Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Nothing says summer like a slice of blueberry pie! You are going to love this recipe for Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie, because you get all the flavor of a blueberry pie with a lot less work! Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie has a sweet graham cracker crust filled with a luscious cream cheese layer all topped with delightful fresh blueberries. This no bake blueberry pie won't heat up your kitchen either!

Blueberry Coffee Cake

If you are like me, and have a bit of a sweet tooth, you are going to love this easy recipe for Blueberry Coffee Cake. This Blueberry Coffee Cake is tender and moist and it's bursting with fresh blueberries and cinnamon sugar. Sliced almonds give it a little crunch. It's the perfect treat for afternoon coffee or tea, a quick bite for breakfast, or a lovely addition to a Sunday brunch.

Blueberry Coconut Frozen Yogurt Bars

I'm happy to partner with R. W. Knudsen Family for this post and recipe! All opinions, text and photos are mine alone.

Calling all blueberry fans!! As the weather warms up, you'll want to have your freezer stocked with these simple, 3-ingredient, Blueberry Coconut Frozen Yogurt Bars to keep you happy and cool!

Fresh Blueberry Cake

Fresh Blueberry Cake is a cake fit for any occasion!  Fresh blueberries, sweet vanilla syrup, and a fabulous cream cheese frosting make this blueberry cake recipe an irresistible choice for any occasion!

Red, White, Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

You don't need a holiday like 4th of July or Memorial Day to enjoy this easy patriotic dessert. This Red, White, Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe is so easy to put together, bakes perfectly, and is delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! 
 

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler Muffins

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler Muffins are little individual servings of a blueberry-peach cobbler that are so easy to put together!  Any fruit will work in this recipe too, but this Blueberry Peach combo is hard to beat! 

Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Fresh blueberries are the star of this easy and delicious, sweet and savory, Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad recipe! Fresh blueberries, dried blueberries, crunchy chopped pecans, crisp celery, red onion and poppy seeds make this a salad to remember! 

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake is a delicately flavored lemon loaf cake bursting with fresh blueberry flavor.  It's a great cake for a brunch or to bring to a Spring BBQ!

Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

Today's recipe is a delicious, creamy Blueberry Frozen Yogurt. It's a bit less sinful than the last recipe and quite a bit less sinful than the post I've got planned for Friday of this week. Sweet plump blueberries in creamy low-fat Greek yogurt could not be a nicer way to end summer, dontcha think?

Easy DOVE® Fruit Blueberry Banana Almond Trail Mix

Now that's it March, I'm starting to think about warm weather, long walks in the woods with my favorite canine friend and being busy outdoors again!  Just like the world awakens in Spring and the creatures get busy, so do I!  That's when I like to keep wholesome snacks that won't ruin my meals on hand.  This Easy DOVE® Fruit Blueberry Banana Almond Trail Mix is a delicious blend of ingredients that taste fantastic together and keep me going between meals.  

Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Muffins

Bursting with blueberry flavor, these Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Muffins are a great way to start your day! Made easy with Bisquick Mix.

Blueberry Buttermilk Scones

The scone is a small British quick bread (or cake if recipe includes sugar) of Scottish origin.  Sort of a marriage between a muffin and a biscuit.  This recipe makes a tender scone, dotted with delicious blueberries.  A great breakfast bread or treat with a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.  These are perfect eaten plain, but you could put some whipped butter or jam on them if you desire.  When cutting in the butter, be sure to use COLD butter and don't worry about getting it too well incorporated.  Generally, the less this dough is handled, the more tender the end product will be. Don't skip the turbinado sugar topping!  It makes the most wonderful, crispy sweet topping.... I love this scone recipe, and will be working on variations in the future!

Blueberry Buttermilk Scones 

adapted from WW New Complete Cookbook

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/4 cup ground golden flaxseed

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

4 TBS. COLD unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

3/4 cup 1% buttermilk

1/4 cup eggbeaters ( or 1 egg white ) 

1 TBS. turbinado ( raw) sugar

Directions: 

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper ( easiest) or spray baking sheet with cooking spray.  

2.  Whisk together flour, oats, flaxseed, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.  With a pastry blender or fork, cut in pieces of butter to create a coarse meal.   Don't worry to wok it too much...larger chunks of butter are good...they will provide a "flakiness" to the scones.  Gently stir in blueberries. 

3.  Measure out the buttermilk, and then take one TBS out and set aside.  Add the eggbeaters to the remaining buttermilk and stir to combine.  Add the buttermilk/eggbeater mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork until just combined.  With hands, knead dough about 2 times while in the bowl to finish combining ingredients.  Again, it doesn't have to be perfect...and the less you work the dough the better.  

4.  Divide the dough in half and form on the cookie sheet two 6 " rounds.  With a knife, cut the rounds into six pieces each...but don't separate cuts.  Brush scones with reserved buttermilk and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.  

Ready for the oven

5.  Bake until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean, or about 15 to 20 minutes.  Remove from oven, and slide the parchment paper onto a metal rack to cool.  ( or if not using parchment, let pan cook on rack for about 5 min, then remove scones to rack to cool.) Serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield:  1 doz.
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 min.
Cook Time: 00 hrs. 20 min.
Total Time: 30 min.

Servings - 12   Serving size - 1 scone or 1/12 of recipe   Points Plus per serving - 4 points+

Calories ( per svg) - 152,  Total Fat - 6g,   Carb. - 23g,   Protein - 4g,   Fiber - 3g

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Looking for more recipes that use blueberries?  Try this!
Blueberry Cheesecake Squares from The Tip Toe Fairy

Fresh Blueberry Sauce

When fresh blueberries are abundant and reasonably priced, I pick up a bunch.  Blueberries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants.  When buying look for plump firm berries covered with the dusty silvery bloom that indicates a sign of freshness. 

What we don't eat I freeze for future use...but what a better way to transform fresh berries and fancy up your pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, Greek yogurt, or dare I say, frozen yogurt or a slice of angel food cake than with a simple and quick blueberry sauce? 

The sauce makes just about anything you put it on special.  It would be fantastic on these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes or The BEST Protein Pancakes.

Fresh Blueberry Sauce *EASY*

from the kitchen of MKA

Printable Recipe

Servings - 8   Serving Size - about 1/4 cup of sauce   WW Points Plus per Serving - 1 Point+

Calories - 48.3,   Total Fat - 0g,   Carb. - 12.3g,   Protein - 0.3g,   Fiber - 1g

2 cups fresh blueberries

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

1 TBSP cornstarch

juice of 1/2 lemon

In small saucepan, mix the berries with sugar.  Combine the water, lemon juice and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved in a small bowl or glass measuring cup.  Pour onto the blueberries and sugar mixture.  Heat over medium heat until the blueberries soften and the sauce becomes bubbly and thick.  Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.  Leftovers can be refrigerated. 

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I like fresh fruit just fine, but let's face it, it can get really boring and predictable after a while.  It's nice to change it up a bit without too much work to get there.  This sauce is just that.  You could change this sauce up by adding ginger, cinnamon or using juice instead of water and omitting the sugar for a totally different taste too.  

Blackberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Looking to add a nutritious twist to your morning routine? Say hello to Blackberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies! Imagine, a big soft cookie infused with juicy blackberries and hearty whole grains, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will have you reaching for seconds. Whether you're rushing out the door or leisurely enjoying breakfast at home, these cookies offer a convenient and delicious way to fuel your morning.

Peanut Butter Toast with Berries and Honey

Yesterday I posted the recipe for a delicious savory Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Toast, but today I thought I'd share an equally delicious but sweet toast idea...Peanut Butter Toast with Berries and Honey! Oh my word you guys, this one is a keeper! 

Mom's Strawberry Squares

Mom's Strawberry Squares (also known as Hungarian Jam Squares) are a family favorite! Sweet strawberry jam is spread on a lightly sweet sugar type cookie base, topped with a lattice of more cookie dough, and baked. Then they're dusted with powdered sugar for a not-too-sweet treat that's a perfect for any occasion!

Buttermilk Pound Cake

This delightful vanilla flavored Buttermilk Pound Cake is tender, moist and flavorful.  So much better than the traditional heavy pound cake thanks to the addition of a little baking powder and buttermilk! 

Caramel Macchiato No Churn Ice Cream

Caramel Macchiato No Churn Ice Cream is a rich and creamy, indulgent recipe that is a snap to make. You will NOT need an ice cream maker for this one...only an electric mixer and a freezer!  (or a very strong arm and a good whisk!) 

Easy Pumpkin Scones with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Easy Pumpkin Scones with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect cozy treat for fall mornings or afternoon coffee breaks. Soft, tender, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, they come together quickly with simple ingredients. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, every bite tastes like a little piece of autumn comfort!

Cookbook Review: The Looneyspoons Collection, Simply Orange Chicken and a Giveaway!

Before the holidays, I was contacted by Hay House and asked if I would be interested in doing a review of the cookbook, The Looneyspoons Collection by Janet and Greta Podleski. (Disclaimer:  I was not paid to endorse or write a review for this cookbook.  The opinions expressed are entirely mine.)  Once the publisher emailed me a couple of sample recipes from the book, I was anxiously awaiting its arrival.

I have to admit, I was not familiar with the sister duo of Janet and Greta Podleski, but I know all of my Canadian readers will know who they are.  Janet and Greta are authors of three #1 bestselling cookbooks: Looneyspoons, Crazyplates, and Eat, Shrink and be Merry.  The books are best known for their unique combination of "great tasting, healthy food, useful nutrition tips, and corny humor."  And if that isn't enough, over the years, the sisters have found time to host a show on Food Network Canada, develop a line of healthy prepared foods, produce monthly columns for Reader's Digest and Taste at Home magazines, and create a line of grEATing cards for Hallmark.  Wow!!

Janet and Greta's latest book, The Looneyspoons Collection, is a masterpiece every health- conscious, diet-minded person needs to own! 

It's jam-packed with more than 325 "I can't believe these are healthy!" recipes. 

The recipes have all been given witty names like "Steak it Up, Baby" (Grilled tuna steaks with a delicious chili-lime marinade) and "A Bundt in the Oven" (Blueberry streusel coffee cake). How fun is that??

The cooking directions are easy to follow and, for the most part, all of the recipes use easy to find, simple ingredients. All recipes have a complete nutrition analysis, so you can calculate out WW Points+, if you like. 

You will also find hundreds of beautiful full color photos, volumes of  weight-loss, anti-aging, and healthy living tips scattered throughout the nearly 400 page book.  As a wonderful bonus, you will also enjoy the jokes that made this pair's cookbooks famous!

I wanted to wait until after the holidays to do this review and present you with one (or more!) of the recipes out of the book. Let me tell you, I have made several recipes and I have not been disappointed by any of them. I waited because I wanted to give this GREAT book the post it deserved!!

One of the very first recipes I made from this book was Simply Orange Chicken.

 This was a fantastic, tasty weeknight meal!  Here is how my dish turned out...

The only swap I made from the original recipe is that I used a grainy brown mustard in place of the honey-dijon.  I did this because that is what I had on hand.  I was afraid this might be a dish my husband would turn his nose up at...remember how he hates "sweet" with his meat?  Well...even HE loved it. The WW Points+ for this dish worked out to be 7 Points+.

I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying this cookbook.  From the beautiful photos to the great tips this is a MUST own book.  I think I currently have 10 pages bookmarked for recipes I want to try and I have made the Simply Orange Chicken twice already!