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I love berries, but nine months out of the year, I prefer frozen to fresh, and for lots of reasons. Frozen berries are typically more affordable, they last way longer than their fresh counterparts and they’re picked at peak ripeness and flash frozen—so that they can have a better flavor than fresh out-of-season berries. Not to mention,berries (fresh or frozen) are incredibly nutritious. They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help our mind and body thrive while helping prevent chronic illness. Though I love a good smoothie (especially recipes like our Berry, Banana & Cauliflower Smoothie that sneak in some vegetables, too), there are many versatile ways to use a bag of frozen berries. Beyond a filling breakfast, they’re great for desserts like Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream. Berries also make great additions to drinks, like a refreshing Blueberry Lemonade. A quick berry sauce can make a delicious and tangy addition to a savory main, too (and our Grilled Salmon with Blueberry Sauce is proof). While not all of these recipes call for frozen berries, frozen works in place of fresh in them all. From my morning overnight oats to my evening sweet treat, I always reach for my bag of frozen berries. For more budget- and beginner-friendly cooking tips, check outThrifty.
01of 14Breakfast Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal CakesView RecipeAli RedmondA cross between muffins and baked oatmeal, these oatmeal cakes are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack. If you prefer to use fresh blueberries, they’re an equal swap for the frozen in this recipe. You can also make a double batch and enjoy one during the week and store the other batch in the freezer to savor later.
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Breakfast Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Cakes
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Ali Redmond
A cross between muffins and baked oatmeal, these oatmeal cakes are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack. If you prefer to use fresh blueberries, they’re an equal swap for the frozen in this recipe. You can also make a double batch and enjoy one during the week and store the other batch in the freezer to savor later.
02of 14Berry-Banana Cauliflower SmoothieView RecipeSneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.
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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.
03of 14Blueberry-Banana Overnight OatsView RecipeBlueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
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Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats
Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
04of 14Strawberry Nice CreamView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis luscious strawberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar, but is bursting with sweet berry flavor. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the fruit ahead. While you’ll get the best flavor from fresh berries, if you don’t have them on hand, feel free to use store-bought frozen fruit in this recipe. Serve the nice cream on its own or top it with more fresh berries for a refreshing summer treat.
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Strawberry Nice Cream
Jennifer Causey
This luscious strawberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar, but is bursting with sweet berry flavor. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the fruit ahead. While you’ll get the best flavor from fresh berries, if you don’t have them on hand, feel free to use store-bought frozen fruit in this recipe. Serve the nice cream on its own or top it with more fresh berries for a refreshing summer treat.
05of 14Blueberry-Oat MuffinsView RecipeThese diabetic-friendly, Blueberry-Oat Muffins, sweetened with brown sugar and honey, are best when served still warm from the oven.
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Blueberry-Oat Muffins
These diabetic-friendly, Blueberry-Oat Muffins, sweetened with brown sugar and honey, are best when served still warm from the oven.
06of 14Blueberry-Almond Overnight French ToastView RecipePick your favorite table-worthy baking dish for this healthy French toast recipe—the breakfast casserole goes straight from the oven to the table. Serve with pure maple syrup.
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Blueberry-Almond Overnight French Toast
Pick your favorite table-worthy baking dish for this healthy French toast recipe—the breakfast casserole goes straight from the oven to the table. Serve with pure maple syrup.
07of 14Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini BreadView RecipeThis easy and healthy zucchini bread recipe is elevated to company-worthy brunch fare with the addition of fresh blueberries to the batter and a simple lemon glaze and toasted almonds on top. A combination of whole-wheat flour and oats in the batter make it more nutritious–and more interesting–than standard zucchini bread, too!
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Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini Bread
This easy and healthy zucchini bread recipe is elevated to company-worthy brunch fare with the addition of fresh blueberries to the batter and a simple lemon glaze and toasted almonds on top. A combination of whole-wheat flour and oats in the batter make it more nutritious–and more interesting–than standard zucchini bread, too!
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Berry Bubbly Vodka Soda
09of 14Grilled Salmon with Blueberry SauceView RecipeThis quick and simple recipe pairs grilled salmon with a sweet and nutritious blueberry sauce. Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.
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Grilled Salmon with Blueberry Sauce
This quick and simple recipe pairs grilled salmon with a sweet and nutritious blueberry sauce. Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.
10of 14Fruit & Yogurt SmoothieView RecipeThis easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients–yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack.
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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie
This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients–yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack.
11of 14Lemon-Blueberry Nice CreamView RecipeBrie PassanoNice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen dessert?
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Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream
Brie Passano
Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen dessert?
12of 14Blackberry SauceView RecipeJason DonnellyServe this easy blackberry sauce with ice cream, lemon mousse, angel food cake or sliced peaches—the list goes on!
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Blackberry Sauce
Jason Donnelly
Serve this easy blackberry sauce with ice cream, lemon mousse, angel food cake or sliced peaches—the list goes on!
13of 14Strawberry-Chocolate SmoothieView RecipeThis creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It’s so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.
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Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie
This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It’s so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.
14of 14Blueberry LemonadeView RecipePhotographer / Jen Causey, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Chelsea ZimmerThis blueberry lemonade is just sweet enough, with gorgeous color and flavor from fresh blueberries. Whole lemons with a thinner skin add lemony flavor without bitterness from too much pith and peel.
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Blueberry Lemonade
Photographer / Jen Causey, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Chelsea Zimmer
This blueberry lemonade is just sweet enough, with gorgeous color and flavor from fresh blueberries. Whole lemons with a thinner skin add lemony flavor without bitterness from too much pith and peel.
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