When are Blueberries in Season?
- Summer
A single blueberry bush can produce over 6,000 blueberries each year! Blueberries are ripe when they are picked and kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for the best flavor. Blueberries are great when added to salads, yogurt, cereals, oatmeal, and pancakes.
Fun fact: Add a little lemon juice to baked goods to enhance the blue color.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Blueberry Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- All About Blueberries - Brochure (PDF, 2.8 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- In the Garden: Blueberries (PDF, 3.7 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Blueberries Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Blueberry Information and Recipes. University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Nutrition Education Program.
- Using, Storing, and Preserving Blueberries. Michigan State University Extension.
- Blueberry Facts. U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
- Wild Blueberry School Kit (PDF, 789 KB). Wild Blueberry Producers' Association of Nova Scotia.
- Blueberry Lesson Plan (PDF, 124 KB) & Handout (PDF, 296 KB). Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Education Toolkit. Arizona Department of Education.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Blueberry Muffins. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Any Berry Sauce. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Snap Pea and Berry Salad. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Blueberries. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Blueberry Recipes. University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Nutrition Education Program.
- Food Hero Recipes with Blueberries. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/2 cup ( 148g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 84 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 15 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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