Blueberries may be small, but they pack a lot of nutritional punch into one little bite. While a cup of the little blues is only 84 calories, you’ll get 14 percent of your daily fiber and a boost of heart-helping antioxidants. And did we mention that they taste amazing?
The prime time for these berries runs from May to October, so to grab some sunshine and a big batch of berries in one trip (while also getting some exercise) trypicking your own at orchards across America. If you’ve got a craving for blueberries during the winter months, never fear: Many of these recipes use dried or frozen blueberries that can be stored all year long.
Breakfast
1. Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini bread is one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to get some vegetables at breakfast, and this recipe adds blueberries for a great blueberry muffin-zucchini bread hybrid.
2. Blueberry-Banana Pie Vegan Overnight Oats
Meet your new go-to breakfast for a busy morning. Overnight oats “cook” in the fridge overnight, so a delicious healthy oatmeal breakfast is all set to go in the morning. The blueberries, cinnamon, maple syrup, bananas, walnuts, and vanilla in this recipe sweeten it up. Make a big batch to last the whole week!
3. Blueberry Almond Streusel Muffins
This spin on the old-school blueberry muffin is designed to be gluten-free and vegan, but you can swap out the gluten-free flour and oats for whatever you have on hand. Quinoa means this isn’t just any muffin—it’s all about that protein!
4. Blueberry-Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie
Blueberries, banana, and pineapple are all smoothie standbys—but wait, oatmeal? The rolled oats and Greek yogurt make this smoothie filling enough to serve as a drinkable meal. Add a handful of spinachto sneak in a serving of veggies.
5. Banana Blueberry Muffins
Nothing is better than the smell of freshly baked banana bread in the morning. Nothing, that is, except banana bread in portable muffin form, packed with fresh blueberries! For an even healthier version, try using applesauce instead of butter.
6. Blueberry-Flax Pancakes With Caramelized Banana
Fluffy blueberry pancakes topped with sweet, caramelized bananas? Yes please! Whole-wheat flour and flax meal give this recipe a nutritional punch, while the sweetness of the cinnamon, bananas, and blueberries mean there’s no need for sugary syrup on top. (Try a scoop of plain Greek yogurt instead!)
7. Blueberry-Walnut Oat-less Oatmeal
Mashed banana, egg whites, milk (dairy or otherwise), flaxseed,cinnamon, and vanilla make up the creamy “oats” in this fluffy breakfast treat. Top with a handful of fresh blueberries and toasted walnuts, drizzle with honey, and dig in!
8. Blueberry Bliss Breakfast Bars
These homemade bars are packed with superfoods including blueberries, pistachios, and flaxseeds, while plenty of nuts and seeds pack in healthy fats. Get ready for all-day energy!
9. Blueberry and Pecan Granola
Toasted oats, wheat flakes, wheat germ, almonds, and pecans get lightly sweetened with honey or agave for a healthy alternative to store-bought granola. Use this recipe to add some crunch to yogurt, splash with some milk to eat like cereal, or sprinkle on top ofoatmeal.
10. Blueberry Muffin Pancakes
It’s a muffin! It’s a pancake! Nope, it’s a blueberry muffin pancake. Though they taste indulgent enough for a weekend brunch, this blueberry treat uses flax seed meal instead of eggs, almond milk instead of dairy, and whole-wheat flour to keep things as healthy as possible (and dairy free!).
