From beautiful figs and juicy plums to crunchy peppers and gorgeous eggplants, in this seasonal produce guide, you will find a list of all the fruits and vegetables that are now in season as well as recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month of AUGUST.
Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season, harvested at the peak of freshness. Eating seasonal means not only eating fresh foods that are packed with nutrients but also savings in the family budget. To make it easier for you to plan your meals and make a grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide to inspire you to eat healthily throughout the whole month.
Summer is in full swing, and there's a variety of colorful fruits and veggies that you can enjoy. Beautiful berries, watermelons, and cantaloupes colored everything in bright colors, while collard greens and zucchinis gave a market calming green tone. The market is bursting with tasty fruits and vegetables. Just amazing how beautiful summer is!
Here is a list of all the fruits and veggies that are in season in AUGUST. Looking for recipe ideas? Just click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthy this month.
Vegetables
Avocado, artichokes, beetroot, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chilies, chicory, chard, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, fennel, garlic, green beans, horseradish, kale, leek, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, radishes, scallions, spinach, summer squash, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini.
Fruits
Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, figs, grapes, lemon, melons, mulberries, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, watermelon.
Recipes to try in August
Breakfast recipes
- Blueberry Banana Pancakes
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Oatmeal Porridge
- Blueberry Pancake Casserole
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
- Peach Ginger Chia Pudding
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Berry Banana Breakfast Oat Bars
Smoothies
- Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
- Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl
- Cherry Banana Smoothie
- Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
- Cantaloupe Peach Smoothie
- Pineapple Peach Smoothie Bowl
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
Salads
- Greek Chickpea Salad
- Black Bean Avocado Salad
- Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
- Blueberry Feta Salad
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Corn Salsa
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
- German Cucumber Salad
Soups & Stews
Main dishes
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping
- Soy Chicken Screwers
- Cornflake Chicken Tenders
- Tuna Melts Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini Quiche
- Zucchini Lasagna
- Tex Mex Chicken Zucchini
- Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry
- Beef Stuffed Zucchini
- Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant
Side dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Zucchini Garlic Bites
- Easy Zucchini Fritters
- Oven Roasted Parmesan Zucchini
- Grilled Eggplant Slices
- Miso Eggplant
- Baked Eggplant Sticks
Desserts
- Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
- Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Lemon Oatmeal Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Apple Pear Crisp
- Healthy Zucchini Bread
- Blackberry Coconut Crumble
- Strawberry Shortcake
Snacks
- Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
- Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
- Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
- Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Chocolate Prune Energy Balls
- Healthy Coconut Bites
Drinks
- Strawberry Milk
- Cold Brew Iced Coffee
- Cold Brewed Iced Earl Grey Latte
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Cold Brewed Iced Mocha Latte
- Iced Coconut Matcha Latte
- Iced Coffee Protein Shake
More recipes
- 15 Refreshing Summer Drinks
- 10 Healthy Strawberry Recipes
- 20 Easy Healthy Lemon Dessert Recipes
- 20 Immune Boosting Smoothies
- 30 Chia Seeds Recipes
- Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
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This post was originally published in August 2017. It has been updated with more information on August 2021.
Jennifer Dawn says
All looks so good! I started container gardening this year and love having fresh produce readily available on my deck!
Esther says
What a wonderful list and some gorgeous recipes to go along with that! Thank you for sharing! :)
Carmy @ carmyy.com says
Yes to mangos!
Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says
Love this! So many great ideas to use the best of the summer produce in so many ways!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I have been on a quest this year to cook and eat seasonally. I am loving it
Cathy says
It's great to know what's in season now because those fruits & vegetables will taste the best!
Rachel Frutkin says
What a wonderful, comprehensive post! We've been getting a lot of the same things week after week in our farm share, so I'm looking forward to seeing what August will bring!
Abbey Sharp says
SO excited about August produce! Give me all the peaches and corn in the world!!! Love the post :)
Coach Henness says
Great list! See lots of these things at my local Farmer's Market.