Sometimes the simplest recipes taste the best, and this is one of those recipes. Kids love this simple sauce because of the color and the flavor and adults will love this lower sugar substitute for syrup and jam. Pour the sauce over plain yogurt, cottage cheese, pancakes, waffles and anything else you and the kids can think of! Use organic blueberries if they are available, or substitute frozen organic berries with fresh berries.

- Jessica Siegel, Registered Dietitian

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups (8 ounces) fresh blueberries, preferably organic
2 tablespoons orange, apple or other 100% fruit juice
1 generous teaspoon Wholesome Sweeteners organic raw blue agave nectar

DIRECTIONS:
– Put the blueberries in a strainer and pick out any green or shriveled berries and remove any stems. Rinse them under cold running water and allow the water to drain out.
– Pour the clean berries into a small pot that has a lid. Measure in the juice and agave. Mix the berries with a wooden spoon. Cover the pot and cook the berries over medium-low heat. Stir the sauce after about four minutes. Cook the sauce for four more minutes, until the berries burst and make some juice. Turn off the stove and let the sauce stand uncovered for at least three minutes so the sauce can get thick. Serve blueberry sauce over any of your favorite foods.

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