Right now, the hedgerows are abundant with blackberries. Synonymous with the countryside and many kitchen gardens, it's almost inevitable you'll be picking a lot of them during the summertime. My neighbour gave me so many, I decided instead of the usual blackberry jam and freezing the rest I would try to use them in different recipes to usual. After a quick google, I realised how much more they can be used than I had thought so here are a few easy and quick vegan recipes based on what I found but with my own twist. They are packed with vitamin C, K, fibre, manganese and can support your brain health - along with so much more!
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Blackberry and Brandy Smoothie (yes you read that right)!
Makes two smoothies
Ingredients:
Two shots of brandy
12 blackberries
2 teaspoons of blackberry jam (you can skip this if you'd prefer)
Handful of blueberries (again you can skip this)
125ml of plant based milk
2 large scoops of dairy free vanilla ice cream
Add it all to a blender & blast until smooth! It's delicious.
Blackberry Cobbler
One of the most simple desserts to make!
Ingredients:
250g of plain flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
Pinch of salt
125g sugar
200ml plant based milk
125g melted coconut oil
As many blackberries as you like!
1 tablespoon of flaxseed
Pre heat your oven to 220 degrees
Wash your blackberries and combine with the flaxseed in a bowl
In a separate bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder
Add in the coconut oil and milk
Pour the combined mixture into a baking dish and add in the blackberries
Press the blackberries down gently with the back of a spoon
Bake until the mixture is golden brown (about 45 mins)
Best served with a scoop of dairy free ice cream
Blackberry Overnight Oats
An easy and nutritious breakfast to make the night before.
Ingredients:
A tumbler or any kind of drinking glass
Rolled oats
Plant based milk
Chia seeds
Dash of maple syrup
Handful of blackberries
Sprinkle of syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
Fill the glass with the oats about 1/3 or 1/2 way
Cover with milk, the oats will soak it up so make sure there is enough
Mix in some chia seeds
Pour some maple syrup in
Top with blackberries
Add a pinch of cinnamon
Top with seeds of your choice if required.
Leave in the fridge overnight ready for a healthy breakfast the next morning.
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