Freshly Picked Blackberry Scones

The bird and I just found the mother-load of blackberry bushes on the outskirts of a nearby golf course. Blackberries can be pretty spendy in the store. Plus these were fresh and local, so we definitely scored.

Once we got home, I immediately looked for some recipes to try out. I was looking for something fairly easy and healthy.

I came across this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Scones and made the fruit substitute.

They are so good! We've been having one for dessert every night!

The only changes I made were adding sea salt and brushing with butter right before baking. This made for a salty and crispy exterior.

I was worried the blackberries would make it too liquidy... so I added less than what the recipe called for blueberries, and it was perfect!

Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies have been my go-to since it started warming up a bit. They are filling and I love how refreshing they are in the summer (which is a relative term in Dublin).

Here are two of my favorites:

 This one is perfect for breakfast. It's filling and nutritious with the added spinach and flax seed.

I like this one for a afternoon or after dinner snack since it's a bit sweeter. I love almond butter, but you can definitely substitute peanut butter.

Tell me your favorites so I can start mixing it up over here!

Summer Recipes

One of my favorite things about summer are all the good food coming into season.

I am looking forward to going home next week for a visit and getting a taste of some of my favorites.

1 // Grilled corn, lime and cotija cheese make the perfect summer bbq dish.

2 // I love making my own granola. It's even better when I can top my morning granola with fresh summer berries.

3 // I have never had a watermelon salad this fancy, but I do love the watermelon, avocado and heirloom tomato combo.

4 // This recipe would be great with spinach or kale. Love the grilled ribbon veggies on top.

5 // My ultimate summer go-to is a green smoothie. My favorite combo is spinach, frozen bananas, mango and almond milk.

Here is my round up of recipe favorites from last summer.

Healthy & Easy Summer Recipes

I have been pinning some delicious looking summer treats lately.

I have picked only the tastiest, but healthiest and easiest to share with you today! These are the best kind, right?

 Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad // Frozen Banana Peanut (or Almond) Butter Ice Cream

Cinnamon, Banana and Peanut or Almond Butter Stuffed Apples

Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries // Quinoa Stuffed Avocado Salad

How delicious do these look?!

Feel free to contact me for my address to send me some of your homemade treats! :)