7 Ways With Blueberries

Updated May 28, 2008
Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Celebrate the bright flavors of summer with recipes that bring out the best in fresh blueberries.

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Bananas for Blueberries

They may be ranked as one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet, but most of us love blueberries for the lush color and flavor they add to both sweet and savory dishes. Try them in sauces, baked goods, salads, and more to add the freshness of the season to almost any dish on your table.

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Blueberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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Blueberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe

A hint of lemon, fresh blueberries, gooey cream cheese, and a crunchy almond topping create a wonderful contrast of textures and flavors that make this sweet stunner look and taste out-of-this-world good. If you plan to serve it to company, you better hide it from the family.

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Blueberry-Passion Fruit Smoothie

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Blueberry-Passion Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Frozen blueberries pair with bananas, passion fruit juice, and plain yogurt to make a thick sweet smoothie with an appetite quenching four grams of fiber in a lean 126 calorie package. Healthy and light never tasted so good.

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Blueberry Cornbread

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Blueberry Cornbread Recipe

Cornbread purists may be aghast, but something amazing happens when you pair savory cornbread with sweet blueberries. It's one of those outstanding flavor matches that almost defy description until you try it for yourself. Serve it alongside chili, roasted meats, or for any brunch meal.

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Spicy Blueberry-Citrus Marmalade

Spicy Blueberry-Citrus Marmalade Recipe

Citrus rinds steep together with pinch of crushed red pepper to make a thick blueberry marmalade that's both sweet and a touch spunky. Give it as gifts, or savor it on scones, pancakes and homemade toast.

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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

Buttermilk makes them light and fluffy, but it's the blueberries that elevate these easy pancakes to the rank of family favorite. Since the recipe's versatile, go ahead and whip up a full batch or a half batch using fresh, frozen, or canned berries.

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Chicken-Blueberry Salad

Chicken-Blueberry Salad Recipe

Bold flavors and a stand out presentation make this a perfect meal for company. To make it even easier, marinate chicken breasts early in the day and grill them right before serving. If you do that, the elegant main course salad comes together quickly.

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Blueberry Angel Food Cake

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Blueberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

Fresh or frozen berries and a sweet lemon glaze elevate plain old angel food cake into that heavenly dessert category guaranteed to please any sweet tooth. Even better, this popular cake is light on calories and fat which makes it a perfect sweet ending to just about any meal.

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