I would like to present the first 'Healthy ZOMTreats' post! These will become a regular feature on ZOMTBAKES where I will be challenging other food bloggers to create delicious desserts and baked goods...but there is a catch:

A ZOMTreat should use healthier ingredients, beautiful fresh and seasonal produce, local produce, natural sugars, 'good' fats etc... just as happy a treat as possible for your body!

I would like to introduce the lovely and talented Erin from fresh365! Erin cooks up a fantastic collection of vegetarian recipes on her blog. She uses delicious seasonal, organic and local products and her dishes are beautifully photographed. Droolworthy material!

Erin from fresh365 - Blueberry Sauce
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Hello! I am Erin of fresh365 and I am delighted to be here at ZOMTBAKES. Zoe put me up to the challenge of sharing a delicious, yet healthy dessert idea.

I enjoy light, fruity sweets that are not loaded with flour and butter, so I was up for the challenge. Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits, and I was lucky enough to go blueberry picking recently. I made this delicious blueberry sauce with agave nectar, a natural sweetener, instead of sugar, but feel free to swap your favorite sweetener. It is wonderful over pound cake, atop a lemon sorbet, or in a crepe. Enjoy! Thank you for having me, Zoe. This was great fun!



Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients
2 cups fresh blueberries
3 tbsp agave nectar
1 tbsp water
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp corn starch

Method
In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients. Stir well and turn
heat to medium-low. Allow sauce to lightly boil, turning to low if
necessary, 15-20 minutes, until blueberries have broken down and sauce
has thickened. Spoon over your favorite treat and enjoy!