Not to mention,berries (fresh or frozen) are incredibly nutritious.

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.

Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini Bread

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If you prefer to use fresh blueberries, they’re an equal swap for the frozen in this recipe.

Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning.

breakfast lemon blueberry oatmeal cakes

Ali Redmond

Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.

Strawberry Nice Cream

This luscious strawberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative.

Serve the nice cream on its own or top it with more fresh berries for a refreshing summer treat.

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Serve with pure maple syrup.

Amp up the flavor even more by using a flavored seltzer rather than plain!

Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.

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Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream

Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions.

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings.

overhead shot of two white bowls filled with scoops of strawberry nice cream

Jennifer Causey

It’s so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.

Whole lemons with a thinner skin add lemony flavor without bitterness from too much pith and peel.

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blueberry-lemon zucchini bread

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lemon blueberry ice cream

Brie Passano

Blackberry Sauce

Jason Donnelly

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

blueberry lemonade

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