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Spring has sprung, and the weather is warming up, which means it’s time to start thinking about cooking those lightened-up recipes as new spring crops begin to come in!
We’ve pulled together a great list of our best in-season, Healthy Spring Recipes, starting with breakfast and ending with dessert. All spring long we will be adding to this list as we have new recipes, so we recommend bookmarking this page so you can cook your way through these healthier seasonal favorites!
No matter where you live, you’re likely feeling the shift in weather, longer days, and seeing the fresh crops showing up in your local markets.
Spring is really feeling to be in the air and it’s the time of year when we are dying to be outside after a few months of being bundled up. Not only does spring bring warmer weather, but it’s also the time for bright dishes using both the end of the winter crop of citrus and the new spring crop of veggies coming off the farm.
Bring on all the spring salads and easy dinners to make as the weather continues to warm up! We’re sharing our favorite spring dishes for you to make over the next few months!
I always opt for using fresh, local, in-season produce when I can. And as a bonus, it can often be cheaper!
What’s In Season
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Leeks
- Artichokes
- Spring lettuce greens
- Asparagus
- Radishes
- Peas
- Sweet Spring Parsnips
- Chives
- New Potatoes
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Cabbage
- Limes
- Lemons
- Kale
- Spinach
- Chard
- Rhubarb
- Grapefruit
- Strawberries
- Maple Syrup!
Healthy Spring Breakfast Recipes
- Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats
- Strawberry and Cream Overnight Oats
- Maple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Sweet Potato Breakfast Salad
- Cherry Lemonade Smoothie
- Gluten-Free Crepes
- Lemon Curd and Blueberry Compote Breakfast Parfaits
- Chard and Potato Leek Frittata
- Leftover Ham and Potato Hash
- Raspberry Oat Breakfast Bars
- Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
- Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins
- Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins
- Easy Corned Beef Hash
- Healthy Carrot Muffins (Gluten-Free and Nut-Free)
- Spring Vegetable Quiche
- Sheet Pan Eggs
- Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
- Eggs Benedict
- Basic Overnight Oats
Healthy Spring Holiday Dishes
There are quite a few spring holidays, from St. Patrick’s Day to Passover, Easter, and Mother’s Day! Here are some of our favorite recipes for spring holidays!
- Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
- Kid-Friendly Green Spinach Pancakes
- Traditional Charoset (for Passover!)
- Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Brisket
- Israeli Salad
- How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
- Nanny’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Gluten-Free Matzo Lasagna
- Gluten Free Classic Potato Latkes
- Sweet Potato Latkes
- Chocolate Matzo Crack: 3 Ways
- Overnight Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
- Maple Glazed Ham
- How to Make Marshmallows (Paleo)
- How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs Using Food
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Easy Edamame Salad
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Healthy Spring Dinner Recipes
- Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
- Chicken Buddha Bowl with Spicy Mango Sauce
- Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
- Spicy Shrimp and Citrus Salad
- Healthy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
- Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta
- Tropical Mango Shrimp Ceviche
- Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Asparagus
- Instant Pot Lemon Vegetable Risotto
- Strawberry Asparagus Salad with Bacon
- One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce
- Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup (In 30 Minutes!)
- Sheet Pan Cod with Vegetables in Lemon Herb Sauce
- Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet
- Strawberry and Mango Salsa Chicken
- Skirt Steak with Italian Salsa Verde
- Paleo Orange Chicken
- Air Fryer Salmon
- No Boil Pasta Bake
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Avocado Egg Salad
- Easy Scallop Pasta
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Fig & Caramelized Onion Pizza
Spring Baking Recipes
- Healthy Carrot Zucchini Bars
- Gluten Free Lemon Bars
- Healthy Carrot Cake Loaf
- Gluten-Free Key Lime Tart
- Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake (with dairy free whipped cream)
- Gluten-Free Carrot Cake (Easy Sheet Cake)
- Gluten Free Hamantaschen
- Healthy Coconut Macaroons
- 2-Ingredient Strawberry Fruit Leather
- Paleo Chocolate Ganache Strawberry Cups
- Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies
- Strawberry and Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies (Allergen Friendly)
- Gluten-Free Funfetti Blondies
- Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cookies (With Maple Glaze)
- Air Fryer S’Mores
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so many to choose from, love all of these, starting with Sweet Potato Breakfast Salad!, thank you for all of them
Always looking for something healthy using what is available in fruits and vegetables, depending on the season. Thank you
Thanks for sharing! I never remember to keep seasons in mind when I shop. This is super helpful for meal planning!