While you can buy blueberries year-round, summer is the prime season for this sweet native fruit. They’re easy to enjoy as a snack, add to your morning oatmeal, or bake into delicious treats for sharing. There are numerous ways to incorporate blueberries into your cooking. To inspire you, we’ve compiled a selection of our favorite sweet blueberry recipes, along with a few hearty smoothie options. The next time you stop by your local fruit stand, pick up fresh blueberries and indulge in one of the season’s best treats.
Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole
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Making blueberry French toast for a crowd has never been easier. Our baked blueberry French toast casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. It’s creamy in the middle, toasted on the edges, and dusted with powdered sugar to top it off.
Blueberry Tart
Tarts are a simple dessert that make the most out of the fruit they’re filled with. Our blueberry tart recipe uses six cups of blueberries and combines plenty of lemon juice, zest, and sugar for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
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Rachel Marek
Whether you’re baking muffins for breakfast or a sweet midday snack, these lemon blueberry muffins are sure to delight. They combine fresh lemon juice and zest with sweet blueberries—and take just 30 minutes to prepare.
Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles
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Adding blueberries to breakfast staples is always a good thing—and our blueberry buttermilk waffles recipe makes it even easier to do. It’s a great dish to serve for breakfast or brunch with guests. We finish the waffles with tangy crème fraîche, rich whipped cream, or sweet maple syrup before serving.
Banana-Blueberry Smoothie
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Jacob Fox
Blueberry smoothies are a great way to start the day—and an easy way to make sure you’re getting your daily dose of fruit. This smoothie has just three ingredients: banana, blueberries, and nonfat plain yogurt.
Blueberry Crumble
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This blueberry crumble recipe makes the most out of peak blueberry season by using a full 2 pounds of berries. It calls for pantry staples like cornstarch, brown sugar, and flour—so as long as you have enough berries, you can bake it on the fly.
Classic Blueberry Crumb Cake
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Jake Sternquist
It’s time crumb cake got its moment in the spotlight. It comes together in just over an hour and boasts the perfect sweet yet tangy flavor. Our classic blueberry crumb cake is moist, buttery, and filled with fresh blueberries and sour cream.
Blueberry-Mint Lemonade
Indulge in this sweet, refreshing blueberry mint lemonade on a hot summer day. Our recipe makes enough for a small crowd and calls for just five ingredients: blueberries, lemon juice, homemade mint syrup, and a garnish of lemon slices and blueberries.
Blueberry-Cheesecake Icebox Cake
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Icebox cakes are an iconic, old-school dessert that you have to make this summer. It’s a delicious, no-bake treat that’s easy to make and sure to be devoured by all ages. This blueberry cheesecake icebox cake is layered with all the good things—graham cracker sheets, cream cheese, fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and more.
Blueberry Scones
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Whether you pair them with afternoon tea or your morning coffee, you can’t go wrong with a buttery, blueberry scone. Our blueberry scone recipe results in fluffy scones studded with juicy berries and just enough tangy flavor from the lemon.
Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie
Mix and mingle sweet and savory for this refreshing smoothie. Our cucumber and blueberry smoothie is incredibly hydrating, while still providing a sweet treat to enjoy at any time of the day.
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake for a Crowd
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Alpha Smoot
This extra-large cheesecake is the perfect no-bake dessert to bring to a summer potluck party. Whipped cream is gently folded into a lemony ricotta-and-cream-cheese filling, then sandwiched between vanilla wafer crust and juicy blueberries.
Glazed Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
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Coffee bundt cake is an impressive brunch dish, and this lemon and blueberry coffee cake version will leave your guests wanting more. To top it off, a lemon glaze adds a bright burst of flavor to every bite.
Blueberry Pie
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Jake Sternquist
Blueberry pie is a traditional summertime dessert that everyone loves. Our recipe results in a golden, butter crust with a juicy berry filling that is sure to be sweet. Serve it with freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate pairing.
Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie
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This blueberry, banana, and Skyr yogurt smoothie is packed with protein and gets an extra boost of flavor from a dash of cinnamon. It’s a great smoothie option for a quick breakfast, or filling afternoon snack.
Oven-Baked Blueberry Pancake
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If you’re serving brunch for a crowd, try this oven-baked blueberry pancake. It’s a low-lift recipe that makes prep, clean up, and serving that much easier. Serve it with butter and maple syrup, alongside other brunch favorites like crispy bacon.