Blueberries or?

[indio02]

I've noticed that the larger tubs of blueberries seem to be permanently out of stock but the smaller much more expensive ones are still available.
Have been having blueberries for breakfast (with strained yoghurt) since diagnosis so was wondering what other in season fruit(s) I could replace blueberries with.
Thanks

 

[Leadinglights]

I've noticed that the larger tubs of blueberries seem to be permanently out of stock but the smaller much more expensive ones are still available.
Have been having blueberries for breakfast (with strained yoghurt) since diagnosis so was wondering what other in season fruit(s) I could replace blueberries with.
Thanks

Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries all actually lower carb then blueberries. Some people buy frozen mixed berries.
I am lucky as we grow quite a few different berries and freeze them.

 

[Josh DUK]

I've noticed that the larger tubs of blueberries seem to be permanently out of stock but the smaller much more expensive ones are still available.
Have been having blueberries for breakfast (with strained yoghurt) since diagnosis so was wondering what other in season fruit(s) I could replace blueberries with.
Thanks

Have you thought about checking the freezer section for frozen blueberries? I think they may be even cheaper.

 

[grovesy]

Personally I don't like frozen berries they just turn to mush in my opinion.

 

[rebrascora]

Yes, I use frozen berries and they do collapse unfortunately but it doesn't bother me because I add them to yoghurt. If they make it too runny, I just add some psyllium husk or chia seeds and stir it in to thicken it up.... takes a few minutes for the fibre to absorb some of the fluid. The extra fibre is really good for you and it works a treat.

 

[nonethewiser]

I've noticed that the larger tubs of blueberries seem to be permanently out of stock but the smaller much more expensive ones are still available.
Have been having blueberries for breakfast (with strained yoghurt) since diagnosis so was wondering what other in season fruit(s) I could replace blueberries with.
Thanks

Have a look in Aldi, they sell wonky blueberries at around 60p cheaper than standard ones for same weight.

Personally don't like frozen blueberries or any other frozen fruit for that matter.

 

[indio02]

Have a look in Aldi, they sell wonky blueberries at around 60p cheaper than standard ones for same weight.

Thanks, had a look round and all I could find are the small 150g punnets which work out at around £11/kg whereas the 400g punnets used to be around £7/kg.
Another case of shrinkflation?

 

[Leadinglights]

Thanks, had a look round and all I could find are the small 150g punnets which work out at around £11/kg whereas the 400g punnets used to be around £7/kg.
Another case of shrinkflation?

I find blueberries freeze quite well. I grow them and usually have enough to freeze and they are fine when thawed.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Another case of shrinkflation?

There’s a lot of that about at the moment

 

[nonethewiser]

Thanks, had a look round and all I could find are the small 150g punnets which work out at around £11/kg whereas the 400g punnets used to be around £7/kg.
Another case of shrinkflation?

Even Sainsburys don't stock larger punnets at moment as where they did in summer.

One mentioned earlier is Aldi's Everyday Essential wonky blueberries, just checked current price & it's £1.09 for 125g punnet. Nowt wrong with them & tasty enough.

 

[Martin.A]

Thanks, had a look round and all I could find are the small 150g punnets which work out at around £11/kg whereas the 400g punnets used to be around £7/kg.
Another case of shrinkflation?

Our Morrison's had 300g punnets this morning.

 

[Nayshiftin]

I find blueberries freeze quite well. I grow them and usually have enough to freeze and they are fine when thawed.

I too find this, I’ve not had any problems. Last week we were in Iceland as we were in Haverhill to B and Q and I looked for blueberries there . They were cheap. So i defrosted in sieve overnight and made muffins next day. They could have bedn fresh. No mush whatsoever. I do not have a huge garden but have picked enough rasps this season on a daily basis fir yoghurt as and when.
I think the blueberries freeze more. My bush this year just bought gave us probably four sittings but i will definitely be buying another.

 

[Bloden]

IMHO most frozen berries are mushy n tasteless. 😛 My mum freezes fresh blueberries herself when they’re in season and cheaper. To freeze them, she places them in rows on a tray - that way they don’t get all mushy or squashed together - then she puts them in a tub once they’re frozen solid. Thru the winter, she plonks a handful of frozen berries on her piping hot porridge - yum.