Best Berry Recipes

Every berry season, I go all in on fresh berries because it’s impossible not too, right? It’s the time to devour fresh berries by the pint or mix them into salads, muffins, scones and more.

But don’t forget frozen berries. They are great for more than just smoothies. Sometimes I prefer them in baked treats like cakes, and it’s not just because they are so incredibly convenient!

Cake

Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

Fresh or frozen berries work in this raspberry buttermilk cake. If you like an even balance of cake and fruit, then go frozen because they spread more. Fresh berries hold their shape and result in more cake bites.

Blackberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

This blackberry lemon yogurt cake proves that berries make basic vanilla cake pretty special. Baked in a round cake pan, it’s an easy dessert. Also, Greek yogurt gives it a wonderful, slight tang.

Strawberry Pistachio Galette

There are ground nuts and flour in the dough of this strawberry pistachio galette with frangipane filing and sliced berries. Think of it like a dessert pizza with fruit.

Salads

Blackberry Salad with Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

The dressing is the best part of this blackberry salad with basil pesto vinaigrette because the herby flavor pairs perfectly with the berries, walnuts and feta.

Strawberry Cucumber Pasta Salad

With a crisp mix of fruit and veggies, this easy strawberry cucumber pasta salad is tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, almonds, arugula and blue cheese. It’s fresh with some crunch.

Blueberry Corn Salad

With fruit and veggies, this blueberry corn salad is a sweet and savory mix of basil, quinoa, red onions, ricotta salata, basil, lime vinaigrette and baby greens.

Mixed Berry Kale Salad

With blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, I toss this mixed berry kale salad in balsamic vinaigrette along with sunflower seeds, goat cheese and scallions. Kale is a hearty choice for lettuce with these berries.

Muffins & Scones

Strawberry Almond Scones

There is berry flavor in every crumb of these lovely strawberry almond scones. And that even includes those nibbles without actual sliced strawberries in them.

Vegan Blueberry Chia Muffins

With an incredibly light and fluffy crumb, you can make these vegan blueberry chia muffins with fresh or frozen berries. They have a touch of lemon zest, too.

Blackberry Lime Donuts

These baked blackberry lime donuts have citrus zest in the vanilla batter while pureed blackberries give the glaze sweet & tart flavor and a hot pink hue.

Ice Cream

Vegan Blueberry Crumble Ice Cream

A simple blueberry compote and cinnamon toasted oat crumble are what makes this vegan blueberry crumble ice cream such a good option for a healthier frozen treat.