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10 Healthy Blueberry Recipes You Must Try

Can't get enough of the sweet and delectable taste of blueberries? Consider trying out any of these delicious and healthy blueberry recipes to satisfy your blueberry cravings!

By Penny NewtonPublished 6 years ago 8 min read
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There are so many ways you can use the colorful and delectable fruits out there, from breakfast meals to making fruity snacks, and even including fruits in your dinner. And without a doubt putting any form of fruit in your dessert makes it 100 percent better! From the delicious fruits out there, blueberries are among so many people's favorites—including mine. Aside from their amazing and sweet taste, blueberries comes with a lot of benefits for the body since it will keep you healthy, youthful, and happy! Blueberries give your body fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and much more. Not to mention that blueberries are one of the most popular foods in New Jersey!

Wouldn't you want to include blueberries more in your meals? You don't have to eat them alone anymore but include them in tasteful recipes that you can enjoy! Since blueberries have a distinct flavor and taste, they can be put into so many meals. If you want to use blueberries more in your diet, these are the all-time best, healthy blueberry recipes you should definitely consider.

Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie

Blueberries in any smoothie recipe can make the smoothie taste so much better. From so many ways you can incorporate blueberries into a smoothie, Knead to Cook came up with an amazing recipe you can try out that involves blueberries—Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie! Smoothies are the best in the morning for breakfast, because they're healthy and very filling.

This recipe includes one cup fresh blueberries, one banana, half a pineapple that's chopped into chunks, 10 ice cubes, half a cup of almond milk, half a cup of rolled oats, one scoop of vanilla protein powder, and half a cup of Greek yogurt. Then blend everything together in the blender and you've got yourself one of the best smoothies with blueberries ever. This is also a great go-to when you don't know what to eat in the morning.

Banana Blueberry Muffins

Any muffin that includes blueberries is definitely worth a muffin. They essentially make the muffin! However, from the healthy blueberry recipes out there, this amazing recipe by Maeghan, Banana Blueberry Muffins, can make you fall in love with muffins. But not just any muffins, banana blueberry! The combination of blueberries and banana brings out intense flavors, and every bite out of this muffin just fills your tastebuds!

What you'll need to create this is one cup of whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of wheat germ, one teaspoon of baking soda, half a teaspoon of salt, half a cup of unsalted butter that's room temperature, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar, two large eggs, two over ripe bananas, 1/3 cup of two percent milk, one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and one cup of frozen blueberries. After properly following the steps from the recipe, your muffins should turn out amazing!

Blueberry Sunflower Energy Bites

Want something healthy to munch on between meals? These Blueberry Sunflower Energy Bites created by Kristina Sloggett will satisfy your between-meal cravings! While they're ideal for snacks, you can also enjoy them in the morning before work. They're very filling and super easy to whip up. And every individual energy bite is packed with nutrients and flavors.

In order to create these tiny, delicious energy bites, you'll need 1/4 cup of raw cashews, six Medjool pitted dates, 3/4 cup of dried blueberries, 1/3 cup of sunflower seed butter, half a teaspoon of spirulina powder, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch sea salt, and sesame seeds for coating! Once you've followed the recipe's directions, you'll realize how simple they are to make and would always want to make more to share... or enjoy on your own.

Blueberry Lemon Larabar

From the delectable healthy blueberry recipes you can create on your own, these Blueberry Lemon Larabar created by Annemarie are mouthwatering and very satisfying to feed your healthy snack cravings. These are also a healthier alternative to lemon bars. Plus, this recipe includes blueberries to add better flavor.

As complicated as they look, this recipe only needs a few ingredients. You'll need one and a half cups of your choice in nuts, one and a half cups of dates, half a cup of dried blueberries, and one teaspoon of lemon zest. That's all you literally need. And after getting downthe instructions right, you'll have the absolute best snack bars you've ever had!

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Guacamole

Ever thought of combining blueberries... with guacamole? Among the flavorful, healthy blueberry recipes you can create right now, don't underestimate this recipe. Created by April Doane, her Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Guacamole is loved by everyone who gave it a shot. While the chicken is the base of the meal, combining guacamole and blueberries is a great way to sneak in the delicious fruit. In addition, it adds a bit of sweetness to the meal!

Here's what you need to prepare the grilled marinated chicken: six boneless skinless chicken breasts, one and a half cups of Chobani zero percent Greek Yogurt, two limes, one tablespoon of cumin, one teaspoon of salt, two cloves of garlic, one teaspoon of chili powder, one chipotle pepper, and half a teaspoon adobo sauce. As for the guacamole, you'll need five avocados, one cup of blueberries, two limes, one bunch of chopped cilantro, two jalapeños with the seeds and membrane removed and finely diced, and salt and pepper for seasoning! Once you've got the ingredients together and followed the steps, you'll be rewarded with a delicious, hearty meal! Hey, you might even find adding blueberries to your guacamole to be your new addiction.

Minted Watermelon, Cucumber, and Blueberry Salad

You can never go wrong with a large fruit salad. They consist of your favorite fruits and they make the perfect option for dessert. And that's why the Minted Watermelon, Cucumber, and Blueberry Salad recipe is one of the best healthy blueberry recipes. Perfect for after dinner or even having it out during a summer BBQ, this fruit salad is easily made better with the blueberries and a hint of mint!

Since fruit salads are usually very simple to create, you won't need much for this one either. What you'll need to gather is one cup of diced watermelon, half a cup of diced Persian or English hothouse cucumber, half a cup of fresh blueberries, five fresh chopped mint leaves, one juice of a lime, and the chips for serving are optional. After chopping up the fruits and throwing in the mint leaves and lime juice, this fruit salad will be your next favorite fruit salad ever. This is also a great brunch recipe to make at home.

Sargento Natural Cheese and Blueberry Pizza

So many people put pineapples on their pizza, but what about blueberries? Among the mouthwatering healthy blueberry recipes you can try out, the Sargento Natural Cheese and Blueberry Pizza recipe by Sommer will make you never look at pizza the same anymore. Not to mention this is a way more healthier alternative to regular pizza. Delectable, sweet, and all-natural, this pizza is also fairly simple to make.

To create the Sargento Natural Cheese and Blueberry Pizza, you'll need one sheet of thawed frozen puff pastry, 12-15 fresh basil leaves, two slices of Sargento Vermont Sharp White Cheddar, 1/4 cup of Sargento Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese, 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries, a pinch of crushed red pepper, a pinch of salt, and two teaspoons of honey. More like a dessert pizza pie, after tasting a slice, you'll be blown away by the intenseflavors dancing on your tastebuds!

Vegetable Couscous with Wild Blueberries

This Vegetable Couscous with Wild Blueberries recipe makes the perfect meal for lunch! Either for work or simply lounging at home and wanting to eat something healthy for lunch, this recipe is very filling and the flavors in this are mouthwatering. Plus, if you make a large portion of this, you can have the leftovers for lunch at work!

What you need to create this delicious Vegetable Couscous with Wild Blueberries is one cup of vegetable stock, three tablespoons of olive oil, one cup of couscous, one teaspoon of grated lemon rind, a pinch of ground cumin, two diced carrots, one small diced zucchini, 1/4 cup of chopped walnut halves, one and a 1/4 cups of frozen wild blueberries, half a cup of cooked (canned) chickpeas, salt and pepper, and four chopped sprigs each fresh coriander and flat leaf parsley. This is without a doubt one of the best healthy blueberry recipes you can try out on your own.

Blueberry Pie Frozen Yogurt

Want something a bit sweeter for dessert but still healthy? This Blueberry Pie Frozen Yogurt by Gina is the best alternative to ice cream. Not only is it healthier than ice cream, but it has more flavors and it tastes way better. And the blueberries in this recipe totally tie it all together. Enjoy this in the summer with friends in the backyard or simply on your own time at home, you won't regret making this rather than picking boring ice cream.

To make this awesome recipe, you'll need one container of 16 oz low fat vanilla yogurt, two teaspoons of vanilla extract, one packet of low fat french vanilla pudding mix, one can of 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, half a cup of low fat milk, 1/4 cup of blueberry syrup, and half a sleeve of crumbled graham crackers. I highly suggest giving this a try mainly because it tastes phenomenal and it's fairly easy to whip up.

Blueberry Chicken Salad Wraps

Finally, from the all-time greatest healthy blueberry recipes to try is the Blueberry Chicken Salad Wraps by Rachel Bertone. Chicken wraps in general taste amazing, but have you ever thought of putting blueberries in your chicken wraps? Since there are so many ways you can create chicken wraps, adding in blueberries is a great option to consider. It adds a bit of sweetness to your wraps!

To create the Blueberry Chicken Salad Wraps, you'll need to gather three tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt, two tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, two cups of cooked diced chicken, 3/4 cup of fresh blueberries, six large lettuce leaves, and six whole-wheat tortillas. You can't go wrong with a good chicken wrap and you certainly can't go wrong with the additional blueberries. It completely ties the recipe together!

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Penny Newton

Penny Newton: Dreams of honeymooning on the moon. Owns about 20 galaxy dresses and wishes to be probed by aliens one day.

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