Ways with blueberry

Blueberry and mint mocktail

Serves 1

Prepare a simple syrup by pouring the juice of 1 lime into a saucepan along with 100g caster sugar and 100g blueberries. Simmer over a low heat until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve to remove any bits, pressing the berries through. Allow to cool. To serve, place some ice cubes in a tall glass. Fill the glass with two parts simple syrup to three parts sparkling lemon and lime. Garnish with fresh lime slices and mint leaves.

Blueberry and lavender detox tea

Serves 1

Mash 150g blueberries. Stir in 50ml hot water and press through a sieve until all of the juice is extracted and concentrated. Dissolve the concentrated juice in hot water. Stir well, add a sprig of lavender and a lime wedge and enjoy!

Blueberry muffin breakfast smoothie

Serves 1

In a blender, place 1 banana, 100g fresh or frozen blueberries, 200ml milk, 100g Greek yoghurt, 100g raw porridge oats and some ice. Whizz to combine. Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh blueberries and a lemon wedge.

Blueberry and ginger lemonade

Serves 1

Pour the juice of 3 lemons into a saucepan along with 100g caster sugar, a grated thumb-sized piece of ginger and 50g blueberries. Simmer over a low heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat. Pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove any bits, pressing the berries through. Allow to cool. To serve, combine one part syrup to three parts sparkling water over ice. Serve in a mason jar with lemon slices and fresh blueberries for the most refreshing summer beverage.

Blueberry milkshake

Serves 1

In a blender, combine 100g fresh or frozen blueberries, 200ml whole milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp honey, 50g ground almonds and 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream. Whizz until creamy and smooth. Pour into a tall milkshake glass and enjoy with a straw for the perfect summer treat.

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