Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch 15 Breakfast Recipes Featuring Blueberries By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 4, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player It's blueberry season and there's no better way to utilize the fresh fruit than in these breakfast recipes. Whether it's muffins, smoothies or pancakes, blueberries add a pop of color to any dish. Plus, blueberries have been linked to benefits like supporting heart health and helping memory. Recipes like Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins and Blueberry-Pecan Pancakes are healthy, delicious and the perfect way to start any morning. 01 of 15 Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins View Recipe Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don't thaw them before you stir them into the batter. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018 02 of 15 Acai-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl View Recipe For those mornings when you're looking to up your fruit smoothie game, this healthy smoothie bowl recipe is the perfect answer. Thick enough to eat with a spoon and topped with raspberries, granola, coconut and chia seeds, this healthy breakfast bowl is bursting with flavor. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016 03 of 15 Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats View Recipe Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2018 04 of 15 Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie View Recipe A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019 05 of 15 Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes View Recipe This oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014 06 of 15 Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding View Recipe Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It's made just like overnight oats--combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with juicy blueberries and crunchy almonds and dig in! Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017 07 of 15 Blueberry-Pecan Pancakes View Recipe Dried blueberries give these pancakes a rich blueberry flavor and pecans liven up the texture with a bit of crunch. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2008 08 of 15 Coconut Blueberry Smoothie View Recipe Ali Redmond Give your blueberry smoothie a tropical update with the rich flavors of coconut milk and coconut cream. Freshly squeezed orange juice lends bright flavor to this healthy smoothie recipe, but if you're short on time, bottled will work just fine. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020 09 of 15 Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini Bread View Recipe Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This easy and healthy zucchini bread recipe is elevated to company-worthy brunch fare with the addition of fresh blueberries to the batter and a simple lemon glaze and toasted almonds on top. A combination of whole-wheat flour and oats in the batter make it more nutritious--and more interesting--than standard zucchini bread, too! Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019 10 of 15 Farro, Almond & Blueberry Breakfast Cereal View Recipe Farro is often served as a side dish but it's a great choice for breakfast, too. In this overnight cereal recipe, nutty whole-grain farro is joined by fresh, sweet blueberries and maple syrup. Unsalted, toasted almonds add a welcome crunch! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 11 of 15 Blueberry-Oat Scones with Flaxseeds View Recipe Start the day off right by enjoying these flaky scones made with oats, yogurt, blueberries, and flaxseeds. Spread them with light or fat-free cream cheese or low-sugar preserves. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 12 of 15 Gluten-Free Blueberry-Lemon Doughnuts View Recipe These yummy blueberry-lemon doughnuts use a blend of gluten-free flours making them a perfect treat for anyone with gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 13 of 15 Blueberry-Oat Muffins View Recipe These diabetes-friendly, Blueberry-Oat Muffins, sweetened with brown sugar and honey, are best when served still warm from the oven. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 14 of 15 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey View Recipe A simple combination of Greek yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017 15 of 15 Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal View Recipe In this no-cook overnight oatmeal recipe, just quickly reheat the oats in the morning and top with berries, maple syrup and pecans for an easy, on-the-go breakfast. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit