18 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Berries You Should Try This Season

Berries are a beloved ingredient in healthy recipes, sweet or savory, all around the world – and for good reason. From strawberries and blueberries to the exotic açaí berry, these juicy superfoods are packed with antioxidants, fibers, vitamin and manganese.

Despite being sweet, studies show that a handful of berries can improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. Raspberries and strawberries have been shown to help lower cholesterol and improve arterial function, two important factors of heart health. Consuming cranberries reduces your chances of developing a urinary tract infection with 26 percent. And thanks a compound called anthocyanidins, eating 1 to 2 cups of blueberries every week can help you keep mentally sharp in old age.

All the more reason to regular snack on nature’s colorful candy!

Of course you can eat any kind of berry straight up, no recipe required. But who does’t like to add a little sweet & sour taste to their smoothie, yogurt bowl, healthy baking and even salads and dinner?

So let’s take a look how you can enjoy even more strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries this season with these 18 sweet and savory berry recipes!

Berry Smoothie Recipes, 3 Ways from The Awesome Green

Summer Açai Bowl from Half Baked Harvest

Paleo Granola Berry Yogurt Parfait from I Heart Umami

Paleo Strawberry Shortcakes from Kalejunkie

Vegan Blueberry Pancakes Bowl from The Mother Cooker

Strawberry Radish Ricotta Toast from Will Frolic For Food

Cranberry Crumb Bars from Crowded Kitchen

Summer Berry, Cucumber and Walnut Salad from PlantCraft

Baked Salmon Power Bowl with Blueberry Salsa from The Roasted Root

Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad from Eat Well 101

Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry Salsa from Taste of Home

Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Feta from Walder Wellness

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Balsamic Blackberry Sauce from The Sophisticated Caveman

Cranberry Turkey Meatballs from Ambitious Kitchen

Creamy Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups from Kalejunkie

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Fudgesicles from Tasty Yummies

Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Italian Cream Soda (Dairy-Free) from Gourmande in the Kitchen

Mint Berry Antioxidant Sorbet from Detoxdiy

What’s your favorite kind of berry and how do you like to eat them? 

For more fruity recipes, check out the finest stone fruit recipes for summer or bring a burst of brightness to dark winter these with these winter citrus recipes.