It is summer in the heart of Virginia. And with that comes fresh blueberries. Whether from the Farmers Market, from a local pick-your-own, or from your own backyard, there are ways to use fresh blueberries to make this season special.
Ultimately, whether you choose a no-bake dessert or just sprinkling them on yogurt, fresh blueberries can be used simply to add summer to your meal.
10 Recipes and Ways to Use Fresh Blueberries
1. Top your homemade granola with blueberries.
2. Make a breakfast smoothie with them.
3. Freeze some to use in the heart of winter.
4. Make mini-muffins, perfect summer bites.
5. Make a blueberry cobbler – which is our favorite blueberry dessert.
6. Place Cool Whip in a bowl and top with fresh berries for the easiest summer dessert.
7. For a healthy breakfast, scoop vanilla Greek yogurt into a bowl, place fresh berries on top, sprinkle with a flaxseed meal, and enjoy to start the day right. (Alternative: use plain Greek yogurt but add organic, raw honey.)
8. Make a tasty fruit salad with blueberries, watermelon, peaches, and a little lime zest.
9. Make a blueberry dessert, of the no-bake variety!
10. Drop fresh blueberries in your pancake batter just before scooping them onto the griddle.
However the blueberries come to your kitchen and however you decide to enjoy them, savor the season. It is one of my favorite parts of summer in Virginia.