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If you are looking for a great summer treat that isn’t too sweet, blueberries might be the best snack around.  These little round purple-blue berries are a great healthy option for breakfast, snacks, dessert and even as part of a meal.   Blueberries provide a high dose of antioxidants and research has shown they can provide benefits in bone health, cholesterol control, and improving cardiovascular health.

With so many health benefits, it is easy to see why blueberries make such a great addition to our daily diet.  It isn’t everyday you find something that is good for you that everyone in the family will love to eat.  July is National Blueberry Month and since they are in season here in Arizona, they should be easy to find at farmers markets and in grocery stores.  To help you fill your plates with plump, juicy blueberries this month, here are some great ways to use them at every meal.

1. Blueberry Muffins
2. Boss’s Baked French Toast
3. Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes
4. Blueberry Soda
5. Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze Recipe
6. Blueberry Crumb Cake
7. Blueberry Shortbread Bars
8. Super Summer Kale Salad
9. Maras Blueberry Chutney
10. Blueberry Buckle
11. Blueberry Pie
12. Blueberry Banana Bread
13. Blueberry Nectarine Cobbler
14. Blackberry and Blueberry Pie
15. Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake
16. Cherry Blueberry Pie
17. Blueberry Lime Jam
18. Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
19. Peach Berry Cobbler
20. Blueberry Turnovers
21. Blueberry Blast Smoothie
22. Blueberry Compote
23. Blueberry Ice Cream
24. Grilled Salmon Steak with Savory Blueberry Sauce
25. Spinach Salad with Berries and Curry Dressing
26. Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Ice Pops
27. Blueberry Walnut Salad
28. Blueberry Ricotta Squares
29. Blueberry Lemon Crumb
30. Blueberry Cheesecake Bars 

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• 7 Great Ways Blueberries Can Brighten Your Day (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in July 2014 (fillyourplate.org)
• Using Food to Fight Stress (fillyourplate.org)