Recipes for Fresh Blackberries

Safe ways to use fresh blackberries past its expiration date

Blackberry Smoothie

Blackberry Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie made with expired blackberries, ensuring food safety by blending and thoroughly mixing all ingredients.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired blackberries
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. 1. Wash the blackberries under cold running water.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the blackberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey.
  3. 3. Blend on high speed until smooth and well combined.
  4. 4. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blackberry Salad

Blackberry Salad

A refreshing salad made with slightly past expiration fresh blackberries, ensuring food safety by combining with other fresh ingredients.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, fresh blackberries, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blackberry Oatmeal Bars

Blackberry Oatmeal Bars

Delicious oatmeal bars made with expired blackberries, providing a safe way to use leftover fruit in a baked recipe.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired blackberries
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until crumbly.
  3. 3. Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form a crust.
  4. 4. Spread the expired blackberries evenly over the oat crust.
  5. 5. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the blackberries as a crumble topping.
  6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the blackberries are bubbling.
  7. 7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into bars.
  8. 8. Serve and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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