How to Use Blueberries for Winter Recipes

While you can get many berries year-round, especially if you live somewhere with a mild 
climate, blueberries are especially tasty in the winter. They allow you to get tons of 
nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamin C, while also sweetening up dishes without 
using added sugar. Here are a few ways you can use blueberries for your winter 
recipes.

Make a Superfood Smoothie

This is probably the easiest way to use blueberries each day during the winter. While 
many people think of smoothies as something you enjoy during the spring or summer, 
they really can benefit you year-round. With a smoothie, it is easy to make, simple to 
bring with you to work or other functions outside the house, and contains tons of 
nutrients. They are perfect when you seem to fall behind on fruits and veggies, and 
want a simple way to get more of them in. You can make winter smoothies with fruits 
and veggies that are available this time of year, including blueberries. These berries 
taste great with many smoothies, from mixed berry to berry and pomegranate.

Use Them as Toppings

Another excellent use of blueberries in the winter is by using them as toppings. 
Blueberries are great because they are small, sweet, flavorful, and don’t require any 
cutting or chopping. Unlike strawberries where you have to remove the stem first, you 
can just throw blueberries on just about anything to make it taste better. Top breakfast 
foods like cereal or oatmeal, add them to the top of your smoothie bowl for a pretty and 
nutritious topping, or create healthier dessert toppings with your blueberries.
 
Make a Salad with Blueberries

You might not imagine a salad with fruit like blueberries, but this is actually one of the 
best ways to use them during the winter. You are getting so many nutrients and 
antioxidants not just with the berries, but the other veggies used in your salad. You can 
make a small, light salad for a side dish or lunch, or go extravagant with a big dinner 
salad. A good salad with blueberries is made with spinach, broccoli, feta cheese, 
blueberries, and cranberries. At this point, you can choose any dressing you want, add 
in more fruits and veggies, or even top with some chopped nuts. 

If you are a dessert person, blueberries are wonderful when making baked goods like 
crumbles, pie, scones, and muffins.

