Blueberries are touted for their disease-fighting properties, as well as high vitamin C and K content. Check out our collection of recipes using blueberries below.
“I came up with this because I couldn’t find easy baked-goods recipes for vegans,” says Laurie Dolan, a California resident and a mother of two boys. “I saw in a PETA newsletter a while back that you could substitute applesauce and baking powder for eggs, so I started ...read more
This gluten-free breakfast treat, created by Food editor Mary Margaret Chappell, will help you start your day out right. ...read more
If you’ve ever delighted in one of those big glazed slices of cake sold in the case at coffee shops, you’ll love this recipe. ...read more
Flaxseeds and oats add thickness and extra fiber to this super-satisfying, calcium-packed smoothie. Beets lend it a deep-purple color, plus iron and antioxidants. If you don’t have cooked beets on hand, you can skip them—the smoothie’s flavor won’t suffer. ...read more
Serve these small gems for breakfast or brunch or as a light, healthful dessert. ...read more
Professional pet sitter and “obsessive baker” Jenny Dunklee became vegetarian almost 20 years ago, and went vegan last year. “This recipe came about after my dad and I picked an insane amount of blueberries last fall,” she explains. “I was making all kinds of blueberry desserts ...read more
Thick and glossy, thanks to the addition of chia seeds, this is the kind of jam you’ll want to eat with everything. It will keep for a week in the refrigerator. ...read more
Zapping ricotta in a food processor with a little olive oil gives it a creamy, fluffy consistency. The recipe calls for just 1 cup of ricotta spread; use leftovers as a topping for crackers or crudités. ...read more
Curry powder is usually a mix of spices such as coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, and ground chili. It’s a wonderful complement to the sweetness of blueberries. ...read more
These pastries are quick to make—perfect for a weekend breakfast. ...read more
Lemongrass is commonly used in Asian cuisines. Here, it gives a lemony lift to a lightly sweet blueberry syrup. Peeling away the toughest outer layers makes lemongrass easier to slice and helps unlock its herbaceous, citrusy flavor. ...read more
This deep-dish pie is the stuff of state fairs and road-trip diner stops. ...read more
Ramp up your vitamin and mineral intake with only 28 calories when you add baby spinach to this lightly sweet fruit smoothie. ...read more
The dough for this crowd-pleasing tart is easy to work with on hot days—a more butter-rich base would tear or stick. ...read more
The tartlet shell and cream recipes in this dessert lend themselves to endless variations. Top them with different fruits, or nuts or chocolate chips, or make a full-size dessert using the recipes. Look for the miniature tart pans in most cookware stores, or use mini muffin pans. ...read more
When making pizza crusts for desserts, consider incorporating 2 Tbs. agave nectar or honey into the dough mixture for a little sweetness. ...read more
This starter salad is a wonderful way to enjoy delicate spring greens and fresh blueberries. If time is short, skip making the Maple-Nut Clusters and simply sprinkle naked hemp seeds over the dressed greens. Note: blueberries have a high pectin content, so the dressing will ...read more
The night before you start a cleanse, prepare two beets: Wrap each beet in foil, and roast in a 400°F oven 1 hour, or until tender. Remove from oven. As soon as beets are cool enough to handle, remove foil, slip off and discard skin, and slice beets in half. Stash beets in the ...read more
Coconut milk beverage offers a rich, creamy base; silken tofu adds protein for staying power. ...read more
Blended cucumbers thicken a lightly sweet smoothie for a low-cal breakfast or a refreshing afternoon snack. ...read more
This grown-up ginger ale gets its spicy kick from sliced fresh ginger. The syrup will keep in the fridge up to a week. ...read more
These fluffy pancakes have a subtle sourdough tang. Don’t worry about letting the milk sit out all night in the batter; consider it another type of flavor-building fermentation. If your berries are tart, add 1 Tbs. sugar to the batter. Serve the pancakes with maple syrup. ...read more
Arrowroot jelly was a favorite dessert in Victorian England. This lightly sweetened trifle makes a spectacular dessert for a crowd. ...read more