Leaves will soon begin
to change color and cooler night temperatures are making us long for warm
kitchens and the scents of the season. Of course, pumpkin and cinnamon come to
mind, but don’t forget the recent harvest of the Aronia berries across the country.
This antioxidant superfood can punch up almost any sweet or savory recipe,
increasing the flavor and nutritional value of your meals. Try our 7 winning super berry recipes this fall.
1. Aronia Berry
Smoothies
Though autumn has
undeniably arrived, if you are not ready to let summer slip away yet, try this
Aronia berry smoothie recipe. Superberries frozen Aronia berries or Aronia
berry concentrate work perfectly in this recipe, providing bold color and
flavor along with so many vitamins and nutrients to keep your body working
smoothly. https://smoothiefairytales.com/aronia-berry-smoothie/
2. Aronia Berry Syrup
As the weather cools,
many of us are craving warm, fluffy pancakes or crisp, steaming waffles for
breakfast. You can incorporate Aronia berries into your favorite recipe just as
you would blueberries. For a simple Aronia berry syrup to pep up any pancake or
waffle recipe, just combine berries, sugar, and water and simmer. See the
details here: https://eatsmarter.com/recipes/chokeberry-syrup-aronia-syrup
For a beautiful dessert
pancake featuring healthful and delicious Aronia berries, check out this
recipe: https://www.superberries.com/aronia-dutch-pancakes
(Photo Credit: Wellplated.com)
3. Aroniaberry Oatmeal Bars
If you are pressed
for time in the morning and need to prep breakfast ahead of time for yourself
and your family, check out this oatmeal bar recipe. Substitute equal amounts
Aronia berries for the blueberries. Your family will love it and you can rest
easy knowing you are providing a nutritious breakfast that will fuel them for
the day. https://www.wellplated.com/blueberry-oatmeal-bars/
4. Aronia Berry Morning Glory Muffin
For another
bake-ahead recipe your family will love, take a look at this morning glory
muffin recipe. The combination of antioxidants in the Aronia berries and
carrots with the omega-3 acids in the hemp seeds make these a health food that
looks and tastes like a dessert.
https://aroniaguide.com/recipe/morning-glory-muffins/
5. Aronia Pumpkin Bread
Is it really fall if
we’re not eating at least a little bit of pumpkin every week? This decadent
pumpkin bread recipe will impress your friends at a fall brunch or pair well
with a cup of coffee or tea as a late afternoon treat. The Aronia berries
increase the flavor and nutrition quotient so you can feel especially good
about indulging. https://www.superberries.com/Aroniaberry-Pumpkin-Bread
(Photo Credits: Iowa Ingredient - Iowa Public Television)
6. Aroniaberry Salad
Along with squash and
gourds, Aronia berries are part of the bounty of later summer and fall. This
earthy acorn squash, brussels sprouts, and Aronia berry recipe mingles earthy
and sweet flavors to provide a balanced dinner salad or side.
https://www.iowapbs.org/iowaingredient/recipe/14500/aronia-berry-salad-squash-and-brussels-sprouts
7. Aronia Banana Bread
If you have, like we
do, bananas leftover in the freezer, try this Aronia berry banana bread
recipe. Almost everyone loves banana bread and it’s an easy after school snack
for hungry kids. Kick up the flavor with a teaspoon of cinnamon added to the
batter. Try our Aroniaberry Banana Bread.
No matter what tastes
you are craving this fall, the versatile Aronia berry makes an excellent
addition to almost every recipe. Have fun and experiment with the bold flavors
of this North American native berry. Superberries Frozen Aroniaberries come in a 2 lb. bag which goes a long way in making recipes. Also, consider using our Aroniaberry Concentrate in recipes.