Blueberries: benefits and how to use them

Bursting with sweet flavour, vitamins and minerals, British blueberries are in season in the summer months. Discover what makes our blueberries so delicious and try some tasty summer recipes.

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Malou Herkes

What are blueberries good for?

Juicy, firm and sweet, blueberries are a great source of vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C and iron, which help to support the function of our immune system, as well as vitamin K and calcium, which help to keep our bones strong. A popular breakfast favourite, blueberries also have anthocyanins, which are said to support heart health and cognitive function, too.

Blueberries are easy to snack on, perfect for lunchboxes, and taste delicious whizzed up into a smoothie, cooked into pancakes or stirred into porridge. Good news, considering an 80g serving of blueberries counts as one of your 5-a-day.

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Where do we source our blueberries?

When in season during the summer months, our plump and juicy British blueberries are grown by the Hall Hunter Partnership at their farms across Berkshire and Surrey, and they’re the best you’ll ever taste. They grow these summer-favourite berries slowly and with great care to ensure the perfect texture and sweet flavour.

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When are blueberries in season?

There are many different varieties of blueberries that grow all over the world. British blueberries are in season in the summer months, between June and September, so make sure to get them at their best.

Sensational summer recipes

What to make with blueberries?

Use our M&S Select Farms blueberries to whiz up a breakfast smoothie, scatter them over fluffy banana pancakes and French toast, or serve with these revolutionary lemon and blueberry crumpet doughnuts (pictured).

Or dot them onto summer trifles or berry pavlovas or bake them into your favourite banana bread recipe – keep reading for more ideas.

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Tom Kerridge’s blueberry and lemon loaf cake

This gloriously light, squidgy lemon and blueberry cake recipe by chef Tom Kerridge is packed with sweet and juicy blueberries, zingy lemons and our creamy Collection Devonshire Luxury Lemon Curd Yogurt. Top with more blueberries for a summery cake that's perfect with a cuppa.

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Blueberry and chia seed compote on French toast

Cook down blueberries into a sweet compote, then combine with chia seeds and linseeds for a nutritious topping to this high-protein French toast, by Emily English, AKA @emthenutritionist. You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries here so throw a surplus in the freezer, ready for a last-minute healthy brekkie.

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Overnight bircher muesli

Making a batch of overnight oats is a fantastic way to prep for a healthy week ahead. This plant-based breakfast recipe combines oats, blueberries, banana, almond milk and hazelnuts for a nutritious, filling start to the day.

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Frozen berry bark

A fun, delicious and healthy summer snack, our frozen berry bark is made from Collection 0% Fat Greek Yogurt and a colourful scattering of summer berries. Spread out on a baking tray and leave to freeze, then smash it up and serve.

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Published 4.2.2025