From immune boosting berries to beautiful fresh zucchinis and sweetcorn, this seasonal produce guide is full of fruits & veggies and healthy recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month AUGUST.
Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season and harvested at the peak of freshness. Eating seasonal rewards me with many benefits from eating fresh foods packed with nutrients to savings in family budget. To make it easier for you to plan your meals as well as make grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide to inspire you to eat healthy 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. Market is bursting with tasteful fruits and vegetables. Just beautiful!
Here’s a guide to help you find the best produce in season AUGUST. Need recipe ideas? Just click on the links below.
Vegetables in season August
Avocado, artichokes, beetroot, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chillies, 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 in season August
Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, 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
- 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
- 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 by Will Cook For Smiles
- Cucumber Tomato Salad by Spend With Pennies
- Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad by Eating Well
- German Cucumber Salad by Plated Cravings
Sups & Stews:
- White Wine Cabbage Stew
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Fresh Tomato Apple Soup
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Zucchini Soup by Cooking LSL
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 by Healthy Fitness Meals
- Zucchini Quiche by Low Carb Maven
- Zucchini Lasagna by Savory Tooth
- Tex Mex Chicken Zucchini by IFoodreal
- Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry by Diethood
- Beef Stuffed Zucchini by Gimme Delicious
- Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant by The Mediterranean Dish
Side dishes:
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Zucchini Garlic Bites by Grow A Good Life
- Easy Zucchini Fritters by Savory Nothings
- Oven Roasted Parmesan Zucchini by 12tomatoes
- Grilled Eggplant Slices by Every Last Bite
- Miso Eggplant by Love And Good Stuff
- Baked Eggplant Sticks by Skinny Taste
Desserts:
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Apple Pear Crisp
- Lemon Oatmeal Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
- Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Healthy Zucchini Bread by IFoodreal
- Blackberry Coconut Crumble by Moon And Spoon
- Strawberry Shortcake by Joy Filled Eats
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
All looks so good! I started container gardening this year and love having fresh produce readily available on my deck!
What a wonderful list and some gorgeous recipes to go along with that! Thank you for sharing! :)
Yes to mangos!
Love this! So many great ideas to use the best of the summer produce in so many ways!
I have been on a quest this year to cook and eat seasonally. I am loving it
It's great to know what's in season now because those fruits & vegetables will taste the best!
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!
SO excited about August produce! Give me all the peaches and corn in the world!!! Love the post :)
Great list! See lots of these things at my local Farmer's Market.