Blueberries can be enjoyed year round, but in this area they are especially plentiful during the summer months. Whether you choose to pick your own (to get some extra exercise) or grab them from the farmers’ market or grocery store, blueberries are a very healthy choice for snacking and baking.
It’s been scientifically proven that blueberries have cancer-fighting properties. This “superfood” contains flavonoids that have a striking effect on plaque buildup in the body’s arteries. It doesn’t take much to see these health benefits either. Make sure to eat at least three 1/2 cup servings per week!
Here, we’ve compiled eight heart-healthy blueberry recipes for working more blueberries into your diet. Do you have any favorite blueberry recipes? Share them in the comments below!
Wake-Up Smoothie
Oatmeal-Blueberry Muffins & Flaxseed Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Turkey with Blueberry Pan Sauce
Whole Wheat Blueberry Bars
Watermelon Blueberry Ice Pops
*Bonus tip and recipes: Blueberries hold up extraordinarily well when frozen, so stock up in the summertime. To freeze blueberries, just dry them thoroughly and place into airtight freezer bags or containers. Then, when you’re ready to bake with them, it’s as easy as taking them out of the freezer.
Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust
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- Blueberry smoothie photo: Million Hearts
- Oatmeal-blueberry muffin photo: Recipe.com
- Blueberry ricotta pancakes photo: Eating Well
- Turkey photo: Eating Well
- Blueberry photo: Eating Well
- Ice pop photo: Million Hearts
- Blueberry tart photo: Eating Well
