Paleo Eats

paleo strawberry rhubarb shortcake

So on to today’s recipe – strawberry rhubarb shortcake.  For over a month this has been calling to me like a siren to a sailor at sea.  

 It’s super easy and perfect for Mother’s Day (which was yesterday, I know).  I made mine topped with whipped heavy whipping cream and shared with my husband and son.

paleo strawberry shortcake

What you’ll need for this Recipe:

STEWED STRAWBERRY RHUBARB

SHORTCAKE

How to Make This Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake Recipe:

Set a large pot over medium heat and add the strawberries, rhubarb, coconut sugar, vanilla and water.

Mix with a spoon and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 10 -15 minutes until most of the fruit has broken down.

Remove from the stove and set aside to cool.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until you have a soft cookie dough-like mixture.

Wet your hands and shape into 3″ wide biscuits and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Place in your oven to cook for 20 -23 minutes.

Let cool completely.

To assemble, slice the shortcakes in half. On the bottom half spoon 1/4 cup of stewed strawberry rhubarb and 1/4 up Whipped Coconut Cream. Top with top half of the shortcake.

If you like this Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake recipe, you’ll love:

Paleo Strawberry Cake

Paleo Orange Scones

Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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paleo strawberry rhubarb shortcake

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 448 kcal
Author: Kelly Bejelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
Fresh strawberries and rhubarb make this shortcake recipe a dream
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Ingredients

Stewed Strawberry Rhubarb

Shortcake

Instructions

  1. Set a large pot over medium heat and add the strawberries, rhubarb, coconut sugar, vanilla and water.
  2. Mix with a spoon and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 10 -15 minutes until most of the fruit has broken down.
  4. Remove from the stove and set aside to cool.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  6. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until you have a soft cookie dough-like mixture.
  7. Wet your hands and shape into 3″ wide biscuits and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Place in your oven to cook for 20 -23 minutes.
  9. Let cool completely.
  10. To assemble, slice the shortcakes in half. On the bottom half spoon 1/4 cup of stewed strawberry rhubarb and 1/4 up Whipped Coconut Cream. Top with top half of the shortcake.
  11. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 448 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 226mg10%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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10 comments

  1. I looove strawberry shortcake, but have never considered adding rhubarb to it…such a great idea! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your book baby:)

  2. Yummy yummy yummy! Did I mention YUMMY! I recently made both strawberry rhubarb pie and strawberry shortcake but never thought to add the rhubarb to the shortcake! BRILLIANT!

  3. I used to work in a bakery where we made strawberry rhubarb pies – I just never liked rhubarb. Now, strawberry pie – yum!!

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