From Breakfast to Dessert: 9 Ways to Use Fresh Berries

This post contains links to affiliate websites, such as Amazon, and we receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you using these links. We appreciate your support!

Is there anything better than peak berry season? When strawberries are juicy, raspberries are tart and sweet, and blueberries don’t even need sugar to taste like candy? If you’re anything like me, you stock up and then suddenly have way more berries than you know what to do with.

This list has you covered from morning to night – whether you’re blending them into smoothies, baking them into a quick dessert, or tossing them into a salad just because you can. Here are 9 easy, delicious ways to make the most of all those fresh berries while they’re still around.

Blueberry Loaf Cake

This moist and cozy blueberry loaf cake is bursting with fresh blueberries and made with olive oil and Greek yogurt for a lighter twist. It’s simple, delicious, and perfect for snacking any time of day. Don’t skip the crunchy sugar topping! Full recipe: Blueberry Loaf Cake

Strawberry Turnovers

These golden, flaky strawberry turnovers are one of those recipes that look way fancier than they actually are. Made with store-bought puff pastry and a quick homemade strawberry filling, they’re a breeze to throw together. Full recipe: Strawberry Turnovers

Blueberry Overnight Oats

These creamy overnight oats are layered with a quick homemade blueberry sauce that adds the perfect fruity burst. They’re easy to prep ahead, endlessly customizable, and make a refreshing breakfast or snack straight from the fridge. Full recipe: Blueberry Overnight Oats

Blueberry Banana Muffins

These healthy muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup and loaded with juicy blueberries in every bite. They’re made with oats, yogurt, and olive oil for a wholesome snack or breakfast you can feel good about. Full recipe: Blueberry Banana Muffins

Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie

This sweet and creamy smoothie is everything you want on a warm day – cool, refreshing, and full of juicy berry flavor. It’s made with just six ingredients and blends up in five minutes, making it perfect for breakfast or snack time. Full recipe: Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie

Peach Blueberry Crisp

This cozy crisp is one of the easiest ways to put ripe summer peaches and blueberries to good use. The fruit turns jammy and sweet in the oven, while the buttery oat topping gets perfectly golden and crunchy. No pie crust to fuss with – just a quick crumble and into the oven it goes. Full recipe: Peach Blueberry Crisp

White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies

Sweet, buttery, and packed with juicy raspberries, these chewy one-bowl blondies are as easy as they are crowd-pleasing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or anytime you want something fruity and rich! Full recipe: White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies

Blueberry Oat Pancakes

These pancakes are soft, fluffy, and full of juicy blueberries – and they just happen to be made with wholesome oat flour! They’re perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or for stashing in the freezer for busy mornings. Full recipe: Blueberry Oat Pancakes

Peach and Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

These buttery crumb bars are everything you love about a fruit crisp – sweet, jammy filling and golden oat topping – but in sliceable, portable form. Made with fresh peaches, raspberry jam, and a soft oatmeal crust, they’re perfect for summer snacking or easy desserts. Full recipe: Peach and Raspberry Oatmeal Bars