Loaded with nutritionals, blueberries are called "super-food".
Fresh blueberries are a popular summer treat. They have a sweet flavor, and they are succulent and nutritious.
Blueberries can be eaten freshly picked or incorporated into a variety of recipes. They can also be purchased frozen.
They have been shown to protect against heart disease and cancer, and can also help maintain bone strength, mental health, and healthful blood pressure.Blueberries are available fresh, frozen, freeze dried, and in jellies, syrups, and jams.
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-P.S You may want to try this healthful and simple recipe: (Thank me
later!)
Blueberry Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Ingredients
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• ¼ cup applesauce
• ¾ cup skim milk
• 1¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/8 cup honey
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line muffin pans with paper cups or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2.
Mix 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with blueberries.
3.
In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, mixing well.
4.
In another bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, milk, pumpkin puree and honey, mixing well. Add moist ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
5.
Gently fold blueberries into batter. Spoon into the muffin cups, filling each one 1/2 full.
6.
Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and serve warm.
