Blueberry Yogurt
A creamy, naturally sweet yogurt made with blueberries, dates, and whole-grain rice for a thick, nourishing texture. Ideal for breakfast or a light supper.
Yield: about 700 ml | Prep: 15–20 min | Cook: optional, 15 min | Total: 15–30 min
Ingredients
- 1 dl (⅖ cup) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 110 g (3.9 oz) date paste or fresh pitted dates
- 1 dl (⅖ cup) brown rice + 3 dl (1¼ cups) water (to cook) or 3 dl (1¼ cups) cooked whole-grain rice
- 0.5 dl (3 tbsp) cashew nuts
- 0.5 dl (3 tbsp) coconut flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 dl (1⅔ cups) water (for blending)
Instructions
- If using uncooked rice, cook 1 dl rice with 3 dl water over low heat until all the water is absorbed. Let it cool slightly.
- If using cooked rice, measure 3 dl and skip this step.
- Cut the date paste into small pieces, if using.
- Add the rice, dates, blueberries, cashew nuts, coconut flakes, salt, and 4 dl water to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Yields about 700 ml of yogurt.
Tips & Variations
- Serve chilled, topped with nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit.
- Keeps well refrigerated for 2–3 days.