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July is Blueberry Month

July is the start of fresh blueberry season in Oregon. Visit a u-pick near you or buy them at your local farmers' market.

Recipe of the Month


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup large fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons multi-color candy sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. On each of 10 bamboo skewers (8 inches long), spear 8 blueberries.
  2. In a perfectly dry microwavable cup, stir chocolate chips and oil.
  3. Microwave on medium power 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 20-30 seconds longer; stir until the chocolate is smooth.
  4. Transfer melted chocolate to a resealable plastic bag.
  5. Snip a very small corner off the bottom of the bag.

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the skewered blueberries and immediately roll lightly in sprinkles.

Yield: 10 skewers

Nutritional information

  • Per portion: 136 calories;

  • 18 g carbohydrate

  • 7 g total fat

  • 6 g saturated fat

  • 4 g fiber