Getting your antioxidants doesn’t have to be boring! Our Blueberry Crumble and Berry Treasure recipes prove it.
Blueberries are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, but this little blue fruit’s main claim to fame is its antioxidant activity. Why is this important? Because antioxidants neutralize “free radicals” — those unstable oxygen molecules that attack your body and place you at risk for cancer, heart disease and premature aging. Blueberries are actually ranked No. 1 among common fruits and vegetables in antioxidant power. Acai and Goji berries are the only other fruits that rank higher, but they’re more exotic — and more expensive.
Try these quick and easy blueberry dessert recipes. They’re great ways to get your antioxidants.
Blueberry Crumble
Makes 4 to 6 servings
* 4 cups fresh blueberries
* 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 3/4 cup flour (preferably whole wheat, or try one of the gluten-free varieties)
* 3/4 cup uncooked oats
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
1. Spread blueberries in a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over blueberries.
3. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Berry Treasure
Makes 4 servings
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
* 1 (6 oz.) can frozen grape juice concentrate, undiluted
* 1-1/2 cups water
* 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
* 1 tsp. lemon juice
1. Combine grape juice concentrate, water and tapioca in a saucepan and let them stand in for 5 minutes.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. Simmer slowly, stirring often, until tapioca is clear and juice is thickened.
4. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and stir. Incorporate the blueberries once the mixture has cooled a little.
You can also add other fruit, such as bananas and raspberries, which can either be stirred in or lay
Blueberries are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, but this little blue fruit’s main claim to fame is its antioxidant activity. Why is this important? Because antioxidants neutralize “free radicals” — those unstable oxygen molecules that attack your body and place you at risk for cancer, heart disease and premature aging. Blueberries are actually ranked No. 1 among common fruits and vegetables in antioxidant power. Acai and Goji berries are the only other fruits that rank higher, but they’re more exotic — and more expensive.
Try these quick and easy blueberry dessert recipes. They’re great ways to get your antioxidants.
Blueberry Crumble
Makes 4 to 6 servings
* 4 cups fresh blueberries
* 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 3/4 cup flour (preferably whole wheat, or try one of the gluten-free varieties)
* 3/4 cup uncooked oats
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
1. Spread blueberries in a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over blueberries.
3. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Berry Treasure
Makes 4 servings
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
* 1 (6 oz.) can frozen grape juice concentrate, undiluted
* 1-1/2 cups water
* 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
* 1 tsp. lemon juice
1. Combine grape juice concentrate, water and tapioca in a saucepan and let them stand in for 5 minutes.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. Simmer slowly, stirring often, until tapioca is clear and juice is thickened.
4. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and stir. Incorporate the blueberries once the mixture has cooled a little.
You can also add other fruit, such as bananas and raspberries, which can either be stirred in or lay
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