Blueberries are the second most widely consumed fruit in the USA and it’s easy to see why. They are incredibly delicious, small and easy to transport, plus they are ridiculously healthy for you! Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C your kids and your body will be craving more.
If you’ve only ever eaten blueberries from the supermarket it’s time to change your habits. Right now blueberries are starting to ripen up at pick-your-own blueberry farms across the upper midwest. Find the nearest one and go pick! The explosion of flavor that you get from fresh blueberries versus the kind you buy in the store is well worth an hour or two drive. (Even those berries you buy at Whole Foods or a local coop can’t compare.) Your taste buds will thank you.
When you spend that much energy to pick fresh blueberries you don’t want to waste them by cooking them up right away so here are a few ideas for eating them fresh and raw. Enjoying every element of sweet, tangy flavor.
7 Ways to Enjoy Fresh Blueberries
1. As a breakfast topping– whether your go-to breakfast is cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt blueberries are the perfect accessory.
2. Rainbow Fruit Salad – the colors alone make this salad worth making! Of course if you want to kick it up a notch you can try this Boozy Fruit Salad that adds some limoncello for a fun afternoon picnic.
3. Blueberry Lime Salsa – sweet and heat combine. It’s time to party!
4. Blueberry Arugula Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
5. Wash a handful and eat them by themselves as a delicious and healthy snack.
6. For an elegant statement layer them on top of warmed brie with this Blueberry and Peach Salsa with Brie
7. Sprinkle blueberries on top of some heavenly Crème fraîche courtesy of Lynne Rossetto Kasper