From sweet cherries to immune-boosting bell peppers, 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 MAY.
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.
Spring is now in full swing. Stores and markets are swamped with beautiful fresh produce. Vivid colors have overtaken the shelves. Tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries, cantaloupes, and yellow lemons. Everything looks so tasty and bursting with freshness and flavors. Isn't May beautiful?
Here is a list of all the fruits and veggies that are in season in MAY. Looking for recipe ideas? Just click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthy this month.
Vegetables
Artichokes, arugula, avocado, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, cucumber, endive, fave beans, funnel, kale, leeks, parsnips, onions, peas, potatoes, radicchio, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini.
Fruits
Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mango, oranges, nectarines, peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries.
Recipes to try in May
Breakfast recipes
- Blueberry Banana Pancakes
- Berry Banana Breakfast Oat Bars
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Pancake Casserole
- Blueberry Oatmeal Porridge
- Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl
- Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
- Chickpea Avocado Toast
Smoothies
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
- Yogurt Lemon Smoothie
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Cherry Banana Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Pineapple Peach Smoothie Bowl
- Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
- Orange Mango Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
- Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie
- Cantaloupe Peach Smoothie
- Apple Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Salads
- Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
- Blueberry Feta Salad
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Ham Salad
- Simple Avocado Tomato Salad
- Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad
- Cucumber Dill Feta Salad
- Spring Pea Pasta Salad
- Asparagus Feta Salad
Soups & Stews
- Carrot Curry Soup
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Tomato Apple Soup
- Cabbage Soup
- Pea Asparagus Soup
- Spring Minestrone Soup
- Green Pea Soup
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Main dishes
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping
- Soy Chicken Screwers
- Cornflake Chicken Tenders
- Lemon Garlic Orzo With Asparagus
- Cabbage Stir Fry
- Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
- Pineapple fried Rice
Side dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Broccoli Parmesan
- Grilled Asparagus
- Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
- Ham & Cheese Asparagus
- Roasted New Potatoes With Asparagus
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Bites
Desserts
- Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
- Lemon Oatmeal Muffins
- Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
- Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Easy Apple Pear Crisp
- Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
Snacks
Drinks
- Strawberry Milk
- Cold Brewed Iced Earl Grey Latte
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Cold Brewed Iced Mocha Latte
- Iced Coconut Matcha Latte
- Iced Coffee Protein Shake
More recipes
- 20 Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes
- 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
- Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad for Cinco De Mayo
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This post was originally published in May 2018. It has been updated with more information on May 2021.
Rosemary says
The best part of Spring are all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are starting to come out. This is a great list and you've provided so many delicious recipes. I love the fruits the most :)
Bohemian Babushka says
Thinking Babushka will have to start a board just named "deliciousness" for this post. You covered so many diferente foods! Maravilloso.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
This is a great recipe line-up for May! I love it.
LaToyia Dennis says
Love this info….thanks a bunch! I also LOVE all of the amazing recipes offered. Everything sounds so tasty.
Ruth I says
Thank you for this list of recipes to try. I love most of the fruits and vegetables listed!
Angela says
There are so many great recipes to try here! I love what is currently in season for fruits and veggies!!!
Leslie says
This is a great post. Getting produce at optimal times is sure to improve any recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Cherise Kachelmuss says
What a great list of recipes and of what fruits and veggies are in season as I am always clueless on that.
Lizzie Lau says
I love that you list your recipes based on seasonal ingredients! I get excited when certain things are in season. In our own yard I can't wait for the grapes to be ready. Last year they were the best they've ever been.
Kathy says
I love this time of year because of all the amazing fruits and veggies. All those recipes sound amazing as well. My kids are big in to fruit, so it's the perfect time to get some great fruit.