From sweet raspberries to immune boosting bell peppers, 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 MAY.
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.
Spring is now in full swing. Stores and markets are swamped with beautiful fresh produce. Vivid colors has overtaken the shelfs. Tomatoes, broccoli, raspberries, cantaloupes and yellow lemons. Everything looks so tasty, and bursting with freshness and flavors. Just beautiful!
Here’s a guide to help you find the best produce in season MAY. Need recipe ideas? Just click on the links below.
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 by Veggie Society
- Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad by Yey For Food
- Cucumber Dill Feta Salad by Spoon Full Of Flavor
- Spring Pea Pasta Salad by Simply Delicious
- Asparagus Feta Salad by Eating Bird Food
Sups & Stews:
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Leek Potato Stew
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Tomato Apple Soup
- Cabbage Soup by The Helpful GF
- Pea Asparagus Soup by Delish Knowledge
- Spring Minestrone Soup by The Garden Grazer
- Green Pea Soup by From My Bowl
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup by Tastes Batter From Scratch
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 by The Garden Grazer
- Cabbage Stir Fry by Build Your bite
- Stuffed Cabbage Rolls by Dinner At The Zoo
- Sticky Sesame Cauliflower by Eat With Clarity
- Pineapple fried Rice by Dinner At The Zoo
Side dishes:
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Broccoli Parmesan by Everyday Family Cooking
- Grilled Asparagus with Grilled Lemon by Savory With Jenifer
- Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus by For Sons 'R' Us
- Ham & Cheese Asparagus by Julia Salbum
- Roasted New Potatoes With Asparagus by Wallflower Kitchen
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower by Crunchy Creamy Sweet
- Cauliflower Bites by Flavor Quotient
Desserts:
- 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
- Lemon Cardamom Pancakes
- Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Carrot Muffins
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Sour Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
Snacks:
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
- Apple Pie Energy Bites
- Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
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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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 :)
Thinking Babushka will have to start a board just named "deliciousness" for this post. You covered so many diferente foods! Maravilloso.