Healthy and Delicious Berry Recipes
We LifeBalance bloggers have been loving summer’s fresh cherries and berries, and we’re trying to make the most of the short windows in which we can enjoy them at their freshest and most flavorful! Not to mention most berries are packed with all kinds of nutritional goodness, and they are fairly low in sugar, making them a great choice for a sweet treat. So, in the spirit of berry season, we thought we’d find some tasty-looking recipes to share, as well as some tips for preserving these little treasures as long as possible.
Recipes
To satisfy your sweet tooth, try one of these healthy options:
- SinnyMs.: FroYo Bites
- Baker by Nature: Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread
- Oh My Veggies: Blackberry Almond Smoothie
- In It 4 the Long Run: Healthy Blackberry Crisp
- Elana’s Pantry: Low-Carb Strawberry Crisp
- $5 Dinners: Berry Yogurt Bark
- Yummy Healthy Easy: Cherry Sorbet
- Know Your Produce: Cherry Ice Pops
For a berry-infused meal, try these recipes:
- Two Peas & Their Pod: Blackberry, Watermelon, and Mint Salad
- Carlsbad Cravings: Berry Feta Salad
- Taste of Home: Berry Pretty Pork Roast
- Food Network: Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce
- Saveur: Blueberry Barbeque Chicken
- FoodieCrush: Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Chicken
- Bon Apetit: Grilled Salmon with Quick Blueberry Pan Sauce
- All Recipes: Blackberry Habanero BBQ Sauce
Pick Your Own
Fresh berries can be spendy (which is probably the only thing keeping our cravings in check). But if you’re interested in picking them yourself, you can potentially save a ton of money! Check out www.PickYourOwn.org to find a u-pick farm near you.
Preserving
It can be tricky to make these sweet little treats last more than a few days in the fridge, so here are a few tips for preserving them:
- We haven’t tried it ourselves, but we’ve heard and read that a quick dip in a mixture of water and vinegar can help kill bacteria and keep berries fresh longer.
- Freezing berries properly lets you enjoy them in smoothies and recipes months after harvest (if you can wait that long). Check out this Better Homes & Gardens article for tips.
- Canning is always an option! If you’re new to it, you can check out these tips from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
We hope these recipes and tips help you enjoy the summer berry harvest! Bon appetit!
