13 fruits and vegetables that are in season for Spring – plus great recipes to use them!

Here at The Healthy Mummy we are all about nutrition, saving money and simplicity of cooking, as we know what it’s like to be a busy mum!

Planning meals around seasonal fruits and vegetables is a great way to save money, get maximum nutrition and even help the environment as most produce tends to be sourced locally.

Whats more, we are spoilt in the Australian with an abundance of wonderful fresh spring produce for pasta sauces, salads and sweet treats.

Whether you buy your fruit and veg from the supermarket, a local famers market or from the corner shop, buying ‘in season’ are cheaper, tastier and more nutritious.

For Spring in Australia we are so lucky to have the most amazing produce to chose from!

Check out our fave 13 fruits and vegetables that are in season right now and 13 delicious recipes to use them!

Avocado

A little taste of Thailand with the fresh and delicious Chicken, Avocado, Lime and Coriander Pasta try it using your left over chicken!

Broccoli

Try our tasty Beef, Broccoli and Pineapple Stir Fry for a quick and easy dinner that’s packed full of protein and veg!

Cauliflower

Let’s make this super low carb Cauliflower Pizza Base and top it with amazing fresh ingredients and get more veggies into yourself and the kids!

Corn

Make our Kid Friendly Corn Fritters for a great kids meal or snack for you!  Try ‘in season’ fresh corn to pump up the flavour and save money.

Sweet potato

Try this Budget-Friendly Veggie-Stuffed Mexican Sweet Potato it’s our budget friendly, super nutritious, tasty meat free option!

Tomato

Make our super simple, Oven Baked Simple Tomato and Feta Pasta it’s a healthy pasta dish using fresh amazing flavoursome seasonal tomatoes and creamy feta, the whole family will love it!

Zucchini

Here’s our amazing Zucchini and Haloumi Fritters meat free lunch or dinner that is only 320 calories per serve and full of crisp greens and high in protein.

Bananas

One of our community’s favourite recipes is Choc Chip and Banana Bread the only problem is stopping at one serve (and keeping it away from the kids!).

Blueberries

Now is the time for fresh, affordable berries of every kind!  Try our amazing Antioxidant Rich Blackberry Blast Smoothie to ramp up your energy and give you a tasty hit of antioxidants.

Lemon

Try this easy mid week dinner with our One Pan Chicken and Lemon with Roast Veggies for a hit of great fresh flavour, protein and even add more spring veggies such as zucchini, yellow squash or celery to make it even healthier!

Mango

The amazing mango slice is the perfect healthy snack or after dinner treat!  Try our No Bake Mango and Coconut Super Slice simple, fresh, delicious and only 180 calories.

Pineapple

The family will love this super easy, Healthy Hawaiian Enchiladas as it’s warm, gooey and full of protein and fibre, and go for sweet fresh pineapple as its ‘in season’.

Watermelon

The easiest and most refreshing one ingredient sorbet can be made with many of this seasons fruits but for me the best one is watermelon.  Try this amazing Watermelon Sorbet budget and time saving recipe today, YOU and the kids will love it!

Check out more recipes for these seasonal produce on The Healthy Mummy app

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