Delicious blackberry recipes transform this mini morsel into mouth-watering cobblers, jams, pies, parfaits and more. Grab a fork.
40 Blackberry Recipes Bursting with Juicy Flavor
Updated on Jun. 24, 2024
Blackberry Crisp
I adapted this comforting dessert from a recipe my mother-in-law gave to me. Hers fed a family with nine growing kids who were never full, so there was never any left. There aren’t any leftovers when I make my downsized version, either! —Marliss Lee, Independence, Missouri
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Blackberry Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust. —Fran Stanfield, Wilmington , Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 415 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree, and the sweet and salty pretzel crust make this a sensational mini dessert. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 553 calories, 38g fat (23g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Berry-Beet Salad
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a delightfully different salad that balances the earthy flavor of beets with the natural sweetness of berries. If you prefer, substitute crumbled feta for the goat cheese. —Amy Lyons, Mounds View, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 183 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Humble Bumble Crumble Bars
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This berry bar is lightly sweet and so easy. —Nancy Phillips, Portland, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 228 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Berry Whirligig
Total Time
47 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Blackberries are an Oregon treasure. We love to go out and pick our own. Whatever we don’t eat fresh, we freeze to enjoy whenever we start dreaming of this irresistible treat. —Pearl Stanford, Medford, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 248 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Blackberry-Sauced Pork Chops
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loved these chops from the first time I fixed them. They're as tasty in a skillet as they are grilled, so you can eat them all year long. The sauce is also fantastic with chicken. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons sauce and 1/4 cup berries: 311 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Blueberry-Blackberry Rustic Tart
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad would always stop our car on the side of the road in Maine and say, "I smell blueberries." He had a pail ready. Then Mom would bake the wild berries in a cornmeal crust to make this homey tart. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice (calculated without whipped cream): 464 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
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Blackberry Apple Jelly
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 9 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
August is the busiest month of the year on our small farm—that's when we're harvesting sweet corn, pumpkins and pickling cucumbers for our stand. But I always make time to put up this jelly. The apples come from our old-fashioned orchard, while the blackberries grow wild along our creek...and the jelly's usually gone by January! —Liz Endacott, Matsqui, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 104 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Blackberry Frozen Yogurt
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 248 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry Salsa
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a spicy blueberry salsa. He was amazed at how tasty it was, so I came up with my own rendition without seeing or tasting what he had. It took several tries, but this is the delicious result. —Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 2/3 cup salsa and 3 tablespoons sauce: 239 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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Cookies ‘n’ Cream Berry Desserts
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet berry dessert makes an especially pretty final course in the spring. With berries, a creamy topping and a sprinkle of meringue cookies, it always earns praise. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 170 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
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Blackberry Beer Cocktail
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue as you sip. Sorry, adults only! —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Wild Berry Freezer Jam
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
One year, I decided I wanted to make a wild berry jam but couldn't find a recipe, so I invented my own. — Barbara Hohmann, Petawawa, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 231 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Double-Berry Quick Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Healthy, fast and easy! This bread is a favorite of mine when prep time is tight and I have small amounts of different kinds of berries to use up. — Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 188 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Rise and Shine Parfait
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Start your day with a smile. This fruit, yogurt and granola parfait is so easy to make. If you like, use whatever favorite fresh fruits are in season and are looking best at the supermarket. —Diana Laskaris, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 259 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein.
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Avocado Fruit Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint. The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup salad with 4 teaspoons dressing: 321 calories, 23g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 8g fiber), 3g protein.
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Four-Berry Spinach Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Nature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. The slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with the sweet in-season fruit. —Betty Lise Anderson, Gahanna, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 89 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.
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Blackberry Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up on a farm, and we always picked fruits in early summer and used them to make desserts. This blackberry pie recipe is a real stunner. —Gladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 524 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. — Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 414 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Berry Granola Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My son and I like to make this breakfast favorite together. You can leave the berries out of the mix and sprinkle them on top, or sub in chocolate chips or nuts instead. —Elizabeth Stewart, Crab Orchard, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 321 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.
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Berry BBQ Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
On weekends, I jazz up our favorite BBQ sauce with berries. This blackberry-blueberry BBQ sauce makes a marvelous spread for basting and saucing grilled baby back ribs. —Janet Hix, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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Honey-Yogurt Berry Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad lets you play with different low-fat yogurts and fruits. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup fruit with 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture: 76 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
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Berry Nectarine Buckle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this recipe in a magazine a long time ago, but modified it over the years. We enjoy its combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and nectarines, particularly when the cake is served warm with low-fat frozen yogurt. —Lisa Darling, Rochester, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 177 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mixed Berry Sangria
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Oregon’s Best Marionberry Pie
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I believe Marionberries make the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings, you'll be making the best even better! —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 572 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Berry Coulis with Dutch Pancakes
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband makes his mom's crepe-like Dutch pancakes with our kids on Saturdays. I came up with the berry sauce, and the dish is now our brunch standard. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
4 filled pancakes: 233 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Blackberry Lemonade
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a special drink that's perfect when blackberries are in season. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor. —Rich Murray, Nevada, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
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Four-Berry Spread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 7 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
For a big berry taste, you can't beat this tasty spread. With a flavorful foursome of blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, this lovely jam brightens any breakfast. —Marie St. Thomas, Sterling, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Berry Cobbler
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined several recipes to come up with this one. It's very versatile. Sometimes I use other fruits depending on what is available or on hand. —Edna Woodard, Fredericksburg, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 234 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Blackberry-Orange Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and create a blackberry cake that's always lovely with a summer meal. —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 274 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sweet-Chili Salmon with Blackberries
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My garden is often my cooking inspiration. Because I have a large berry patch, I especially enjoy using just-picked berries in savory dishes to add natural sweetness and sometimes a bit of tart. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 1/2 cup berry mixture: 303 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Blackberry Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Alabama has some tasty fresh berries. Several decades ago, my mama was going to pick blackberries to make a cobbler, but she went to the hospital to have me instead! This wonderful dessert is her mama’s recipe. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 491 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the dish, which I enjoy as a simple breakfast or healthy dessert for two. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 sundae: 160 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.
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Berry Breakfast Parfaits
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Expecting brunch company but short on time? Parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match with whatever berries you have on hand. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 304 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 9g fiber), 17g protein.
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Maple Blackberry Mojito
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used other types of fruit, including raspberries, kiwi and strawberries. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 160 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Blackberry-Topped Sponge Cakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food, pound cake or ladyfingers. And any fruit that has liquor with the same flavor can be used. —Karen Robinson, Woodbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 fruit-topped sponge cake (calulated without whipped cream): 141 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.
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Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.—Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without whipped cream and blackberries): 295 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
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Blackberry Brandy Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the possibilities are endless, and it makes everything look gorgeous. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without ice cream): 93 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
