It’s National Blueberry Month. Last week, all of our recipes featured blueberries. We think it’s okay to feature the fruit twice in a row as it’s their special month.
They are delicious and nutritional powerhouses. A 100-gram serving of blueberries has 57 calories, 14.5 grams of carbs, 2.4 grams of fiber and 0.3 grams of fat. They are 84 percent water and 9.6 percent carbs. Because of their high fiber-to-carb ratio, they have a GI score of 53. They are also a good source of several vitamins, including vitamins A, B6, C, E and K, along with manganese and copper. Plus, they are a great source of antioxidants. So, here are four wonderful low-carb blueberry recipes.
Most of the country is gripped in a brutal heatwave, so we’re starting today with a cooling drink. Lemonade is always a sweet relief from the heat. This version made with blueberries is sweet and tart, making it a perfect way to get a break from the heat. While the recipe suggests straining the drink, we recommend leaving it as is. It tastes exactly the same, but you’ll get all the fiber from the blueberries. A serving has 15 calories, four grams of carbs and 0.5 grams of fiber. Get the recipe.
Sometimes, when we post pictures of pies, people accuse us of lying about them being low-carb desserts. Fathead pastry dough has been a game-changer for low-carb baking. It not only lets you enjoy pie, but you can even have a pie with a lid without it breaking the carb bank! The mozzarella in the dough acts like gluten and gives the pastry the right mouthfeel. A layer of cream cheese in the pie adds creaminess while also cutting out some blueberries and, therefore, some carbs. All around, this pie is a home run. A serving is 365 calories, 4.9 grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 38 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is a wonderful no-churn ice cream. We love no-churn ice cream recipes. We don’t need an extra kitchen gadget in our homes. But we love homemade ice creams. It’s nice to be able to control what is in our ice cream and make it as sweet as we like it. Plus, ice cream has been getting crazy expensive. Homemade ice cream has far fewer additives. This recipe is just fruit, cream, sour cream, vanilla and sweetener. Finding a store-bought ice cream with so few ingredients is impossible. A serving has 79 calories, five grams of carbs, 0.7 grams of fiber and nine grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Lemon and blueberry is a classic combination. This tart has a lemon cheesecake filling and a fresh blueberry compote as a topping. The sweetness of the compote pairs beautifully with the sharpness of the lemon cheesecake filling. As the pie and topping have to be cooked separately, this is a good recipe for cooler days. Right now, when the temperatures are soaring, it might not be perfect. But blueberries are in season all summer long. A serving has 168 calories, five grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 15 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these recipes now and all summer long!
