14 Healthy Blueberry Recipes for Every Meal

Lemon Berry Pavlovas
Photo: Blaine Moats

Berries alone are packed with fiber and antioxidants. In these healthy blueberry recipes (including healthy blueberry muffins, healthy blueberry pancakes, blueberry dinner recipes, and beyond), we sneak in other nutritious ingredients like whole grains, lean protein, and vegetables. Make the most of this sweet summer fruit in these lightened-up, seasonal low-calorie blueberry recipes for breakfast, dinner, and dessert.

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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Tarragon Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Tarragon Sauce
Carson Downing

The secret to making a succulent grilled chicken that fits well within your sodium budget? Whipping up your own homemade barbecue sauce so you can control exactly how much salt you add. For this blueberry dinner recipe, we simmer down two cups of fresh berries with tarragon, red wine, chicken broth, and honey, then season to taste. The resulting schmear is bold, balanced, and an explosion of flavor—especially once spooned over a bed of zucchini noodles and the juicy, paprika-spiced chicken thighs.

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Blueberry Lemon Tabbouleh

Blueberry Lemon Tabbouleh
Karla Conrad

Pronounced tuh-boo-luh, this popular Lebanese dish is known for its signature tomato and bulgur base. For a refreshing twist on this whole grain side, swap in berries and iron-rich spinach. The citrusy dressing that coats this low-calorie blueberry recipe is light enough to complement the fresh produce flavors without masking them.

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Lemon-Blueberry Pavlovas

Lemon Berry Pavlovas
Blaine Moats

Searching for gluten-free healthy blueberry desserts? Look no further than these light-as-air lemon curd and berry pavlovas. Whipped egg whites form the irresistible crust for these petite fruit pies.

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Grilled Pork Skewers with Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Pork Skewers with Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
Andy Lyons

Not all healthy blueberry recipes are sweet. We're wild about the well-balanced flavors in this good-for-you grilled dinner that contains oodles of berries in the sauce and the topping. Word to the wise: make a double batch of the Blueberry-Corn Salad. You'll want to scoop it up with tortilla chips on the side. (Yes, it's that good!)

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Whole Wheat Chocolate-Blueberry Cake

Whole Wheat Chocolate-Blueberry Cake
Andy Lyons

Yes, cake can still be on the menu when you're aiming to eat a well-balanced diet. The batter for this healthy blueberry dessert recipe features fiber-strong whole wheat flour, antioxidant-loaded unsweetened cocoa powder, and pureed blueberries. Once baked, this bakery-quality treat is ultra-moist, tender, and sneakily nutritious. Crown the cake with more blueberries and fresh mint for a lightened-up dessert that will have everyone fighting over the last slice.

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Blueberry-Peach Focaccia

Blueberry-Peach Focaccia
Andy Lyons

Every last bite of this gorgeous, fruity focaccia tastes like summer. The juicy blueberries and sweet peaches bake with homemade bread until they're just soft. Slice this healthy blueberry bread at your next get-together or keep it for yourself—at just 113 calories per serving, you might not want to share.

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Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries

Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries
Andy Lyons

Did you ever imagine healthy blueberry recipes and burger recipes could be one and the same? Believe it! These open-face sandwiches prove that barbecue fare can keep you fit and well-fed all at once.

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Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes

Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes
Andy Lyons

Dress up a healthy blueberry pancake breakfast with fresh berries and ricotta cheese—all while sticking to your healthy meal plan. At just three grams of fat and 72 calories per serving, this is a better-for-you breakfast you'll be excited to bring to the table. Top your pancakes with warmed-up low-sugar jam instead of syrup to avoid the sugar rush (and extra calories).

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Sugar-Free Blueberry-Strawberry Jam

Sugar-Free Blueberry-Strawberry Jam
Blaine Moats

We've got you covered if you want to go the DIY jam route. Slather it on healthy blueberry pancakes or waffles, or spread a thick layer on a graham cracker or piece of cornbread, so they'll taste like healthy blueberry pie. When fruit is in season, the natural sugars make this spread plenty sweet on its own. A dash of cinnamon and squeeze of lemon add a little flavor contrast.

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Lemon-Blueberry Corn Cake

Lemon Blueberry Corn Cake
Andy Lyons

We're calling it: Lemon and blueberry are the next PB & J. In this healthy blueberry bread recipe (that tastes like cake), we pair the refreshing duo with cornmeal, which adds more protein and vitamins than regular flour. Greek yogurt keeps the texture nice and moist and cranks up the protein too.

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Corn and Blueberry Salad

Corn and Blueberry Salad
Andy Lyons

Make the most of summer's sweet corn crop by turning it into a crunchy and colorful side salad. Sweet blueberries complement bold red onion, and a honey-lime dressing adds just the right amount of zip.

Test Kitchen Tip: Prep this low-calorie blueberry recipe in advance for even more flavor. Simply mix the ingredients with the dressing, then chill for up to 24 hours.

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Blueberry Sunrise Smoothie

Blueberry Sunrise Smoothie
Blaine Moats

Make early mornings easier (well, at least a little) with a quick and healthy blueberry smoothie. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and nine grams of protein. The crazy-sounding key that is actually amazing? A scrambled egg that you puree with the fruit and yogurt for a breakfast recipe that has true staying power.

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Sweet Beet Veggie Smoothie

Sweet Beet Veggie Smoothie
Blaine Moats

You can't "beet" this healthy blueberry smoothie that's hiding a dose of veggies. Pomegranate juice (here's how to juice this seed-filled fruit at home) and a squeeze of honey sweeten things up. Picky eaters will never guess that vitamin-rich chard and beets are the secret ingredients that give this vitamin-loaded snack its deep, dramatic color.

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Ginger-Blueberry Muffins

Ginger-Blueberry Muffins
Andy Lyons

Brighten your morning with a batch of these warm-spiced, healthy blueberry muffins. The blend of cake flour and bread flour makes them extra-light and fluffy, and a hint of molasses sweetens without too much added sugar. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a pretty finishing touch.

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