Are you a blueberry lover? We can’t get enough of these deep purple berries and their tangy pop of flavor. Of course, Alex and my favorite way to eat them is by the handful: they’re truly nature’s candy! But if you’re looking for a few recipes on what to do with blueberries: we’ve got your back. From blueberry desserts like crisp and crumble to healthy blueberry muffins to a frosty blueberry smoothie, we hope you’ll find a few favorite recipes you’ll make again and again.
And now…our top blueberry recipes!
Blueberries nutrition
You’ve probably heard all sorts of health claims about blueberries, and maybe heard the word super food thrown around here and there. It’s true: blueberries are chock full of health benefits! But what’s actually so great about these tiny blue orbs, and why should you make these blueberry recipes? Blueberries are: Also try: Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie or Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Low in calories and fat. Blueberries have 80 calories per 1 cup serving, virtually no fat, and are low in sodium.A source of vitamin C. A 1 cup serving of blueberries provides 16% of your daily vitamin C. A good source of dietary fiber. Even just a handful of blueberries can help you meet your daily fiber requirement. What’s good about fiber? Fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease and may help you feel full faster.High in manganese. Manganese helps the body process cholesterol and nutrients such as carbohydrates and protein.
Source: US Highbush Blueberry Council
Want to freeze blueberries?
Got a lot of berries and want to freeze them? Not sure if you can use frozen berries in a baking recipe? Head to our resource: How to Freeze Blueberries.
Other blueberry recipes
If you need more inspiration, here are a few blueberry recipes we would suggest:
Cherry Blueberry Champagne SparklersBanana Oatmeal Pancakes or Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal Pancakes — add a handfuls of blueberries to each pancake while cooking them on the griddleHomemade Acai Bowl — top it with blueberriesHealthy Granola Recipe — throw this onto yogurt and top with blueberries
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