Blueberries are just one of the many joys of summer. Farmer’s markets are bursting with them, and if you have a bush or two of your own at home, then you know all too well the bountiful harvest that can occur.
Being overloaded with blueberries is hardly the worst thing that could happen, but when your freezer is already full and you have enough jam to last you the year, then having a few fun recipes up your sleeve is always a good thing.
Here are 15 OGP recipes that celebrate the beautiful blueberry.
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1. Pecan Blueberry Muffins
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These Pecan Blueberry Muffins by Robin are moist with a crunch from the pecans. And they are just the right amount of sweetness. So good!
2. Blueberry Turnovers With Maple Miso Glaze
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Warm turnovers are like little pockets of happiness. These Blueberry Turnovers With Maple Miso Glaze by Heather Poire are filled with delicious blueberry jam and topped with a unique maple miso drizzle and slivered almonds. They’re fluffy, and soft, and go perfectly with a cup of rooibos tea.
3. Lemon Blueberry Loaf
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What’s fab about this Lemon Blueberry Loaf by Gabrielle St. Claire, is everything! It’s quick and easy, packs tons of fresh blueberries, and a rich lemon flavor, you can skip the frosting for less added sugar, it’s buttery soft, perfect for spring, you can switch up the fruit if you like, and you just can’t go wrong!
4. Raw Vanilla Donuts with Blueberry Glaze
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These Raw Vanilla Donuts with Blueberry Glaze by Harriet Porterfield would be perfect for a party, fun dessert, or post-workout treat! They are also packed full of protein and nutrients. Give them a go!
5. Mini Chocolate Blueberry Cups
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Not only are these Mini Chocolate Blueberry Cups by Patricia Idus adorable, but they’re quick, simple, and surprisingly healthy for you (considering they look like dessert). The rich sticky crust gets a decadent fudgy flavor from the dates and cocoa and then these little cups are filled with chocolate yogurt and blueberries.
6. Blueberry Biscuits With Blueberry Butter
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In addition to the countless flavor combo, biscuits are good for any season and pair well with just about any dish! If you love all things biscuits or blueberries, you’re going to love these new vegan Blueberry Biscuits With Blueberry Butter by Gabrielle St. Claire!!
7. Basil Berry Peach Cobbler
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Ready for an excuse to have dessert for breakfast? You know you are. This delicious berry cobbler is packed with fresh fruit punctuated by fragrant notes of basil and cardamom. If you can’t be bothered by cardamom, cinnamon will work just fine. It’s called a breakfast cobbler because it’s essentially biscuit-topped baked fruit. There’s not too much added sugar so it’s something you can eat for breakfast without feeling guilty. But, this Basil Berry Peach Cobbler by Courtney West is so dang delicious that you can also serve it for dessert.
8. Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
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Pie? Ice cream? Pie in ice cream?! Wait, wait, wait. Isn’t this the kind of stuff dreams are made of? That is how awesome this Blueberry Pie Ice Cream by Emma D’Alessandro is. Plus, Paleo-ers and Vegans can eat it. And, there is hardly any sweetener at all! Just a few dates. We all need a date once in a while.
9. Blueberry Lemonade
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Lemonade is great all year, but with the warmer weather approaching it becomes even more refreshing and delicious! Try this Blueberry Lemonade by Maryea Flaherty amazing infusion of flavor.
10. White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake
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At first glance, this White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake by Gretchen Price may look country-style or a bit rustic with its dripping mounds of blueberry topping. It combines three luscious flavors and packs them onto a graham cracker crust for the most sophisticated palate pleaser you will ever experience! Creamy white chocolate cheesecake is perfection with blueberries.
11. Blueberry Plum Crumble
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It’s interesting how such modest fresh fruits become incredibly rich-tasting and flavorful in baking, especially when enhanced with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. These beautifully soft, juicy, and almost creamy fruits act as a contrast to a crunchy golden topping; this crumble is bursting with flavors of fruits, vanilla, and spices. On top of that, it is such an easy, fuss-free recipe. Once you try this Blueberry Plum Crumble by OGP Admin, you might be in danger of making it on repeat.
12. Mini No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
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Creamy cheesecake sweetened with agave and a hint of lemon hosts hidden blueberry gems inside, a pleasant surprise in every mouthful. This Mini No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake by Christa Clark is adorned with a healthy blueberry sauce as well as fresh blueberries. The sweet, yet salty crust ensures that a fusion of flavors is found in each bite.
13. Blueberry Hand Pies With a Flaky Crust
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In this recipe for Blueberry Hand Pies With a Flaky Crust by Caitlin and Riley Gladney-Hatcher, sweet, gooey blueberries fill a deliciously flaky and slightly sweet hand pie crust. They’re an amazing breakfast when warmed just a little bit, or even for dessert, with a drizzle of cashew frosting. These portable pillows of joy and plump, juicy blueberries are so good, that you’ll want to make them daily.
14. Blueberry Chia Pudding
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Chia seeds are a superfood, loaded with health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids—nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving! They are also an excellent source of fiber at 10 grams per ounce (about 2 tablespoons) and contain protein and minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Enjoy chia seeds in this Blueberry Chia Pudding by Helyn Dunn.
15. Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole
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There you are on a lazy Saturday morning, sitting curbside at an intimate French café. Nearby, steam swirls upward from rich mahogany coffee. A sweet scent ignites your appetite as you wait with anticipation for a forkful of decadent French toast. Wait—France is not in your future, you say? Then let this buttery, Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole by Linda Soper-Kolton and Sara Boan take you there!
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