12 Easy Healthy Recipes for Spring

These easy healthy recipes are perfect for spring. They use beautiful spring fruits and veggies for delicious breakfasts, snacks, dinners and desserts.

There's nothing better than fresh spring produce. This time of year the farmer's market is filled with beautiful colors and flavors. What's in season in spring? Some of my favorites are asparagus, arugula, avocado, lemon, mango, pineapple, spinach and, of course, strawberries.

Spring produce adds freshness to these dinner main dishes and easy spring side dishes. And fresh berries and lemon are delicious in salad, muffins, and smoothies. And of course, avocado is great in everything!

Easy Recipes for Spring

If you're looking for easy spring recipes, here are a dozen recipes for spring using seasonal fruits and vegetables that fit the bill. All are gluten-free and paleo and many are keto and Whole30-friendly as well. Happy Spring!

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

There's nothing like the zesty aroma of lemon poppy seed muffins to brighten up your morning. Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest add a touch of spring to these coconut flour lemon poppy seed muffins. Plus, these muffins are a breeze to make!

Strawberry Muffins

This is what spring dreams are made of—fresh strawberries baked into tender almond flour muffins for breakfast! These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying afternoon treat.

Key Lime Pie Smoothie

I love whipping up this refreshing key lime pie smoothie—it tastes like dessert in a glass. Fresh lime juice, avocado, and coconut milk combine for a creamy, guilt-free treat. All the flavor of key lime pie without having to bake one!

Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

This super simple mustard-baked salmon is my go-to when I need a fast dinner. This easy sheet pan recipe uses seasonal favorites wild-caught salmon and asparagus—and is on the table in minutes!

Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse

My take on chocolate mousse is this healthy Mexican chocolate-inspired version that uses avocado in place of the eggs and cream. A delicious—and chocolatey--use for ripe avocado that's perfectly paired with fresh berries.

Strawberry Shortcake with Lime Coconut Cream

This healthy version of the classic dessert is made with easy almond flour drop biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped coconut cream accented with fresh lime. It's the perfect addition to a spring brunch!

Roasted Asparagus Avocado Soup

Two spring powerhouses—avocado and asparagus—come together in this decadent, creamy (and dairy-free) soup. It's perfect for a light lunch or as the start to an elegant spring dinner.

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

For a quick breakfast or pick-me-up, I blend up this strawberry coconut smoothie. It tastes just like a creamy strawberry milkshake without the dairy—it's simple and delicious, and my go-to when I want something sweet and healthy.

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Mango Salsa

It's time to break out the grill! This grilled chicken topped with a tropically inspired salsa will have you dreaming of warmer weather.

Asparagus with Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce is a classic—and this easy blender method for making the sauce is foolproof. Elegant yet effortless, it's a perfect side dish for any spring feast.

Arugula Strawberry Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

This is my go-to salad when I want the fresh flavors of spring in every bite. A super simple Meyer lemon dressing pairs perfectly with the peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and crunchy almonds. This salad is spring on a plate.

3-Ingredient Green Smoothie

With just 3 ingredients this is the easiest and tastiest green smoothie ever. I was never a fan of green drinks, but this smoothie changed my mind. The fruit flavor shines through and you can't even taste the greens!

What will you try first?

What I love best about spring is cooking with all the fruits and vegetables that come into season. Whether you make a salad, a smoothie, dinner or dessert you'll love the fresh flavors of spring.