July is National Blueberry Month and everyone knows that whenever a food gets an entire month dedicated to it, it’s our job to eat as much of it as possible. Here are 10 great blueberry-filled recipes, straight from Spoon writers, to enjoy this month.

But first things first: some tips on picking the best blueberries, whether you go to a farm and pick them one-by-one or go to a grocery store and buy cartons. They should be deep purple-blue or blue-black in color with a natural matted or finely dusted appearance. They should also be firm, plump and free of blemishes and moisture, which are signs of decay.

Now, on to the recipes!

1. Blueberry, Oatmeal & Flaxseed Muffins

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Photo by Lauren Feld

2. Simple Berry Salad

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Photo by Abby Reisinger

3. Blueberry Cake

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Photo by Clark Halpern

4. Berry Blast Cream Cheese

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Photo by Heather Harris

5. Blueberry, Oatmeal & Coconut Cookies

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Photo by Amanda Shulman

 

6.  Blueberry Compote (with optional—and delicious— cheesecake recipe)

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Photo by Kavitha George

 

7. Blueberry & Agave Smoothie

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Photo by Rachel Piorko

8. Mason Jar Yogurt Parfait

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Photo by Anna Loh

9. Berry Parmesan Oat Crumble

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

10. Blueberry Mojito

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Photo by Lauren Beane