Vegan Blueberry Quesadillas

Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 10–15 minutes
• Total: About 20–25 minutes

Ingredients

Base:

• 4 small tortillas (use vegan, flour or whole wheat)

Filling:

• 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Creamy layer:

• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
  or
• 1/2 cup thick coconut yogurt

Optional additions:

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon crushed nuts (almonds or walnuts)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the blueberry filling

• In a small pan over medium heat, add blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
• Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries soften and become slightly jammy.
• Lightly mash some berries for texture.
• Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Prepare the creamy layer

• In a bowl, mix vegan cream cheese (or coconut yogurt) with vanilla extract if using.
• Stir until smooth.

3. Assemble the quesadillas

• Lay tortillas flat.
• Spread a layer of the creamy mixture on one side.
• Add a spoonful of blueberry filling on top.
• Sprinkle chia seeds or nuts if using.
• Fold each tortilla in half.

4. Cook the quesadillas

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
• Place quesadillas in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and slightly crispy.

5. Serve

• Remove from pan and let cool slightly.
• Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Serving Ideas

• Drizzle extra maple syrup on top
• Dust with powdered sugar (optional)
• Serve with extra coconut yogurt

Tips

• Cook on low heat to prevent burning while allowing the filling to warm through.
• Do not overfill to avoid leakage.
• Frozen blueberries work well but should be drained to avoid excess liquid.

Optional Variations

• Add sliced bananas for extra sweetness
• Use strawberries or mixed berries instead of blueberries
• Add a thin spread of peanut butter for a richer flavor

Approximate Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 250–350
• Dairy-free and vegan
• Moderate carbs, low saturated fat