banana bread with blueberries

Blueberries are nature’s little powerhouses, rich in antioxidants. Low in calories but high in vitamin C, these contain the naturally blue phytochemical anthocyanin. They help to lower blood pressure, and reduce age-related memory loss. Try this blueberry banana bread (Ela Vegan).

Blueberries are choking hazards for babies and swallowing difficulties. Check medication (avoid blueberries for kidney disorders, after recent surgery and some medical conditions). Keep blueberries away from pets, due to pips/seeds. Read more on food safety for people & pets 

Blueberries are in season from late June to early September. Only wash blueberries just before you eat them, as the silvery ‘bloom’ is what protects them. Store in the fridge for a few days. he fruits. Until them, store in the fridge where they will keep for a few days.

If you prefer frozen, Pack’d organic blueberries are certified by Soil Association and you can recycle the packaging with paper. Just defrost for snacks or recipes.

A Homemade Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

blueberry smoothie

This blueberry smoothie (Love & Lemons) whizzes up in seconds, using frozen blueberries and raspberries along with frozen banana and cauliflower (to thicken), with plant milk, nut butter, maple syrup and optional ginger.

Blueberry Yoghurt Smoothie with Mint

blueberry yoghurt smoothie

This blueberry yoghurt smoothie (Waitrose) is super-simple to make, and far more interesting than the store-bought same-old, same-old boring flavour combinations. Way cheaper, and no plastic packaging either.

This is so simple to make, it’s not even a recipe. Just whizz up some fresh or frozen blueberries with fresh mint leaves, dairy-free yoghurt, a few ice cubes and some medjool dates (to sweeten). Once blended, pour into 2 tall glasses, and top with some more berries, if wished.

Smoothies are better really than juice, because they retain the natural fibre from fruit. If you don’t like eating fresh fruit, find a few smoothie recipes you like, and get a good blender (Russell Hobbs do a good one with a glass jug that’s around £50 and easy to clean). So it should last you years. And by saving money on ready-made smoothies, it pays for itself.

Know that it’s UK law that if you buy an electrical appliance from anywhere (a kitchen shop, supermarket, Argos), they have to take back your old one for recycling. So if you’re in the market for a new blender, be sure to dig out some dusty old appliance that’s never used from the back of your cupboard (a rusty waffle iron?) Saves you having to drive to the tip to recycle it!

A Simple Vegan Blueberry Cake Recipe

blueberry lemon cake

Blueberry lemon cake (Rainbow Nourishments) only needs a few ingredients, and no egg-replacers are needed. Raid your pantry for everyday items to create and bake this simple cake. It’s designed not to be too sweet, requires no frosting and is even created to ensure that the blueberries don’t sink to the bottom. Also try Anthea’s recipe for blueberry muffins.

Homemade (vegan) Blueberry Pie Recipe

vegan blueberry cream pie

Vegan Blueberry Cream Pie (Ela Vegan) is a rich and creamy dessert made with a nut-based oat crust and filled with tofu-creamy filling, and topped with blueberry compote. Look in stores for Tofoo (made in Yorkshire!)

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