Not only are they beautiful to look at, delicious to eat, and reminiscent of sunny summer days, berries are also some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Isn’t that great?
Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries, these little gems are packed with flavour and nutrition. They’re high in antioxidants, which can help improve blood sugar and insulin response and reduce inflammation, and they’re also high in fibre, which is great for your skin.
Here are some super fun and creative OGP recipes that transform summer’s berry bounty into delicious vegan desserts, breakfasts and snacks.
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1. Mixed Berry Buckle
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Robin’s Mixed Berry Buckle is fun to make, super easy, and can use whatever fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand. Fun fact: the word buckle comes from the way the cake bends around the fruit while it bakes.
2. Mixed Berry and Tahini Chia Pudding
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This Mixed Berry and Tahini Chia Pudding by Tara Weir not only tastes amazing, it’s also packed with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats and protein. Tahini is packed with vitamins and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. It’s also easy to digest, a great source of protein and healthy fats, and is packed with anti-cancer, heart-healthy plant lignans and methionine, which helps detoxify the liver.
3. Berry crumble
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It’s berry season – time for crumbles, tarts and pies. Julie Zimmer’s Berry Crumble is 100% vegan, gluten-free and has the perfect balance of sweet and tart, soft and crisp. It’s worth making for three reasons: it’s healthy, delicious and easier than a fancy pie. This recipe calls for a mixture of blueberries and raspberries in the filling, but you can use any fresh or frozen berries or stone fruits that are in season, including peaches, cherries or plums.
4. ‘Murica Overnight Oatmeal Parfait
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This Murica Overnight Oatmeal Parfait by Lauren Smith is a little indulgent, but absolutely delicious. Who doesn’t love the combination of sweet, creamy oatmeal and fresh berries? It’s the perfect summer breakfast!
5. Mixed berry jam cupcakes
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Berries are the best addition to vegan cupcakes. They create the perfect balance of sweet and tart. You can make your own jam or buy it at the market. Whatever you do, get creative. Try a strawberry, blueberry or raspberry filling. The combination of soft vanilla cake and berry jam is to die for. A taste of summer. Holly Jade’s Mixed Berry Jam Cupcakes are so easy you don’t even need a stand mixer.
6. Mixed Berry Muffin
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Blueberry muffins are the best. They’re sweet, fluffy, and indulgent, with a sharp, tart taste from blueberries blended into a soft, buttery cake-like texture. These Mixed Berry Muffins by Christina Humphreys combine bright, sweet berries with delicious flavors and textures.
7. Rice pudding with mixed berry sauce
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If you like desserts that are sweet but not too sweet, decadent, indulgent, flavorful, and best of all, easy to make, then this Low FODMAP Rice Pudding with Mixed Berry Sauce by Stefani Weiss checks all the boxes. It’s one of the easiest desserts to make, and you can always add different ingredients and toppings to get different flavors and results.
8. Mixed Berry Crumble Tart
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The shortbread crust is perfectly sweet and buttery without the butter. The crust is filled with a slightly tart yet sweet mixed berry compote and topped with a crunchy caramelized oatmeal crumble. Are you salivating yet? With a buttery soft crust, a perfectly sweet mixed berry compote and crunchy oatmeal crumble, Taavi Moore’s Mixed Berry Crumble Tart is the perfect spring and summer dessert.
9. Mixed Berry Pomegranate Popsicles
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These Mixed Berry Pomegranate Popsicles by Sabrina Estafo are candy-sweet and slightly tart. They’re the ultimate summer treat, and they take just 5 minutes to make, so you won’t have to worry about making them all the time. These popsicles are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free. Made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, 100% pure pomegranate juice, lemon juice, maple syrup (optional), and vanilla extract.
10. Mixed Berry Streusel Muffins
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If you love berries and muffins, these Mixed Berry Streusel Muffins from Fabio Gallo are perfect for you. They’re moist and fluffy, and the flavor combination is perfect. The tartness of the blueberries and raspberries pairs so well with the sweet cinnamon streusel topping.
11. Mixed Berry Cashew Cake
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This Mixed Berry Cashew Cake by Victoria Rand and Christopher Bill is incredibly creamy and the perfect dessert to enjoy when it’s too hot outside for comfort. The cake’s crust is a mixture of nuts and dates that add a crisp and sweet flavor to the dish. You can use whatever frozen berries you have on hand or just your favorite varieties. The choice is yours and the cake possibilities are endless.
12. 10-Minute Mixed Berry Compote
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This 10-Minute Mixed Berry Compote by Laura Nockett is a quick and easy summer topping for your favorite sweet treats. Use fresh berries to create a flavorful sauce. To make the compote, simmer berries with maple syrup and a little lemon juice, then thicken with a little cornstarch. In just 10 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and versatile berry sauce.
13. Mixed Berry Crumble Bars
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These delicious Mixed Berry Crumble Bars by Daniel Clark will take your brunch to the next level. Sweet, crunchy, vegan and gluten free, they’re made with just seven ingredients and are the perfect treat.
14. Raspberry and Blackberry Tart
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This delicious raspberry and blackberry tart by Niki Webster starts with a gorgeous nutty chocolate base and is topped with a super creamy and super colorful fruit filling – fantastic!
15. Berry smoothie bowl
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You’ve probably seen pretty smoothie bowls all the rage lately – they’re all over Instagram – but not only are they stunningly beautiful, they’re also good for you. Laine Rudolfa’s Berry Smoothie Bowl is a mix of banana, a variety of berries, and Brazil nuts.
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