Blueberry Almond Bruschetta Food

BLUEBERRY LEMON RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• For the blueberries: Macerate the blueberries by mixing them together with the sugar and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside while you make the ricotta mix and the bruschetta.
• For the lemon ricotta: Add the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Mix until the ricotta is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• For the crostini: Heat a griddle (or large cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Spread each side of the sliced bread with some butter. Toast the bread on both sides until crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Allow the bread to cool slightly.
• For serving: To assemble, smear a heaping tablespoon of the lemon-ricotta mixture onto a piece of toasted bread. Top with a tablespoon of the macerated blueberries and garnish with a basil leaf. Transfer the bruschetta to a platter and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Zest the lemon over the platter before serving.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Put the blueberries, almonds and honey into a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is mostly smooth, about 1 minute. Add the ice cubes and almond milk and blend until very smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water if needed to adjust consistency. Pour into a glass and garnish with a short skewer of blueberries.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND TOASTS

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons each almond butter and sugar, 1 tablespoon softened butter, 1 egg yolk and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on 2 pieces sandwich bread. Bake in a toaster oven at 400 degrees F until crusty on top, about 6 minutes. Top with blueberries or raspberries; dust with confectioners' sugar.

BLUEBERRY & ALMOND TART

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Beat together the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy, about 1 min. Stir in the almonds, egg and almond extract.
• Stir in half the blueberries and spoon into the pastry case. Smooth the top using the back of a metal spoon, then scatter over the remaining blueberries, pressing them in lightly. Bake for 45-50 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden, and the filling is golden and feels firm to the touch.
• Cool the tart for 10 mins in the tin, then lift onto a serving plate. Dust with a little icing sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.

BLUEBERRY ALMOND OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spread 1 tablespoon butter onto the bottom and sides of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• Cut each roll into 3 slices (you should have 10 cups, loosely measured). Place on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Sprinkle some of the blueberries into the dish and arrange roll slices in rows. Sprinkle with remaining blueberries, tucking some between the roll slices.
• Melt remaining butter and whisk together with Almond Breeze, sugar, extracts, and eggs. Pour over bread, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove French toast from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until firm when the dish is gently tapped. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Spread softened butter on the toast rounds. Top with blueberry preserves and fresh blueberries. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.

BLACKBERRY-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake French loaf as directed on can. Cool 5 minutes. Cut ends off loaf; cut loaf crosswise into 24 slices, about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray each slice with cooking spray until lightly coated; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Return to oven; bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly toasted. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat cream cheese, almond extract and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Spread cheese mixture evenly onto toasted bread slices. Top each with 3 or 4 blackberries; sprinkle with almonds. With small strainer, sprinkle 3 tablespoons powdered sugar over bruschetta. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. *Special Touch: Garnish the serving platter with additional blackberries and fresh mint leaves.
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BLUEBERRY ALMOND PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until melted, 20 to 30 seconds.
• Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
• Beat yogurt and eggs together in a bowl; add melted butter and almond extract and beat well. Fold flour mixture into yogurt mixture until batter is well combined. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until batter reaches a pourable consistency.
• Melt remaining butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet and place 6 to 10 blueberries onto the batter; cook until batter starts to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until bottom is lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter and blueberries.

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
• Place bread cubes in the prepared pan. Pour egg mixture over the bread. Scatter blueberries evenly over the top and sprinkle with almonds and brown sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove plastic wrap from the baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown , 40 to 50 minutes.

BLUEBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and extract until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the blueberries, coconut and almonds., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each into a 9x2-1/2-in. rectangle on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer loaves to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

BLUEBERRY ALMOND SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Place 2 tablespoons blueberries in a microwaveable bowl; heat in the microwave until very soft, about 20 seconds. Stir in the preserves and pomegranate juice; set aside.
• Cream together the butter and sugar in a small bowl using an electric hand mixer. Beat in the egg. Add the milk, almond extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the blueberry mixture, continuing to beat until combined.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the blueberry mixture, continually beating until you have a soft dough. Fold the almonds and 1 cup blueberries into the dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets.
• Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

BLUEBERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300.
• In a medium sized bowl combine oats, oat bran, ground flax, wheat germ, almonds and salt. Set aside.
• In a saucepan bring honey, brown sugar, vanilla, canola oil, and water just to a bubble over low heat.
• pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture, using a spatula to scrape out every last drop- and toss until the oats are evenly moistened.
• Spread the oats into 2 ungreased 9x13 casserole dishes, and bake at 300 for 20 min, stirring twice.
• Cool completely- add blueberries.
• Can be stored in a sealed container for up to two weeks. Granola will keep longer in the freezer.

ALMOND FLOUR BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• Whisk almond flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until combined. Fold in frozen blueberries and spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.