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Safe ways to use blueberries fresh past its expiration date

Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberry Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie made with expired blueberries, ensuring food safety by blending the ingredients thoroughly.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired blueberries
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the blueberries under cold water and remove any moldy or spoiled ones.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey.
  3. 3. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4. Add a few ice cubes and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
  5. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Delicious oatmeal bars packed with expired blueberries. Baking the bars ensures food safety by properly cooking the ingredients.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
9

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups expired blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. 3. Add the melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. 4. Gently fold in the expired blueberries.
  5. 5. Press the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. 7. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
  8. 8. Serve and enjoy as a snack or breakfast option!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

A delightful and fluffy pancake recipe with fresh blueberries

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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