18 Blueberry Recipes You'll Want to Make All Summer

From blueberry muffins to blueberry pie.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published June 04, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
Blueberry Cake on a Plate

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Blueberries might be one of the more underrated berries. Every year we go crazy for strawberries, raspberries, and even blackberries when their season is at its peak, but blueberries seem to be a humble fall back—delicious but nothing to be too excited about. These 18 recipes will change that. They showcase fabulous uses for jammy, sweet-tart fresh (or frozen) blueberries, from easy summer bakes to long weekend breakfasts and creamy desserts. Find a new favorite or a beloved classic to make this summer, and celebrate the tiniest, but no less delicious, berries of all.

  • Blueberry Muffins

    Baked blueberry muffins in the muffin tin after baking

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Sour cream—an acidic ingredient—makes these muffins extra tender and moist. It also adds just a bit of tang to the muffins, which balances the sweet berries nicely." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Blueberry Icebox Pie

    Whole Blueberry Ice Box pie with blueberries on the top.

    Simply Recipes / Angie Mosier / Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

    "The light and creamy lemon filling is topped with blueberries and a homemade whipped cream for an easy-peasy no-bake dessert to whip up when it’s so hot you just can’t bear to turn on the oven." —Cheryl Day, Recipe Developer

  • Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

    Blueberry Pancakes stacked high with butter and fresh blueberries

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Do you know the secret to making these blueberry pancakes thick and fluffy? Just resist the urge to over mix the batter. Let there be lumps and your pancakes will be light, tender, fluffy, and thick. If you prefer your pancakes to be thin and firm (some people do), just beat the heck out of that batter, until smooth as porcelain." —Elise

  • Blueberry Pie

    A slice of blueberry pie on a plate, ready to serve

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "If you use quick-cooking tapioca to thicken the filling, grinding it to a powder first in a spice grinder or mini-processor will prevent the pie from having tiny pearls of tapioca." —Elise

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  • Martha Stewart's 5-Ingredient Blueberry Crisp

    Overhead shot of Martha Stewart's blueberry crisp on a white plate

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Emanuelli

    "Swap out 1/2 cup of the flour for oats for a chewier topping. You can also mix in 1/4 cup of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor." —Alexandra Emanuelli, Recipe Developer

  • Blueberry Smoothie

    Blueberry breakfast smoothie on a tray along with fresh fruit and vegetables.

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "The smoothie gets its thick creaminess from a combination of Greek-style yogurt and just enough avocado to give it luscious texture without impacting flavor (translation: it doesn’t taste like guacamole)." —Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

  • Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

    Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "With this blueberry frozen yogurt recipe, you can use either fresh or frozen blueberries, though you might want to lean to the frozen as you are going to freeze them anyway, and the frozen berries are usually cheaper." —Elise

  • Blueberry Grunt

    blueberry grunt in a cast iron braiser at cozy looking table with a stack of bowls, salt shakers, a napkin holder with single use napkins, and a vase of flowers

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    "If you don’t have or can’t find buttermilk, you can substitute with plain yogurt, kefir, or Greek yogurt thinned with a bit of milk to a thick liquid consistency." —Cynthia Christensen, Recipe Developer

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  • Blueberry Jam in the Microwave

    A jar of blueberry jam

    Simply Recipes / Alison Conklin

    "You can swap out half the blueberries for other berries, such as strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries to vary the recipe." —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Blueberry Muffin Tops

    Blueberry Muffin Top on a Plate, Surrounded by a Bowl of Blueberries, More Muffin Tops on a Wire Rack, a Glass of Milk, and Another Muffin Top on a Plate

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "After testing both frozen and fresh fruit, I highly recommend using fresh blueberries in these muffin tops. They have the best flavor and work perfectly in the batter." —Kayla Hoang, Recipe Developer

  • Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake

    Plated serving of blueberry maple breakfast bake, drenched in maple syrup, alongside baking dish of the bake

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Samantha Seneviratne

    "This recipe can be prepared the night before and baked before serving." —Elise

  • Lemon Blueberry Scones

    Lemon Blueberry Scones

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "Yogurt takes the place of heavy cream in my recipe, and the scones always come out fluffy and delicate—not at all like those dense hockey pucks sold in coffee shops." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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  • Blueberry Crumb Bars

    Blueberry Crumb Bars with Shortbread Crust

    Simply Recipes / Cindy Rahe

    "Both the base and topping are made from the same mix: two-thirds gets pressed into the pan to create the crust and the remaining third gets crumbled over top. This makes these an easy treat to put together with minimal fuss." —Cindy Rahe, Recipe Developer

  • Blueberry Boy Bait

    Overhead view of multiple blueberry coffee cake slices on a wooden cutting board

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    "A touch of flour is the key to preventing berries from sinking to the bottom of the cake. Toss the blueberries with 1 teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter." —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer

  • Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake

    A loaf of blueberry cake with a slice cut off

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "You'll have better success with this cake if the ingredients are at room temperature before baking, specifically the eggs, ricotta, and butter. To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes." —Elise

  • Blueberry Cheesecake

    A slice of blueberry cheesecake on a plate.

    Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

    "Adding frozen blueberries to the cheesecake may turn it purple. It’ll taste delicious, but if it’s not the look you’re going for, rinse the frozen blueberries under cold running water (you don’t want the blueberries to thaw) until the liquid runs clear. Then gently pat them dry with paper towels." —Emily Weinberger, Recipe Developer

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  • Blueberry Cake

    Blueberry Cake on a Plate

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Use white whole wheat flour, or a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    A close up of a french toast casserole bake with blueberries

    Simply Recipes / Cindy Rahe

    "A sprinkle of sugar and dots of butter on top mimics the look, feel, and flavor of crispy pan-fried French toast, while the casserole underneath is all about that irresistible creamy custard center." —Cindy Rahe, Recipe Developer

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