After a particularly long, dreary winter, spring has finally sprung! If you are in the mood to freshen up and change your routine a little, why not start with some new spring recipes? These 32 recipe ideas are just what you need to get started.
Spring has officially sprung—and so has our appetite for fresh, colorful, and feel-good food!
Whether you’re craving a bright breakfast to start your day, a light lunch on the patio, a wholesome dinner with seasonal flair, or a sweet spring-inspired dessert, this roundup has you covered.
I’ve pulled together all my favorite spring recipes in one spot, organized by meal so you can easily find what you’re in the mood for. Let’s celebrate the season with delicious, colorful dishes that taste just as joyful as spring feels!
Spring Breakfast Ideas
Start your day with something light, fresh, and full of sunshine!
From fruit-studded muffins to pretty green smoothie bowls, these spring breakfasts are just the thing to wake up your taste buds and shake off winter. Perfect for lazy weekends or busy weekday mornings!
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins are super moist and made with fiber-rich oatmeal and real chunks of apple. They smell incredible as they bake, but they taste even better!
Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl
With a hint of matcha green tea, this satisfying matcha green tea smoothie bowl is both good for you and delicious!
The pretty green color practically screams “spring!”
Mini Zucchini Quiche with Sausage
These tasty mini quiches are perfect for making ahead and reheating later as a hearty on-the-go breakfast.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Smoothies are a must-have spring recipe as the weather starts to warm up. Whether you make it for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, this mango pineapple smoothie is loved by kids and adults alike.
This mango pineapple smoothie is also packed with Vitamin C to help get rid of any lingering winter colds!
Easy Acai Bowl Recipe {Rainbow Acai Bowl with Yogurt}
This rainbow acai yogurt bowl is made with yogurt, granola, colorful fruit, and honey for a tasty, nutritious breakfast, lunch, or snack that can be made in less than 5 minutes.
Spring Salad Recipes
Crisp, colorful, and anything but boring! These spring salads are loaded with seasonal ingredients like strawberries, plus delicious dressings you’ll want to drizzle on everything. These are great as a side or a light meal all on their own!
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Juicy strawberries and savory goat cheese are the perfect toppings for a bed of spinach. Add a drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette, and you have the perfect spring meal.
You can even add some grilled chicken slices if you want to get in some extra protein, too.
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Loaded with fresh fruit, chicken, and a simple dressing, this tasty salad is light and easy to make.
Rainbow Fruit Salad
For me, spring is all about color after a long, dreary winter. This rainbow fruit salad is so easy to make, and the color within makes me sooo happy. This is one of the spring recipes we tend to eat all year long.
Easy Potato Salad
This creamy potato salad is based on an old Amish recipe and it’s so delicious, you’ll only wish you found it sooner!
Spring Dinner Recipes
Say goodbye to heavy comfort food and hello to vibrant, flavor-packed dinners!
These spring meals feature seasonal produce, easy prep, and just the right amount of cozy for those breezy evenings. Think lemony grilled meat, fruity chicken, and colorful, flavorful bites.
Tasty Chicken and Rice Casserole (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Tasty Chicken and Rice Casserole that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free and tastes so amazing that your entire family will love it.
Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a perfectly seasoned lemon garlic marinade are perfect as a quick and easy meal after a busy summer day.
Plus, with an array of grilled seasonal vegetables, this is a healthy whole30 or paleo recipe.
Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Mango Salsa
This is one of the most flavorful meals you’ll have all season long! Plus, it’s incredibly healthy, too – salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3, protein, selenium, and many other vital nutrients.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This is one of my favorite spring recipes! I make this one for Easter brunch almost every single year. These scalloped potatoes are everything you need them to be…cheesy, comforting, and GOOD!
Cottage Cheese Potatoes
Speaking of potatoes, this potato recipe has a source of hidden protein: cottage cheese! This dish is just as easy to make as your typical mashed potatoes, but has so much more flavor.
Healthy Spinach Turkey Wrap
If you feel a little blah after the winter, reach for food that energizes you. One excellent option is this yummy turkey and spinach wrap. Pair this with some fresh veggies for a complete meal!
Aloha Pineapple Chicken
If you are ready to bring the spring flavor into your home, you’ve got to make this yummy chicken dish! It’s got plenty of tropical flair—everyone around the dinner table will love it.
Spring Dessert Recipes
Sweet, simple, and bursting with spring flavor—these desserts are exactly what you need to shake off those winter blues.
Whether you’re craving something fruity or chocolatey, these treats are perfect for all those lovely spring holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day, or simply because it’s Tuesday. 😉
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
This is the perfect way to use up your extra strawberries this year. Strawberry and rhubarb is a classic combination that works incredibly well together in this spring recipe.
Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Yum! These taste as good as they sound…and are completely guilt-free! This recipe has four simple ingredients and will tide you over in between meals.
Green Rice Krispies Treats With Lime Jell-O
A delightful twist on the classic Rice Krispies treats, these pretty green Rice Krispies Treats are lime-flavored!
Make these for St. Patrick’s Day or just to celebrate the explosion of spring color all around you!
Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
When the weather starts warming up, this is one of the spring recipes I always reach for! This is another recipe that has just four ingredients (can you tell I’m a fan of keeping things simple?) and comes together in minutes.
Strawberry Coffee Cake
Coffee cake has always been one of my favorite treats, but this is one of those spring recipes that take it up a notch! Sweet, tart strawberries create a filling in this cake that works so well. The entire family will rave about this one!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
I love a good strawberry cheesecake, but it can take quite a while to make. When I need a quicker fix, I reach for this cheesecake cupcake recipe! My kids always beg for this one in the spring, and I am happy to indulge them.
Heavenly Strawberries n’ Cream Cake
With fresh strawberries, a luscious homemade whipped cream, and an airy, light pound-cake texture, this cake is a family favorite. It looks and tastes so fresh — the perfect springtime dessert!
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
Looking for an easy, effective way to get your children to eat more fruit? This peanut butter fruit dip is just the thing! I love it with banana slices, but it’s also excellent with strawberries, grapes, and apples.
Rhubarb Custard Bars
If you haven’t tried rhubarb before, you are seriously missing out! It may seem odd to bake a veggie into a dessert, but once you try this you’ll be converted. This particular recipe is even gluten free, so everyone can enjoy it.
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Dare I say it? Rhubarb upside down cake beats the pineapple variation hands down. I recommend you enjoy this gluten free dessert served with a simple homemade whipped cream.
Grain-Free Apple Crisp
If you are following a grain-free lifestyle, I’ve got the perfect dessert for you. This apple crisp is not only made without any grains, but it’s vegan and sugar free too.
Everyone at your dinner table can enjoy this spring recipe, even those without food restrictions.
Cherry Chiffon Cake
This is one of the prettiest desserts I’ve ever made. With a pale pink elegant chiffon cake and a cherry swirl, you’ll get plenty of oohs and ahhs as you slice this one open. It also happens to taste incredible too.
Rhubarb Spice Cake
Okay, “spice cake” doesn’t typically scream spring. But, this fantastic spice cake is made with one of my favorite springtime veggies…you guessed it, rhubarb!
Plus, this is an award-winning recipe in my area so it’s been vetted by many home cooks.
Healthy Homemade Dole Whip
Dole whip is a household must-have! We are all obsessed with this sweet and tangy treat. All you need is a few minutes and three simple ingredients: pineapple, banana, and coconut milk. You can even add a splash of rum for the adults!
Super Moist Guilt-Free Avocado Brownies
Brownies and “guilt free” seem like an oxymoron, but in this case, they are one and the same. These healthy brownies have lots of chocolatey flavor and are very moist thanks to a surprising ingredient – avocado!
Healthy Chocolate Mousse
Here’s another one of my favorite spring recipes with chocolate. This mousse is so rich and delicious, but also completely good for you. You’ll savor every bite.
There you have it: 32 must-make spring recipes. Which one will you try first?
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