Amazing BlackBerry Squares

annaz
Jul 31
2 min read

Updated: Aug 4

The Blackberry Square

Blackberries have to be one of my favorite summer treats—so juicy, so flavorful, and honestly the perfect little snack whenever I’m outside working in the garden. Here are a few reasons I love them:

They’re sweet and satisfying—and when you’ve got good berries like mine, they taste like dessert! They’re great for busy days—toss them on yogurt, blend them into a smoothie, or just grab a handful straight off the bush. And they’re fun to grow—especially when your plants are happy and producing big, beautiful fruit!

I grow mine right at home with my thornless blackberry bushes, and they’re going CRAZY right now. The best part? They’re huge—and so sweet that I can’t believe how much flavor is packed into each berry. Growing thornless varieties has been a game changer for easy harvest and more time enjoying the fruit.

If you’ve ever thought about growing blackberries, I promise—thornless bushes are a great place to start. 🍇💜

If you love blackberries, this Blackberry Square recipe will have you going back for seconds—and then thirds. From start to fork, it takes about an hour, and it’s packed with healthful, feel-good ingredients: almond flour, dates, mulberries, lime zest, and a bright hint of cardamom. These squares are sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free—so you can enjoy every luscious bite with zero compromise!

Whether you grow or buy them, this recipe is sure to be a keeper! It is easy to make and freeze and even quicker to be devoured!!

If you make this please share how you enjoyed it!! ♥️

The BlackBerry Square

Preheat: 350C

Serving: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

Crust and Crumble Topping

2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 full tbsp of coconut butter (or coconut oil)
1/8 cup apple sauce
8-10 pitted dates
1/4 cup mulberries
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 tsp psyllium husk, optional
Filling:
- 4 cup blackberries (rinsed)
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- pinch of salt
- 1/8 cup of maple syrup, optional
- 1-2 tsp of grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp of cardamom

Preparation instructions

Make the crust

Step 1: In a food processor, add dates,mulberries, and rolled oats. Pulse untilblended.
Step 2: Add almond flour, psyllium, and salt.Pulse.
Step 3: Add coconut oil or butter, apple sauce, 1 tsp of lime zest and vanilla extract. Pulse until crumbly.
Step 4: Press 2/3 of the mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan.
Save the remaining crumble for the topping.

Make the filling

Step 1: In a food processor, add blackberries, lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
- Pulse only 3-4x so the berries stay relatively chunky.
Step 2: Add arrowroot and pulse 1–2x.
Step 3: Pour the berries onto the crust and-spread evenly.
Step 4: Sprinkle the remaining crumble on top.

Bake + finish

Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown and the berries burst.
Cool completely before cutting.
Serve with fresh blackberries or coconut whip
For a quicker dessert option: slice ahead then freeze.