Recipe Page: Blueberries

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Duration: 35 minutes

Delicious and super fragrant muffins.

Utensils

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Blueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Duration: 10 minutes

A tasty and sweet salad.

Utensils

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine baby spinach leaves, fresh blueberries, toasted sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
  4. Toss the salad until well coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve the blueberry spinach salad immediately.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Duration: 5 minutes

Sweet, tasty, nutty, and delicious.

Utensils

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
  • Ice cubes (if using fresh blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup or agave nectar.
  4. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.