What's in season: OCTOBER

From juicy pomegranates to immune boosting broccoli, 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 OCTOBER.

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.

It’s early Fall and weather is slowly changing. Beautiful Autumn brings darker tones to farmers markets. There are so many deliciousness out there that are now at its peak: beets, broccoli, cabbage, pumpkins, sweet grapes and pears…. And that means extra flavor and extra healthiness. 

Here’s a guide to help you find the best produce in season OCTOBER. Need recipe ideas? Just click on the links below.

Vegetables

Arugula, avocado, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, chicory, chillies, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rocket, runner beans, spinach, sunchokes, sweetcorn, sweet potato, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini, watergrass, wild mushrooms, winter squash. 

Fruits

Apples, blackberries, cranberries, figs, grapes, grapefruit, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, kiwi, lemon, lime, oranges, pear, plums, pomegranate, chestnuts, walnuts. 

Recipes to try in October

Breakfast recipes:

• Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake
• Cinnamon Orange Granola
• Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
• Pumpkin Overnight Oats
• Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
• Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Smoothies:

• Pear Ginger Smoothie
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothie
• Carrot Cake Smoothie

Salads:

• Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
• Roast Pumpkin Pear Salad
• Cabbage Carrot Slaw
• Arugula Beans Salad
• Roasted Beet & Squash Quinoa Salad by Just Beet It
• Sautéed Squash Quinoa Salad by Marathons And Motivation
• Broccoli Slaw by But First Joy
• Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese The Healthy Table

Sups & Stews:

• Beet Kohlrabi Soup
• Fresh Tomato Apple Soup
• Carrot Ginger Soup
• Leek Potato Stew
• White Wine Cabbage Stew
• Spicy Broccoli Soup

Main dishes:

• Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese by Amanda's Cookin'
• Easy Spaghetti Squash Marinara by Brooklyn Active Mama
• Cabbage And Sausage Skillet by Dancing Through the Rain
• Vegan Beet Burger by My Pure Plants
• Vegan Eggplant Meatballs Spaghetti by My Pure Plants
• Eggplant and Zucchini Curry by The Cookware Geek
• Butternut Squash Lasagna by Cardamom And Coconut
• Twice Baked Broccoli and Kale Potatoes by Erica's Recipes
• Mushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberries by A Virtual Vegan

 Side dishes:

• Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli by To Simply Inspire
• Maple and Lime Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Living on Roots
• Sheetpan Maple Balsamic Roasted Vegetables by Bucket List Tummy
• Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts by What A Girl Eats
• Crispy Oven Baked Eggplant Fries by Bite Sized Kitchen

Desserts:

• Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
• Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Easy Apple Pear Crisp
• Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
• Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
• Apple Carrot Muffins
• Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Pumpkin Roll Cake
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
• Fudgy Cocoa Pomegranate Brownies
• Pumpkin Loaf Cake

Snacks:

• Apple Pie Energy Bites
• Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls
• Carrot Cake Energy Balls
• Pumpkin Seeds Energy Balls
• Beet Hummus by Beyond The Kitchen Scoop
• Crispy Baked kale Chips by Melanie Cooks
• Air Fryer Apple Chips by The Belly Rules The Mind

Drinks:

• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Beet Root Carrot & Apple Juice by Money Savvy Living
• Spiced Apple Cider by Spice Cravings

More recipes:

• Slow Cooker Applesauce by Slumber & Scones
• Homemade Sauerkraut by Dish 'n' The Kitchen
• Plum Jam by Spice Cravings
• Cranberry Sauce by Pink Fortitude
• Refrigerator Pickled Beets by Sustainable Cooks