Blueberries are not only delicious but low in calories and packed full of vital nutrients like fiber, vitamins, mineral, antioxidants and other phytonutrients. Antioxidant is a definite buzz word in the world of health and nutrition these days. Blueberries are among the highest in antioxidant value. Anthocyanin, one antioxidant found in blueberries, gives blueberries their bright blue color and has been found to help fight cancer cells, improve cognitive health, promote cardiovascular health and even improve insulin sensitivity. Needless to say these are some powerful berries!
Top Ways to Enjoy Blueberries
-Eaten by the handful!
-Added to cereal or yogurt
-Made into jelly or jams
-Added to baked goods (muffins, pancakes, pie etc)
-Added to smoothies
Try my newest recipe creation for Blueberry Peach Crisp using both blueberries and peaches that I got from the farmers market! YUM
Blueberry Peach Crisp
Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 3 peaches, sliced with skins on
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp corn starch
Topping
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, not packed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick of butter), melted
Directions
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine blueberries, peaches, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar. Sprinkle with cornstarch and mix together. Place fruit in un-greased pie dish.
3. Combine topping ingredients, mix to combine the sprinkle over the top of the fruit mixture.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Serve with Frozen Yogurt and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per serving): 233 Calories, 6.6 g fat, 3.6g saturated fat,15 mg cholesterol, 35 g carbohydrates, 4.4 g fiber, 2 g protein
Serve with Frozen Yogurt and enjoy!
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