Best Blueberry Breakfast Recipes and Ideas
Jump to RecipeOne of the best ways to enjoy your blueberries is in the morning with your breakfast. Blueberries can easily be worked into different recipes or easily added to the top of meals like granola, yogurt, or oatmeal. If you are looking for something for special, here are a few recipes you can try.
Blueberry Baked Goods
Blueberry Apple Muffins
Everyone loves a classic blueberry muffin but these are a nice spin on what you will typically find. These muffins have shredded apples to add a little tartness and some applesauce to help keep the muffins nice and moist.
Blueberry and White Chocolate Scones
One of my most loved recipes are these blueberry and white chocolate scones. Scones often are known as being very dry but these scones will change your mind. They are nice and flaky while still being soft and delicious.
Classic Blueberry Buckle Cake
If you are making a breakfast for a group I love making this classic blueberry buckle cake. It is very similar to a coffee cake. You can make this as a round or square cake and cut it into as many pieces as you need. Honestly this tastes like dessert for breakfast.
Small Batch Blueberry Muffins with a Crumb Topping
This muffin recipe makes 6 standard size muffins. It is the perfect recipe if you just want to bake a few muffins and don’t need a full batch. These are nice and soft blueberry muffins and the best part is the simple sweet crumb topping.
Blueberry Pancakes and Waffles
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
When you want pancakes but also something slightly healthy, I always reach for this blueberry buckwheat pancake recipe. They are a mix of all purpose and buckwheat flour to keep them nice and fluffy with having extra protein and fiber from the buckwheat flour.
Blueberry Belgian Waffles
For something most decedent, these blueberry Belgian waffles and a great weekend breakfast. This waffle recipe is from Kylee Cooks and if a great classic blueberry waffle recipe.
Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Blueberry and banana is a great combo. The banana brings in an extra sweetness that I love in pancakes. This recipe makes enough for 2 and is a recipe from Love and Lemons.
Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Recipes
Blueberry and Banana Baked Oatmeal
I eat oatmeal almost everyday but when I want something a little extra special I make this baked blueberry oatmeal recipe. The recipe comes together really quickly the only thing that takes awhile is the bake. To make this a healthy recipe, instead of using sugar, this recipe uses bananas and maple syrup for a more natural sweetness.
Blueberry Granola Yogurt Bowls
Topping your yogurt with blueberries is a very common way to use your blueberries. This recipe really takes blueberry yogurt to the next level. It has a baked blueberry granola that you make then add to the yogurt and top with extra fresh fruit, honey, and nuts.
Blueberry Flaxseed Smoothie
Adding blueberries to a smoothie is a great way to use up any frozen blueberries you have. This smoothie recipe is loaded with berries, flaxseed, yogurt, and spinach for an extra nutrition punch.
Blueberry Chia Pudding
For make ahead breakfasts, chia pudding is a great choice. You can make them in individual containers and keep them stored in the fridge. I make these at night and they are ready to go the next morning.
Why should you eat blueberries for breakfast?
Beyond the fact that they are delicious, blueberries pack so many health benefits. They are a great addition to your diet. Adding them to your breakfast is and easy way to start enjoying more blueberries.
Some of the health benefits of blueberries include antioxidants, heart health, and brain boosting power. You can learn more about the health benefits of blueberries in this post.
How to use up a lot of blueberries?
If you have a ton of blueberries to use up I would reach for the blueberry baked oatmeal recipe. This recipe is the perfect way to use blueberries because it calls for 2 cups of blueberries and you can easily double the recipe if you need.
Best way to eat blueberries for a busy morning?
If you are looking for a quick blueberry breakfast the blueberry smoothie recipe will probably be your quickest. Another great quick breakfast is to make the blueberry muffins in advance and then you can enjoy them throughout the week for quick grab and go breakfasts.
Enjoy Your Blueberry Breakfast
Whether is is blueberry season and you have a ton of fresh berries or you can using frozen blueberries, you can make any of these recipes throughout the year.
I hope you enjoy these recipe and share what some of your favorite blueberry breakfast recipes are.