Is
it Christmas 2021 already? I can’t believe it’s been a year since we’ve
celebrated the holidays under lockdown. Luckily, with the country slowly opening
up, we might be able to spend more time outside and finally meet up with more relatives
and pals.
During
the “holiday rush” last year, I remember how everyone resorted to buying everything
online. Food, gifts, clothes, plants, decors, school supplies, gadgets, you
name it. Essential or non-essential – you can find it on the internet!
The
pandemic has also resulted in unfavorable eating practices. Hands up if you’re
guilty of this. I sure am. But I’m now acting, and I’m re-adopting healthier
lifestyle habits.
This
brings me to one of my most favorite activities during quarantine – cooking! A healthful
lifestyle involves eating wholesome, nutrient-dense foods. There should also be
variety in the food we consume. I try to find balance whenever I cook for my
family: veggies, fruits, meats, beans, dairy, the list goes on.
My
kids can be picky eaters at times, but I’m glad they enjoy snacking on fruits,
and one of their favorites is blueberries. They taste so good! It’s sweet and
tart and oh so juicy! I love that my kids love them, too, because blueberries:
π are a good source of vitamin C that
helps support the body’s immunity.
π are a good source of dietary fiber
that makes us feel full longer and contributes to a healthy heart.
π are an excellent source of vitamin K
that regulates blood clotting and bone metabolism.
π are an excellent source of manganese
that supports bone development.
π are low in sodium, virtually has no
fat, and has zero cholesterol.
I’m
glad that blueberries can be enjoyed year-round, thanks to USA Blueberries!
Fresh blueberries are harvested during spring and summer in many parts of the
U.S., and when it’s off-season, blueberries can still be enjoyed frozen or
canned.
Blueberries
are highly versatile ingredients. Desserts are so much better with blueberries
(cakes, pies, muffins, ice pops, etc.). They can be used in savory dishes, like
a blueberry sauce for barbecued pork and blueberry dressing for salad. Try
adding them to your pasta dishes and tacos!
I
recently prepared a no-fuss dessert using frozen USA Blueberries. Check out the
recipe of my No-Churn 4-Ingredient Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream. It’s so creamy
good!
NO-CHURN
4-INGREDIENT BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM
No-churn 4-ingredient blueberry ice cream |
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy
whipping cream
14 ounces sweetened
condensed milk
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
1
cup frozen USA Blueberries
Instructions:
1.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip the cream until
stiff peaks occur, be careful not to overwhip.
2.
In another large bowl, whisk the vanilla into the sweetened condensed milk.
Gently fold in the whipped cream with a spatula, slowly incorporating the two
mixtures together.
3.
Gently pour the blueberries into the cream mixture.
4.
Transfer the mixture to an insulated tub or paper container and freeze for 4-6
hours.
5.
Serve frozen and top with nuts and fruits!
No-churn 4-ingredient blueberry ice cream |
“A
BLUE CHRISTMAS” RECIPE CONTEST
USA Blueberries invites you to enter the
“blue” phase of your cooking! Join A Blue Christmas Recipe Contest and win GCs
worth Php 5,000.00.
Interested? Check
out the full mechanics here: https://bit.ly/3FsPGsi.
The deadline for
submission of entries is on December 15, 2021.
Thank you to USHBC-Philippines for sponsoring
this post. For more information on USA Blueberries here in the Philippines,
like and follow them on Facebook
and Instagram.
You can also visit their website: www.blueberry.org.