What's in Season: Spring Produce

It’s officially Spring! Utilizing seasonal produce can be a great way to bring in variety with our nutrition, try out new things, and overall lean into what can typically be more affordable and accessible options. For more on Spring produce and utilizing seasonal options in general, please refer to this original post on the blog (In Season Spring Produce), which is where this list originated from as below and inspiration for the meal and snack options shared here today!

Produce in season for the spring:

Fruit	Vegetable
Apricots	Asparagus
Kiwi	Cabbage
Lemon	Carrots
Pineapple	Celery
Strawberries	Collard Greens
Rhubarb	Peas
	Spinach

Source: Seasonal Produce Guide

Breakfast ideas:

• Strawberry kiwi smoothie

• Pina colada style oatmeal or overnight oats prepared with pineapple and shaved coconut

• Make an apricot jam to add to items such as pancakes or toast

Lunch ideas:

• Strawberry spinach salad with protein of your choice such as chicken, tuna or tofu

• Asparagus or pea soup with a grilled cheese sandwich

• “Grown up Lunchable” or cheeseboard including items such as apricots with your favorite meats, cheeses, crackers and nuts

Dinner ideas:

• Pasta with a lemon garlic sauce with asparagus, spinach and/or peas. Add in a protein if you’d like such as shrimp or sausage

• Stir fry with cabbage, carrots and celery + your preferred protein. Serve with rice or rice noodles

• Quiche with asparagus and spinach plus other favorite add-ins such as cheese and bacon or sausage

Snack ideas:

• Carrots and celery with a dip or hummus

• Baked goods made with strawberry rhubarb

• Chicken salad made with diced up apricots served with crackers

Hope these ideas put some “spring” into your step with meals and snacks!