Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a delicious fruit or vegetable, providing nutrition facts, simple storage and cooking tips, and new recipe ideas. Get ready to explore fresh flavors, boost your meals with nutritious ingredients, and enjoy the best of what Alabama’s farms have to offer.

Nutrition Nuggets

• Rich in fiber.
• Low in sodium.
• High in vitamin C, which supports a strong immune system and healthy digestive system.
• Contains anthocyanin, an antioxidant associated with healthy aging.

How to Store

• To reduce excess moisture, do not wash the berries before storing them, but do wash them when ready to eat.
• Refrigerate in a closed container with holes for ventilation for up to 10 to 14 days.
• May be stored in the freezer for 10 months.

How to Prepare

• Wash and dry.

How to Enjoy

• Eat as a fresh snack.
• Use as topping for yogurt or hot and cold cereals.
• Add to muffins, pancakes, or waffles.
• Toss in a spinach and lettuce salad or fruit salad.
• Add whole to a glass of water, juices, or smoothies.
• Freeze into ice cubes for a refreshing beverage.

Did You Know? Blueberries do not ripen after picking like some other fruits and vegetables do.

Recipes 

Berry Blast Off

Ingredients

• 1 cup blueberries 
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced 
• 1 cup reduced-fat granola
• 1 cup reduced-fat yogurt

Directions

• Equally divide and layer strawberries, granola, and blueberries into four small, glass containers.
• Spoon the yogurt on the top of the blueberries and serve immediately.

Homemade Popcorn Trail Mix

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blueberries 
• 1 ounce walnut halves (or nut of choice) 
• 1 cup popped popcorn, unsalted 
• 1 tablespoon pumpkins seeds, shelled (also called pepitas) 
• Unsalted pretzels or raisins as desired (optional)

Directions

• Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and gently stir to combine.

Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh blueberries, 12 ounces
• Nonfat blueberry Greek yogurt, 12 ounces (optional flavors: vanilla, honey, or strawberry)

Directions

• Wash and dry blueberries.
• Place wax paper on a baking sheet.
• Using a toothpick, dip each blueberry into the yogurt until completely coated. Place on baking sheet.
• Repeat until all blueberries are coated.
• Place baking sheet in freezer.
• When frozen, serve or store in bags for later.

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