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If fruits are nature’s candy, then blueberries should definitely be amongst the choicest; which is why we need as many blueberry recipes as possible to take advantage of these yummy morsels of goodness.

Available for just a few short months during spring and early summer, berry season is one that most look forward to eagerly every year.

Sweet, tart, juicy and colorful, berries are among the healthiest foods out there. Take blueberries, for example. Labeled as superfoods, blueberries are chockful of antioxidants and so, protect our bodies from the harmful effects of free radicals.

So how healthy are blueberries, really?

They help against aging; are good for the health of our heart as they help in reducing LDL oxidation. They may help lower blood pressure which is so useful for those with a high risk of heart disease and postmenopausal women.

They also help in boosting our brain health by delaying our mental aging, are low in calories and sugar content so can be enjoyed by diabetics, and, most of all, tasty as heck!

How do we cook with blueberries?

There are a number of ways you can use blueberries. This compilation has many delicious blueberry recipes for you to try your hand at – how about Swiss-style Bircher muesli with blueberries?

Or the blueberry overnight oats! Ricotta pancakes with blueberries are a wonderful thing to wake up to!

Apart from breakfast dishes, we have recipes for dips, sauces, glazes, snacky goodness, and well as delectable desserts to finish off your meals with.

On to our 50 favorite blueberry recipes!

Oh, and a few surprising savory dishes featuring blueberries too!

Have A (Blue)Berry Breakfast!

Bonus: healthy and high protein

The chance to have dessert for breakfast, AND it still is healthy? Now that’s something no one can refuse!

Bonus: high in fiber, low in calories and fat

After a healthy breakfast recipe, you can rustle up quickly? Try our oatmeal banana pancakes, served with blueberry syrup!

Bonus: perfect dish for stress-free mornings

Try out this delish Overnight Oats combo of sweet blueberries, lemon, yogurt, and maple syrup. You won’t be disappointed! Try it out right away, it’s so easy! 🙂

Bonus: healthy eating made easy

Ever heard how powerful and healthy a good oaty blueberry breakfast can be? Try our Swiss Bircher muesli recipe – super easy and yummy!

Protein: 10g
Calories: 326kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: FoodtasticMom
Bonus: light and fluffy, a little sweet with a slight tang of buttermilk

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are fluffy and bursting with flavor thanks to real buttermilk, lemon zest, and fresh blueberries.

Protein: 10g
Calories: 174kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: TwoSleevers
Bonus: healthy blueberry recipes on the go

High protein overnight oats are a great no-cook breakfast. Creamy, easy, and can be made in a variety of flavors.

Protein: 4g
Calories: 96kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: TwoSleevers
Bonus: keto-friendly healthy blueberry muffins

These Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins are the best things to start your morning on a great note! They work just as well for a midday snack!

Protein: 10g
Calories: 267kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchenRocks
Bonus: special treat to welcome the morning

Fluffy and light Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes with a touch of lemon. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

Protein: 8g
Calories: 437kcal
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: MyQuietKitchen
Bonus: can be made gluten-free too

Perfectly tender, sweet, moist, and loaded with juicy blueberries, these muffins are just the thing to make for your weekend breakfast, when you can have your kids ‘help’!

Protein: 10.4g
Calories: 503kcal
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: TheFlavorBells
Bonus: if you like quick breads, you’d love this!

Filled with the goodness of fresh blueberries, this Blueberry Banana Bread is perfectly sweet, moist, and full of flavor. The perfect breakfast companion for your morning cup of coffee!

Protein: 10g
Calories: 174kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: MyQuietKitchen
Bonus: free from soy, gluten, nuts, and oil

Soft, fluffy, and made with wholesome oat flour, these pancakes are refined sugar-free, oil-free and full of juicy blueberries. The burst of fresh lemon takes them to the next level!

Protein: 10g
Calories: 174kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe by: TheKitchenGirl
Bonus: best recipe for summer, when blueberries and zucchini are in season

This Blueberry Zucchini Bread literally melts in your mouth. Fresh blueberries, zucchini, zesty lemon, wheat, and white flour, and minimal sugar makes this quick bread crave-worthy!

Protein: 9g
Calories: 178kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: TheHonourSystem
Bonus: switch it up with strawberries or blackberries, or go for a mixed berry blend

Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast? This creamy Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie is super easy and ready in under five minutes (it’s also an awesome weight loss smoothie). Use fresh blueberries or frozen.

Savory Dishes With Blueberries

Protein: 11g
Ready in: 20 minutes
Calories: 526 kcal
Recipe by: IrishAmericanMom
Bonus: can be prepared in advance

Layered blueberry salad is an impressive meal, especially when served in a tall, glass trifle bowl. Layer after layer of delicious, fresh ingredients, make this presentation truly eye appealing.

Protein: 11g
Ready in: 15 minutes
Calories: 475 kcal
Recipe by: IFoodReal
Bonus: vegan, gluten-free, and high protein

This Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad balances sweet and savory flavors with crunchy creamy textures. Made with blueberries, quinoa, pecans, and avocado tossed in a lime basil dressing, this salad is packed with nutrients!

Protein: 7g
Ready in: 15 minutes
Calories: 214kcal
Recipe by: HoorahToHealth
Bonus: high in fiber and antioxidants

This Superfood Salad with Kale and Blueberries is easy to make and is ready in just 15 minutes! It is loaded with healthy ingredients and is full of flavor.

Protein: 12g
Calories: 441kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: MaesMenu
Bonus: delicious served on its own for a light lunch or dinner

A refreshing summer salad complete with berries, nuts, avocado & a lightly sweetened lemon poppy seed dressing.

Blueberry Party Special

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VegCookbook
Bonus: no cook, no bake, super easy – get ready for rave reviews

A layered pudding in the manner of a trifle, this dish can be put together in a matter of minutes, perfect for dinner parties.

Protein: 0.2g
Calories: 107kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: MittenGirl
Bonus: best drink for the blueberry lover

Sweet blueberry and bright grapefruit combine with earthy rosemary for a refreshing Blueberry Grapefruit Mocktail that’s alcohol-free.

Protein: 12g
Calories: 341 kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: FlavorMosaic
Bonus: super easy, make-ahead dish – the perfect recipe for a party

A delicious overnight casserole, made with day-old French, Brioche, Challah, or Italian bread, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, and topped with a sweet blueberry sauce.

Ready in: 5-10 minutes
Recipe by: TheRisingSpoon
Bonus: bright, slightly tart, semi-sweet, and totally refreshing

An easy recipe for healthy homemade pink lemonade using freshly squeezed lemon juice, raw honey, and blueberries.

Protein: 8g
Calories: 442 kcal
Ready in: 6 hours (including prep and chilling time)
Recipe by: Partylicious
Bonus: sure hit at your next party!

These tartlets are such a fun treat to make and perfect for so many occasions. They can be easily made ahead, customized as per taste and the individually sized portions make them so party ready!

Protein: 0.3g
Calories: 85 kcal
Ready in: 15 mins
Recipe by: Partylicious
Bonus: the right drink for high tea

Sweet, tangy, and full of blueberry and lemon flavor, this refreshing drink is super easy to make. So much tastier than store-bought and can be made adult-friendly with a splash of vodka!

Protein: 2g
Calories: 82 kcal
Ready in: 10 mins
Recipe by: SomebodyFeedSeb
Bonus: the party dish with the perfect amount of sweetness

Low calorie, low fat, and low in refined sugar, this Blueberry Mousse is as simple as it gets. Make in individual glasses to make portioning and serving easy.

Protein: 4.5g
Calories: 293 kcal
Ready in: 5 mins
Recipe by: TheFlavorBells
Bonus: use fresh or frozen berries

This blueberry boba made with homemade blueberry milk is a drink to impress. It is filled with the taste of refreshing blueberries, coupled with a subtle hint of tea, and served with the smoothness of milk.

Snacking With Blueberries

Protein: 33 g (for the full recipe)
Calories: 2165 kcal (for the full recipe)
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: DivineLifestyle
Bonus: one of our best blueberry recipes – great for gifting!

These lemon blueberry cookies are made using shortbread dough and can be made with fresh or frozen berries.

Protein: 5g
Calories: 222 kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: KeepingThePeas
Bonus: sweet, fun, and easy to make

This healthy banana split is a combination of sliced bananas, creamy yogurt (dairy-free or regular), and tangy blueberries, topped with chia seed sprinkles! It’s full of antioxidants, low in fat and calories, and naturally sweetened!

Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: DivineLifestyle
Bonus: bite-sized morsels for fun-filled afternoons

Beyond indulgent but so easy to make, these pancake bites can be made ahead and frozen. ​​ You can make a HUGE batch one day of the week and enjoy fresh pancake bites every time you are craving them!

Protein: 2.5 g
Calories: 191 kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: CookingAndCussing
Bonus: no oil!

Baked Blueberry Cake Donuts are light, fluffy, and packed with plump blueberries. The recipe uses a boxed yellow cake mix for a shortcut, and it also has another surprise ingredient that makes the donuts super moist.

Protein: 3g
Calories: 292 kcal
Ready in: 1 hr cook time + 1 hr cooling time
Recipe by: ThisWifeCooks
Bonus: perfect for school snack

The flavor of fresh blueberries shines in this easy dairy-free alternative to classic blueberry pie!

Ready in: 38 mins
Recipe by: BePlantWell
Bonus: light, airy, and topped with a light, sweet glaze

These easy vegan blueberry scones are so light and delicate, packed with a delicious vanilla-blueberry flavor! The best treat to have with a cup of tea.

Protein: 2.4g
Calories: 162 kcal
Ready in: 1 hr cook time
Recipe by: HezziDsBooksAndCooks
Bonus: delicious and bursting with blueberry flavor

A delicious bar made with oats and plenty of blueberries that is great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.

Dips, Jams, Coulis etc

Protein: 0 g
Calories: 29 kcal (per tbsp)
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: EasyHomemadeRecipes
Bonus: can be made sugar and gelatin free

Natural sugars in frozen blueberries make this jam not overly sweet but delightful. If you are not into blueberries, replace the blueberries with strawberries, pineapple, or raspberries.

Protein: 0.2g
Calories: 27 kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: BurrataAndBubbles
Bonus: quick and easy to make

Give your smoked and grilled meats the most delicious finishing touch with this blueberry BBQ sauce! Bursting with fresh blueberry flavor, this fruit BBQ sauce features the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes.

Protein: 0g
Calories: 55kcal
Ready in: 3 minutes
Recipe by: TheLittlestCrumb
Bonus: would also work with strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries

This easy blueberry glaze recipe is made in less than 5 minutes using only 2 ingredients. It’s perfect for glazing over muffins, cake, donuts, scones, or any other blueberry-flavored dessert.

Protein: 1g
Calories: 33 kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: only 3 ingredients

Use fresh or frozen blueberries and enjoy this with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, toast, creamy cheesecake, and much more.

Protein: 1g
Calories: 63 kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: IHOP copycat recipe

Homemade syrups are quite easy to make from scratch. Use fresh blueberries along with sugar, and water to give you a sweet and smooth fruit syrup that you can use throughout the year.

Protein: 0.1 g
Calories: 48 kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: GarlicSaltAndLime
Bonus: make your salads come to life!

Blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing is the perfect way to add mouthwatering flavor to all of your favorite summer salads. It’s light and refreshing, perfect for warm weather!

Protein: 2.16 g
Calories: 353 kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ThroughTheFibroFog
Bonus: refined sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free

This apple blueberry sauce is packed with fruit and a touch of maple syrup for a deliciously healthy sweet treat that is perfect on oatmeal or desserts.

Dessert Time With Blueberries

Protein: 6g
Calories: 436kcal
Ready in: 4 hours 25 minutes
Recipe by: HezziDsBooksAndCooks
Bonus: works with strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries also

No Churn Blueberry Ice Cream is a sweet and creamy no vanilla ice cream with a fresh blueberry compote swirl for a sweet and tart flavor combination!

Protein: 4g
Calories: 281kcal
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: HezziDsBooksAndCooks
Bonus: summery fun, perfect for gifting too

With flavors of white chocolate, blueberries, and a hint of lemon, this really does taste like blueberry pie in a piece of fudge!

Protein: 4g
Calories: 281kcal
Ready in: 60 minutes plus 5 hours freezing time
Recipe by: SecondRecipe
Bonus: beat the heat with this summery treat

Creamy dreamy treat to look forward to, giving a perfect end to the meal.

Protein: 5g
Calories: 376 kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 15 mins
Recipe by: AnEdibleMosaic
Bonus: freezer-friendly summery cake

Easy-to-make Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe features bursts of sweet/tart blueberries in a rich, yet fluffy, buttery vanilla cake.

Protein: 3.6g
Calories: 134 kcal
Ready in: 35 mins
Recipe by: MommaFitLyndsey
Bonus: keto, low-carb, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free

This easy-to-make recipe takes classic lemon bars and makes it low-carb friendly and adds in fresh summer blueberries!

Protein: 6g
Calories: 174 kcal
Ready in: 50 mins
Recipe by: HappyKitchenRocks
Bonus: versatile recipe – works very well with sweet peaches, tangy nectarines, cherries, blackberries, and even figs

This easy and healthy gluten-free blueberry galette recipe is perfect for early fall. These galettes come crispy from the outside and tender from the inside, with juicy cinnamon-spiced blueberry filling.

Protein: 3g
Calories: 281 kcal
Ready in: 65 mins
Recipe by: ChefSavvy
Bonus: perfect party favor

Loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a buttery crumb topping, these easy Blueberry Bars are the perfect summer dessert. Make a batch and share them with friends at cookouts and potlucks!

Protein: 6g
Calories: 508 kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe by: FlavorMosaic
Bonus: use canned filling and store-bought pastry to make quick work of this

A simple yet classy fruit (savoury veggie pies this way) pie, made with flaky packaged pie crust, blueberry pie filling, and a touch of lemon flavoring from freshly squeezed lemon and lemon zest.

Protein: 6g
Calories: 601 kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchenRocks
Bonus: just 5 ingredients and no added sugar!

Easy sugar-free blueberry cheesecake ice cream is a delicious dessert that’s creamy, flavorful, and can be made without an ice cream churner too!

Protein: 5.56g
Calories: 443 kcal
Ready in: 1 hour
Recipe by: LiveToSweet
Bonus: make the curd in advance to save time

Gloriously colorful, sweet pastry crust filled with homemade blueberry curd – the best dessert to commemorate this blueberry season!

Protein: 4g
Calories: 300g
Ready in: 30 mins
Recipe by: DanisCookings
Bonus: keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days

This No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake is easy to make, light, and fresh! No one can resist its wonderful taste!

Blueberry Recipes FAQ

What can I do with an abundance of blueberries?

Freeze them! Fresh blueberries are in season for only a short duration and freezing the fruit is a great way to have them available year-round to enjoy off-season.

Or you could make them into jams, sauces, dips, etc like our recipes here, here, and here. These keep for a while and what fun it would be to tuck into blueberries in winter?!

What is good to eat with blueberries?

Add fresh blueberries to your pot of yogurt (greek or plain) and top up with pumpkin seeds or hemp hearts for a simple breakfast or snack.

Toss them into smoothies, make them into compotes to serve on top of french toast or pancakes, eat them with overnight oats for a fresh pop of flavor, or bake them into pies, cheesecakes, and even donuts!

Blueberries are fantastic eaten raw! They are so versatile you cannot go wrong adding them to your recipe. Just blindly pick one from this amazing collection of easy recipes and go to town!

What can I do with out-of-date blueberries?

Use them up in jams, dips, etc if they are just a wee bit old. But if the berries have gone bad or moldy, the best thing to do is chuck them in the compost bin.

There you have it – our totally fabulous collection of 50 blueberry dishes for vegetarians. Dinner parties, special desserts, or a snack, sweet or savory, we got you covered.

Try these recipes and don’t forget to share your experience with us. Which recipes did you try out? How did they turn out? Do share your stories with us!