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Blueberry Bites

  • Alexa Brentlea Pinter
  • May 10, 2018
  • 2 min read

This week I will be briefly touching base on some of the nutritional values of blueberries, but more importantly, how to incorporate them into your everyday meals. Below you will find a variety of recipies to utilize, curtesy of allrecipes.com, to see the full recipe click on the photos.

Nutritional Values

1 serving of blueberries = 1 cup

In One Serving

Calories 85

Vitamin C - 24% of daily value

Dietary Fiber - 14% of daily value

According to Dr. Axe, blueberries provide the following health benefits:

1. High in Antioxidants

2. Help Fight Cancer

3. Amp Up Weight Loss

4. Boost Brain Health

5. Alleviate Inflammation

6. Support Digestion

7. Promote Heart Health

After seeing a simple breakdown of everything blueberries have to offer, I don't think you could pass up eating them. Here are some ways to do so.

Breakfast

Blueberry Scones

Blueberry Scones

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup sour cream 1 large egg

Lunch

Blueberry Pull Apart

Blueberry Pull Apart

Ingredients

cooking spray 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 (8 count) cans refrigerated biscuit dough (such as Pillsbury Grands!®)

3/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Dinner

Red, White and Blueberry Chicken

Red, White and Blueberry Chicken

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves minced garlic 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Blueberry Gastrique: 1/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups fresh blueberries salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Snack

Blueberry Yogurt Bark

Blueberry Yogurt Bark

Ingredients

1 (17.6 ounce) container full-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries 2 tablespoons cacao nibs

Beverages

Sangria

Blueberry Sangria

Ingredients

3/4 cup superfine sugar 1 cup tap water 1 orange, sliced 1 lime, sliced 5 (750 milliliter) bottles red wine 12 cubes ice cubes 6 fluid ounces sparkling water 1 cup fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or halved strawberries

Blueberry Limeade

Blueberry Limeade

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 6 cups water, or more as needed

Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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