Recipes for Frozen Blackberries

Safe ways to use frozen blackberries past its expiration date

Blackberry Oatmeal Bars

Blackberry Oatmeal Bars

Delicious oatmeal bars made with expired frozen blackberries, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups expired frozen blackberries
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until combined.
  4. Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Spread the expired frozen blackberries evenly over the oat mixture.
  6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the blackberries, pressing lightly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
  9. Serve and enjoy as a snack or breakfast on the go!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry Cobbler

A warm and comforting dessert made with slightly expired frozen blackberries to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups slightly expired frozen blackberries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk and melted butter to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
  5. Scatter the frozen blackberries evenly over the batter.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar over the blackberries.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blackberries are bubbling.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blackberry Smoothie

Blackberry Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie made with expired frozen blackberries to reduce food waste.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the expired frozen blackberries, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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