15 Marvelous Mixed Berry Recipes to Enjoy This Summer – One Green Planet

Aside from the fact that they are beautiful, taste delicious, and make us think of sunny summer days, berries, of many a kind, are some of the healthiest foods you could eat. How great is that?

Whether it’s strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry, these little jewels are packed with flavor and nutrition. They are high in antioxidants, may help to improve blood sugar and insulin response, and can help to fight inflammation. As well, they are rich in fiber and can do wonders for your skin.

Here are some very fun and inventive OGP recipes that help you turn your summer berry bounty into delicious vegan desserts, breakfasts, and snacks.

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1. Mixed Berry Buckle

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This Mixed Berry Buckle by Robin is a fun one to make, super easy and you can use fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand. The term buckle comes from the cake buckling around the fruit as it cooks, for a bit of trivia.

2. Mixed Berry and Tahini Chia Pudding

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Not only does this Mixed Berry and Tahini Chia Pudding by Tara Weir taste amazing, but it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, and protein, too! Tahini is loaded with vitamins and minerals including calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and iron. It is also easy to digest; a great source of protein and healthy fat; and rich in anticancer, heart-healthy plant lignans as well as methionine, which supports liver detoxification.

3. Berry Crumble

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It’s berry season and that means it’s time to make crumbles, tarts, and pies. This Berry Crumble by  Julie Zimmer is 100% vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart, tender and crisp. It’s worth making for three reasons: it’s healthy; it’s delicious and it’s easier to make than an elegant pie. In this recipe, the filling has a mix of blueberries and raspberries, but you can use any type of seasonal fresh or frozen berries or stone fruit such as peaches, cherries, or plums.

4. ‘Murica Overnight Oatmeal Parfait

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This ‘Murica Overnight Oatmeal Parfait by Lauren Smith is a little bit extra but definitely tastes good. Who doesn’t love sweet and creamy oats with fresh berries? This is a perfect summer breakfast!

5. Mixed Berry Jam Filled Cupcakes

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When it comes to vegan cupcakes, adding berries is always a good idea because it creates the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. You can either make your own jam or just buy it at the market! Whatever you decide to do, get creative! Try strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry-filled! The combination of soft vanilla cake and berry jam is divine. Tastes just like summer! These Mixed Berry Jam Filled Cupcakes by Holly Jade are so simple that you don’t even have to use a stand mixer!

6. Mixed Berry Muffins

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Blueberry muffins are wonderful. They are sweet, fluffy, and decadent with pungent bursts of tart berry flavor from blueberries folded into a soft, buttery cake-like texture. These Mixed Berry Muffins by Kristina Humphreys incorporate vibrant and sweet berries along 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, indulgent, luxurious, flavorful, and most importantly easy to make, 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. You can add different ingredients or toppings and always get different flavors and results.

8. Mixed Berry Crumble Tarts

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The shortbread crust is perfectly sweet and oh-so buttery without the actual butter. The crust is filled with a slightly tangy but sweet mixed berry compote and topped with a crunchy, caramelly oat crumble. Are you drooling yet? With a buttery and soft crust, perfectly sweet mixed berry compote, and crunchy oat crumble, these Mixed Berry Crumble Tarts by Taavi Moore are the ultimate spring/summer dessert.

9. Mixed Berry Pomegranate Popsicles

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These Mixed Berry Pomegranate Popsicles by Sabrina Estafo are sweet and have a hint of sourness, like candy! The ultimate summer treat! With only 5 minutes to whip up, you won’t mind making them on the regular! These popsicles are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free! They combine fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, 100% pure pomegranate juice, lemon juice, some maple syrup (optional), and vanilla extract – that’s it.

10. Mixed Berry Streusel Muffins

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If you like berries and muffins, these Mixed Berry Streusel Muffins by Fabio Gallo are the treat for you. They’re moist, fluffy, and the perfect combination of flavors! The tartness of the blueberries and raspberries compliments the sweet cinnamon streusel topping so well.

11. Mixed Berry Cashew Cake

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This Mixed Berry Cashew Cake by Victoria Rand and Christopher Bill is unbelievably creamy and the perfect dessert to enjoy when it is far too hot for comfort outside. The cake crust is a mixture of nuts and dates with provide the crunch and sweetness to the dish. Use whatever frozen berries you have on hand or only use your favorite type! The choice is yours and the possibilities are endless with the cake.

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 some of your favorite treats! Use fresh berries to cook up this sauce that is bursting with flavor! To make the compote you will cook down the berries with maple syrup and a little lemon juice and then thicken it with a little bit of cornstarch. In only 10 minutes you will have a delicious and versatile berry sauce!

13. Mixed Berry Crumble Bars

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These delicious Mixed Berry Crumble Bars by Danielle Clark will take your brunch game to the next level. They’re sweet, crumbly, vegan, & gluten-free! They take seven ingredients and are the perfect treat.

14. Raspberry and Blackberry Tarts

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These delicious Raspberry and Blackberry Tarts by Niki Webster start with a gorgeous, nutty chocolatey base and then they’re filled with a super creamy, super-colorful fruit filling – amazing!

15. Berry Smoothie Bowl

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You’ve probably seen the latest fuss with pretty smoothie bowls – they’re all over Instagram! However, they don’t only look incredibly stunning; they’re also wholesome! This Berry Smoothie Bowl by Laine Rudolfa is a mix of bananas and different berries, as well as Brazil nuts!

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