Fresh Michigan Blueberries are on sale this week at Fresh City Market.  Blueberries are really one of the best natural treats summer has to offer; they are low in calories but high in nutrients as one of the most nutrient-dense berries.  At 84 calories per cup, a serving of berries contains 14 percent of the suggested daily fiber and 24 percent of the suggested daily intake of Vitamin C.  Research has suggested that blueberries may supply incredible health benefits including lower blood pressure, speeding up metabolism and lowering levels cholesterol.

How do you most enjoy your blueberries?  We have all sorts of recipes for blueberries!  From breakfast to cocktails we have you covered!

Breakfast

Blueberry Pancake Bake from Oh Sweet Basil

Blueberry Breakfast Quesadilla from Green Light Bites

 

Lunch

Minted Watermelon, Cucumber and Blueberry Salad from Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Blueberry Chicken Salad Wraps from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

 

Dinner

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Guacamole from Barbells and Bellinis

Blueberry Chipotle BBQ Glazed Pork Tenderloin from Eazy Peasy Meals

 

Snack

Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries from Peanut Butter and Peppers

Blueberry Sunflower Energy Bites from SpaBettie

 

Smoothie

Blueberry Smoothie from Crème de la Crumb

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie from Iowa Girl Eats

 

Dessert

Blueberry Pie from She Wears Many Hats

Blueberry Crumb Bars from Cooking Classy

 

Cocktails

Blueberry Mojito Royale from Domesticate Me

Blueberry Bourbon Smash from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen