Berries alone are packed with fiber and antioxidants. In these healthy blueberry recipes (including healthy blueberry muffins and pancakes, blueberry dinner recipes, and more), we sneak in other nutritious ingredients like whole grains, lean protein, and vegetables. Make the most of this sweet summer fruit in these seasonal, lightened-up blueberry recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.
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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Tarragon Sauce
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The secret to making a succulent grilled chicken that fits well within your sodium budget? Whipping up homemade barbecue sauce so you can control exactly how much salt you add. For this healthy blueberry recipe, we simmer two cups of fresh berries with tarragon, red wine, chicken broth, and honey, then season to taste. The resulting schmear is bold, balanced, and an explosion of flavor—especially once spooned over a bed of zucchini noodles and the juicy, paprika-spiced chicken thighs.
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Blueberry Lemon Tabbouleh
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Pronounced tuh-boo-luh, this popular Lebanese dish is known for its signature tomato and bulgur base. Swap in berries and iron-rich spinach for a refreshing twist on this whole-grain side. The citrusy dressing that coats this low-calorie blueberry recipe is light enough to complement the fresh produce flavors without masking them.
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Lemon-Blueberry Pavlovas
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Searching for gluten-free healthy blueberry desserts? Look no further than this light-as-air lemon curd and berry pavlova. Whipped egg whites form the irresistible crust for these petite fruit pies.
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Grilled Pork Skewers with Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
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Not all healthy blueberry recipes are sweet. We're wild about the well-balanced flavors in this good-for-you grilled dinner that contains oodles of berries in the sauce and the topping. Word to the wise: make a double batch of the Blueberry-Corn Salad. You'll want to scoop it up with tortilla chips on the side. (Yes, it's that good!)
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Whole Wheat Chocolate-Blueberry Cake
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Yes, cake can still be on the menu when you aim to eat a well-balanced diet. The batter for this healthy blueberry dessert recipe features fiber-strong whole wheat flour, antioxidant-loaded unsweetened cocoa powder, and pureed blueberries. Once made, this bakery-quality treat is ultra-moist, tender, and sneakily nutritious. Crown the cake with more blueberries and fresh mint for a lightened-up dessert that will have everyone fighting over the last slice.
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Blueberry-Peach Focaccia
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Every last bite of this gorgeous, fruity focaccia tastes like summer. The juicy blueberries and sweet peaches bake with homemade bread until they're just soft. Slice this healthy blueberry bread at your next get-together or keep it for yourself—at just 113 calories per serving, you might not want to share.
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Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries
Did you ever imagine healthy blueberry recipes and burger recipes could be the same? Believe it! These open-face sandwiches prove that barbecue fare can keep you fit and well-fed all at once.
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Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes
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Dress up a healthy blueberry recipe for pancakes with fresh berries and ricotta cheese—all while sticking to your meal plan. At just three grams of fat and 72 calories per serving, this is a better-for-you breakfast you'll be excited to bring to the table. Top your pancakes with warmed-up low-sugar jam instead of syrup to avoid the sugar rush (and extra calories).
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Sugar-Free Blueberry-Strawberry Jam
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We've got you covered if you want to go the DIY jam route. Slather it on healthy blueberry pancakes or waffles, or spread a thick layer on a graham cracker or piece of cornbread, so they'll taste like low-sugar blueberry pie. When fruit is in season, the natural sugars make this spread plenty sweet on its own. A dash of cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon adds a little flavor contrast.
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Lemon-Blueberry Corn Cake
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We're calling it: Lemon and blueberry are . In this healthy blueberry recipe (that tastes like cake), we pair the refreshing duo with cornmeal, which adds more protein and vitamins than regular flour. Greek yogurt keeps the texture nice and moist and cranks the protein.
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Corn and Blueberry Salad
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Make the most of summer's sweet corn crop by turning it into a crunchy and colorful side salad. Sweet blueberries complement bold red onion, and a honey-lime dressing adds just the right amount of zip.
Test Kitchen Tip
Prep this low-calorie blueberry recipe in advance for even more flavor. Simply mix the ingredients with the dressing, then chill for up to 24 hours.
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Blueberry Sunrise Smoothie
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Make early mornings easier (well, at least a little) with a quick and healthy blueberry recipe for an on-the-go smoothie. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and nine grams of protein. The crazy-sounding key that's amazing? A scrambled egg that you puree with the fruit and yogurt for a breakfast recipe with true staying power.
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Sweet Beet Veggie Smoothie
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You can't "beet" this healthy blueberry smoothie hiding a dose of veggies. Pomegranate juice (here's how to juice this seed-filled fruit at home) and a squeeze of honey sweeten things up. Picky eaters will never guess that vitamin-rich chard and beets are the secret ingredients that give this vitamin-loaded snack its deep, dramatic color.
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Ginger-Blueberry Muffins
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Brighten your morning with a batch of these warm-spiced, healthy blueberry muffins. The blend of cake flour and bread flour makes them extra-light and fluffy, and a hint of molasses sweetens them without too much added sugar. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a pretty finishing touch.
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