Quick and Easy Red, White, and Blue Desserts

With the 4th of July coming, I started to think about some quick and easy, kid-friendly desserts. We are doing the easiest thing of all, watermelon. But I recently thought of a GFCF version of Strawberry Shortcake that the Prince likes and I thought I'd also provide one of our favorite fruit salad recipes. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

GFCF Strawberry Shortcake

Van's waffles (or GFCF waffle of choice)
Strawberries, washed and sliced
Soy-a-too whipped topping (available at health food stores) or Tofutti "better than sour cream" sweetened with a little sugar. (But the Soy-a-too is more fun! If you can have soy.)
Sugar to taste
Optional: Blueberries and Enjoy Life Chocolate chips

Prepare Van's waffles as directed. Place one waffle on a plate. Spray the whipped topping on the waffle. Top with strawberries, and if desired, blueberries and/or chocolate chips. Top with more whipped topping and cover with another waffle. Easy!


Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad

Combine your favorite red and blue berries of choice: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. Toss with a little sugar to taste, or agave nectar, if you have some on hand. And you're done. For the kids, add a pouf of the Soy-a-too whipped topping. For more adult tastes, add a splash of Grand Marnier. Yum!