Are Blueberries Syn Free On Slimming World? - Our Guide

If you're looking to stock up on some berries for healthy snacking, you might be curious as to if blueberries have syns on the slimming world plan?

Blueberries are syn free on slimming world and are classed as a speed food, this means you are encouraged to snack on these fruits freely on the plan as you wish. 

We've discussed in further detail below if blueberries are good for weight loss, which other fruits are syn-free on the slimming world, what speed foods mean and two blueberry-based recipes for some slimming world baking inspo.

Are Blueberries Good For Weight Loss?

Blueberries are classed as syn-free and a speed food in the slimming world, this means you can have as many of these berries as you want on the plan without having to track any syns in the fruit.

Blueberries, in general, are very good for you, these little berries are full of healthy antioxidants which are beneficial to your health, for example, blueberries have something called flavonoids in them which can help with weight loss.

These berries are also full of healthy fats and complex carbohydrates which are good for the body.

Which Fruits Are Syn Free On Slimming World?

Not only are blueberries syn-free and a speed food in the slimming world, but so are a variety of other fruits for healthy snacking.

We've listed some other options for you to check out down below.

• Bananas.
• Kiwi fruit.
• Nectarines (speed fruit).
• Blackberries (speed fruit).
• Raspberries (speed fruit).
• Blueberries (speed fruit).
• Apples (speed fruit).
• Pears.
• Strawberries (speed fruit).
• Grapes.
• Mango.
• Oranges (speed fruit).
• Grapefruit (speed fruit).
• Melon (speed fruit).
• Pineapple.
• Plums (speed fruit).
• Satsuma (speed fruit).
• Clementines (speed fruit).
• Tangerines (speed fruit).

What Does A Speed Food Mean In Slimming World?

You might have noticed that some fruits on our syn free list have speed fruit listed next time, this means they come under the speed food category.

Speed foods on the slimming world are a category of foods which are low in calories but high in nutrition making them more beneficial to your health than other foods, therefore you are encouraged to eat them on the plan.

Syn Values Of Popular Blueberry Products

You can find anything from blueberry juice to muffins from this fruit, we've listed some syn values below to help you stay on track.

• Light & Free Blueberry Greek Style Yogurt - 2.5 syns for 100g.
• Hartley's 10 Cal Blueberry & Blackcurrant Flavour Jelly 175g - 0.5 syns.
• Tesco 4 Blueberry Muffins - 15 syns.
• Tesco Blueberry Juice Drink 1 Litre - 1 syn for 100ml.

Our Best SW Blueberry Recipes

If you've stocked up on some blueberries for healthy snacking, you can also make a great variety of slimming world treats out of this syn-free fruit.

We've listed two SW-friendly recipes for some baking inspiration down below.

SW Oat Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

• Pinch of baking powder.
• 30g of oats.
• 5g of flaked almonds.
• Pinch of cinnamon.
• One egg.
• 55g of blueberries.
• Two spoons of fat-free plain yogurt.
• Low cal cooking spray.
• Drop of vanilla extract.

Method

1. Start by heating your oven to 180 degrees then combine all of your dry ingredients in a bowl, stir in the berries, spray your bun tin and then spread the mixture evenly between 3.
2. Place the flaked almonds on top of the mix and spray with low cal cooking spray.
3. Bake for 25 mins and serve!

SW Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Six sheets of gelatine.
• 250g of quark.
• Two spoons of sweetener.
• Drop of vanilla extract.
• 30g of plain flour.
• 230g of blueberries.
• One sachet of sugar-free blueberry jelly.
• Pinch of cinnamon.
• One egg yolk and two spoons of white.
• 15g of oats.
• 200g of fat-free plain Greek yogurt.
• 350g of vanilla yogurt fat-free.

Method

1. Start by soaking the gelatin in a bowl for around 10 minutes until it starts to become soft then spray a cake tin and line it with some clingfilm.
2. Place your yogurts, quark and vanilla extract into a blender, pour 100ml of hot water into a bowl, take the gelatin and pop it in the bowl until it dissolves.
3. Add everything else to the blender reserving a teaspoon of the sweetener, and chill the mix for around two hours.
4. Dissolve the jelly in around 140ml of water, add a squeeze of lemon juice and allow it to cool.
5. Pour the blueberries over the cheesecake mix, top with the jelly and allow the whole thing to chill for another two hours until it becomes set.
6. Now take your flour, oats, cinnamon, egg and reserved sweetener into a bowl and mix. Spread out on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Scatter the crumble mix over the top and enjoy!

Final Words

Overall, blueberries are syn-free and a speed fruit in the slimming world, meaning they are very beneficial to your diet and you can eat as much of them as you want! Most fruits are syn-free on the SW plan and make a great snack to have for when you feel like something sweet or to use as a base in low syn recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.