Blueberries Stack Up For Breakfast And Beyond

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Blueberries Stack Up For Breakfast And Beyond (NAPSA)—Any time you want to make a quick breakfast that will give your day an excellent start, simply layer a few ingredients for a Super Breakfast Parfait! Stack fresh blueberries, yogurt and granola in a glass or bowl—or make your parfait in a disposable cup to take with you. Create your own favorite blueberry parfait combos for breakfast, snacks or dessert. Stack blueberries with ricotta cheese, a little jam and crushed cereal. For a quick dessert, layer fresh blueberries with banana slices and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. A one-cup serving of blueberries contributes to our daily intakeof dietary fiber and vitamin C with only 80 calories. Blueberries also contain antioxidants that maybe beneficial to good health. During the winter months, you'll find fresh blueberries in half-pint (4.4-ounce) containers. That’s a whole cup of blueberries! And there are many ways you can use them. Hereare a few ideas: Stir blueberries into warm maple syrup to pour over pancakes. e Arrange fresh blueberries and orange sections on a plate then dust with cinnamon-sugar Photo: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Simply stack fresh blueberries with yogurt and granola for a Super Breakfast Parfait. and drizzle with honey. Make lemon or vanilla pudding according to package directions and stir blueberries into the puddingbefore chilling. For more nutrition information and great recipes, visit www.blueberry.org or send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Blueberry Recipes, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, 2390 E. Bidwell St. #300, Folsom, CA 95630.